Child Passenger Safety

The UMass Memorial Medical Center - Child Passenger Safety Program educates parents and caregivers on the proper use of a car seat as well as the use of seatbelts and avoidance of driving distractions.
Board of Trustees and Administration
Board of Trustees
- Michael E. Ames, PhD
- Charles Cavagnaro, III, MD, FACP, President
- Eric Dickson, MD
- Kimberly Ebb, MD
- Tammy Lee Gravel, EdD, MS, RN
- Christopher Hendry
- Michael Mahan, Chairperson
- Luis Maseda
- Beth Mazyck, MD
- Tayyaba Salman, MD
- Joseph Tennyson, MD
- Joahd Toure, MD
- Matthew R.
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Children’s Digestive Disease Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
Our specialists treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas and liver. We also provide evidence-based therapies for children’s feeding and nutritional disorders.
At UMass Memorial Health – Children’s Medical Center, your child’s team includes expert pediatric gastroenterologists with the highest level of training. We provide the latest tests and treatments designed for the needs of children’s growing bodies.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) evaluates infants, toddlers, and children 7 months to 5 years of age with a variety of developmental and behavioral concerns:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Communication delays
- Developmental delays
- Speech and language delays
- Social difficulties
- Growth and nutrition problems
We see patients at the University Campus in Worcester. Referral and intake forms are available below. You can complete them as indicated and mail them to:
Pediatric Dermatology
If your child has a skin disorder, the pediatric dermatologists at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center can help. Whether your child has a common skin condition (such as acne or warts) or one that is unusual or rare, you can be assured we’ll provide you with the best care.
Need a second-opinion? Our team often works with pediatricians, family practitioners and other dermatologists on diagnosing and treating skin problems.
Pediatric Dermatology Services
We provide the following services:
Craniofacial Clinic
Craniofacial Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
Learning that your child has a craniofacial difference, like cleft lip or cleft palate, can be overwhelming. At UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, we bring together all the specialists your child may need. Our Craniofacial Clinic is home to national experts in craniofacial care.
Child Protection Program
The Child Protection Program (CPP) at the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester, MA, has the most comprehensive program to address the issues of child abuse, neglect and placement in substitute care in Central Massachusetts.
Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Care
Personalized Care for Childhood Cancers and Blood Disorders in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
As the region’s only comprehensive pediatric cancer and blood disorders program, we’re equipped to offer the same excellent level of care you would find at the largest hospitals in the nation. Our smaller size means your child receives individualized attention. Your family gets to know and trust our doctors, nurses, social workers and child life specialists.