Worcester, MA - UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, is...
Detailed information on the most common types of digestive disorders, including appendicitis, Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, constipation, crohn's disease, diarrhea, diverticular disease, gas, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastr
Detailed information on the different types of polycystic kidney disease.
We're getting a closer look at UMass Memorial Health's new North Pavilion Building. The facility, which is on the...
Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint.
Healthcare expenditures throughout Massachusetts soared to $78.1 billion in 2023, averaging $11,153 per resident. The...
EpicCare Link is UMass Memorial Health’s secure online tool that enables community providers to see information about the care their patients receive at UMass Memorial Health. It is compliant with state and federal regulations for the release of Protected Health Information (PHI). Physicians can view important information about their patients' care, including hospitalizations, specialist referrals, and real-time clinical data.
For patients who have colorectal cancer in the lower part of the colon, surgeons often remove both the rectum and the anus. If the anus is removed, the patient typically needs a permanent colostomy, which collects stool in a bag that is attached to the abdominal wall.
For some low rectal cancers, our colon and rectal surgeons at UMass Memorial Health now perform a more advanced type of surgery that eliminates the need for a permanent colostomy. Called sphincter-sparing surgery, this procedure allows for safe...