Notice to Patients with the Tufts Health Public Plan — Direct

UMass Memorial Health’s contract with Tufts Health Public Plan (THPP) – Direct will end December 31, 2024, (except for Milford Regional Medical Center).

Patients wishing to continue their care with a UMass Memorial provider will need to switch to a plan in which we participate. Please contact a UMass Memorial financial counselor to assist in changing plans by calling 508-334-9300, Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm.

THPP approved those appointments already scheduled from January 1 through March 31, 2025. Unless you have enrolled in a plan that UMass Memorial accepts, appointments booked after March 31...

Registration Confirmation Mindfulness for Managing Pain

Thank you for registering for the 4-Week Online Mindfulness For Managing Pain Program. 

** Please check your spam/junk folders if the three emails below are not in your inbox.  These emails have been sent to the email address you provided. **

  • An email with the specific details for your course (date, time, instructor)
  • An email from authorize.net with a receipt for your tuition payment (this may take an extra day to arrive)
  • We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks before the start of the class as a reminder

 

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Doula Services

What is a Doula? 

A doula is trained to help you during pregnancy, childbirth and even after your baby is born. A doula is not a doctor or a nurse, but they are experts at making you feel comfortable and cared for. Doulas also help you speak up for what you need when you're in the hospital helping you have a positive pregnancy and birth experience.

What’s the difference between a doula and midwife?

Midwives and doulas both provide care during:

  • Pregnancy (the prenatal period)
  • Birth (labor and delivery)
  • The first few weeks after birth (the early postpartum period)

The difference is that a midwife is a...