Down Syndrome Program
An estimated 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome live in Massachusetts. Of those, approximately 25 percent reside in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Buying Guidelines for Safe and Fun Toys
Who'd have thought a cute plush puppy could cause choking? Or that dinosaur claw gloves could poke an eye? You know the little boy in your life would love the toy sword but think twice. It could cause a blunt force injury when he swings it at someone.
What Do Blood Sugar and Baseball Have in Common?
The American Diabetes Association uses this analogy - In some ways, the A1C test is like a baseball player's season batting average, it tells you about a person's overal
The Season of Thanks - Get Your Gift
"Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you.
Help! I Can't Find My Keys.
How's your memory? Concerned that you may be more forgetful? Have you experienced a "senior moment?" There are several things you can do to invigorate your mind's inner workings and, in turn, experience life in the way you want. How do you keep your brain healthy?
Get to Know Your Health Care Team
Attending Physicians: physician in charge of your care. Your physician or the physician covering for he/she will check in on you periodically during your hospital stay.
Residents: physicians in training who work under the direction of your physician. They round each day early in the morning (before 6:30 am) to change dressings, review lab results and plan your treatments for the day. They will also check in on you later in the day.
Thank You For Your Interest in Our Transplant Program
One of our team members will contact you within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
We are also available via telephone at 508-334-2023 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm).
Go back to our Transplant Program page.
The Pain Brought on by Opioids
Massachusetts is facing a growing epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
Serious Reportable Health Care Events
Increased oversight by the government ensures that health care organizations follow many national, state and local laws. At the Medical Center, our Quality and Regulatory team has the knowledge and tools to help keep our hospital current with these requirements. We work directly with caregivers and other hospital staff to correct and prevent patient care and safety issues, as well as improve our patients’ experience with us.
Care Initiatives
At UMass Memorial, we are continuously examining our performance and monitoring how well we're doing compared to the highest standards of the health care industry. We are always striving to provide the very best patient experience and improving health care. This means that we take note of where we are, and how to be even better. For example, some of our current projects include,