UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Announce New Partnership to Expand Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Worcester, MA — UMass Memorial Health’s Craniofacial Clinic at Children’s Medical Center is proud to announce a...
The Schwartz Center Names Recipients of the 2024 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award
Three NCCY Award Recipients to be honored at the 29th Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner
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Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder caused by a gene defect. When you have SCD, your body’s tissues and organs may not get enough oxygen. Learn about living with sickle cell disease.
Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Care
While no one wants their breast cancer to return or spread after initial diagnosis and treatment, improved treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are helping patients live longer and more rewarding lives.
The Health Benefits of Pumpkin
As we head toward the cooler months, thoughts wander to leaf peeping, cozy sweaters, football and the appearance of the symbol of fall … the pumpkin.
While we have come to see the pumpkin as the undeniable mascot of autumn, there’s more to the humble gourd than jack-o-lanterns, bread, Thanksgiving...
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Exceptional Cardiac ICU Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
The UMass Memorial Health cardiac intensive care unit provides specialized care to people at risk for and recovering from the most severe heart problems. It is a 16-bed unit that cares for the largest number of cardiac patients in the region.
Conditions We Monitor and Treat in the CICU
Providers in the cardiac ICU deliver specialized care for adults with life-threatening heart conditions, including:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Life-threatening arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders)
- Myocarditis
- Unstable angina