Learning About Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a term that describes how problems with your heart, kidneys, and metabolism are connected. When one of these systems isn't working well, it can affect the others. Looking at all three together helps...

Learning About Flushing Your Neobladder

A neobladder is a “new bladder” that your doctor has made from a part of your intestines to hold urine. It’s done when your own bladder has been removed. Mucus may collect in your new bladder, so now and then it needs to be flushed out. Here's how.

Learning About Returning to Running After a Soft Tissue Injury

After a soft tissue injury, ease back into running with your doctor or rehab team's guidance. Start with walk-run intervals, warm up, and cool down. Mild soreness that fades within 24 hours is okay, but stop and call your doctor if pain worsens or lingers.

When to Call Your Child's Healthcare Provider

For parents of a newborn, first-time parents, or any anxious mom or dad, it may be hard to tell a true health threat that needs a healthcare provider's attention from a frightening, yet simple, illness that doesn't need medical treatment. Most sniffles, sneezes, and stomachaches don't need medical attention. But how do you know when it's time to call the healthcare provider?

Job Scam Alert

In today's connected society, online scams are increasingly common. Job seekers can be a target and should be aware of possible recruitment scams.

UMass Memorial Health has recently become aware of scammers impersonating UMass Memorial recruiters and other team members to offer fraudulent interviews and jobs. Here’s what to look out for.

Known Recruiting Scams

At this time, we are aware of the following fraudulent outreach from impersonators claiming to work for UMass Memorial:

  • Email: hiring@ummhealth.org 
  • Website: careersummhealth.org
  • Phone calls from scammers posing as UMass Memorial recruiters

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