Esketamine Therapy

Esketamine for Depression in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

There’s now an alternative treatment — and new hope — for people with difficult-to-treat depression. UMass Memorial Health offers esketamine nasal spray, a breakthrough treatment for adults (18 and up). Unlike antidepressants, which take weeks to work, esketamine can help you feel better within 24 hours. You receive safe, attentive care from our experienced psychiatrists and nurses.

What Is Esketamine Nasal Spray?

Esketamine is an FDA-approved nasal spray derived from the drug ketamine, an anesthetic for pain. It works by quickly...

United Way of Central Massachusetts Supports Care of Foster Children

United Way of Central Massachusetts made a gift for the second consecutive year to support the Education Navigator Program within the Foster Children Evaluation Service (FaCES) Clinic at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

FaCES provides medical evaluations to children entering foster care in Massachusetts. The Education Navigator within the clinic works directly with child welfare staff and foster families to support the academic needs of children in foster care.

“We are grateful to United Way of Central Massachusetts for their ongoing support of FaCES and the Education Navigator position,” said...

Addressing a Critical Need in South County, UMass Memorial Opens New Primary Care Facility in Charlton

Addressing what is a critical need in Southern Worcester County, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital recently opened a primary care facility in Charlton. The facility, located on Trolley Square Road, offers twenty-one exam rooms, clinical workspace and new offices for four primary care doctors.
Addressing a Critical Need in South County, UMass Memorial Opens New Primary Care Facility in Charlton