| UMass Memorial Health

Multidisciplinary Care Gives International Patient Her Life Back—and a Potential Pathway for Future Patients

8.15.25

Read more about Multidisciplinary Care Gives International Patient Her Life Back—and a Potential Pathway for Future Patients

In March 2019, Emily Foster’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer.

Emily—who is a Global Brand Ambassador for her family’s company, Goslings Rum—was born and raised in Bermuda but splits her time between Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and Canada. She first underwent chemotherapy and surgery in the UK and then a smaller procedure in Canada. Emily’s health seemed to be under control for the time being.

Then the world shut down when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

“I started to experience intense gastrointestinal pain,” says Emily, “but it was difficult...

Michelle Carpentier, Finalist for the 2025 CARE Award

The 3rd Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award

Cancer Nursing Today is honored to introduce the four finalists for the Third Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award and...

9.26.26 | 10 am | Children's Medical Center | Community Events

Teddy Bear Clinic

Join us for this free community event where children of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about health and safety through fun and interactive booths.

Can Mass. turn the health care crisis around?

The Bay State is already struggling with a primary care provider crisis, and the head of the largest not-for-profit...

132 patient safety experts to know | 2025

The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied.

Marlborough Hospital To Double ER With $46M Expansion: Report

Marlborough Hospital broke ground on an expansion project that will add 10 new beds to its existing 13 in its emergency department, according to WBJ. The construction will also add seven thousand square feet to the department.

A rendering of Marlborough's Hospital's expanded emergency department

Marlborough Hospital to Double Emergency Department Size Amid $46M Expansion

Marlborough Hospital has broken ground on an expansion project to double the size of its emergency department as the hospital works to meet the mounting needs of the community.

Sergio Melgar, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

3 CFOs share workforce investments that paid off

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, industry leaders are locating the proper workforce investments to help deliver strong returns. These strategies, from developing targeted roles to expanding employee support services, help organizations drive revenue, retention and patient satisfaction.

The underappreciated metrics CEOs now consider crucial

As hospital and health system CEOs evolve alongside their organizations, so do their strategic priorities. From workforce engagement to social determinants of health, long-serving leaders are focusing more on the performance signals that matter most today.

Woman on mobile phone is pushing her hair back off her forehead and looking dismayed.

Doctors Share the Surprising Health Conditions You Might Not Know You Have

Some illnesses announce themselves immediately, like that first sneeze before flu symptoms really crash into you, while others can sneak up on you, like when you wake up in the morning with a raging sore throat after feeling just fine the day before. But these sneaky bouts of sickness aren't confined to the occasional virus or infection.

Subscribe to Subscribe to