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Community Healthlink, Harrington, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Milford Regional, UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Group | News and Media | 4.21.25
Mounting costs: As rising health costs hit Hispanic communities hardest, Central Mass. leaders are addressing inequities through cultural competency
Healthcare expenditures throughout Massachusetts soared to $78.1 billion in 2023, averaging $11,153 per resident. The year’s total represented an 8.6% per-capita increase from 2022, according to a report released in March by the Center for Health Information and Analysis.
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The Abortion Pill – Know the Facts
Mifepristone. The abortion pill. It seems as if every news channel and media outlet is talking about this medication these days. And for now, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided this medication will remain accessible to Americans.
So what is all the fuss about? Let’s break it down.
How Does the Abortion Pill Work?
Mifepristone is a pill that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000 to end pregnancies at 7 weeks gestation or less when used in combination with a separate medication known as misoprostol. Mifepristone works to block the hormone receptors in the uterus that sustain a
UMass Memorial Medical Center | News and Media | 7.17.24
UMass Memorial Health Selects 18 Local Organizations to Receive Nearly $5M in Funding to Improve Health Outcomes
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Contact: Kristy Lee 617-388-5555 (cell)
kristy.lee@umassmemorial.org
Worcester, MA - UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, is proud to award nearly $5M in grants to 18 local non-profit organizations working to improve health outcomes for communities across the Worcester region.
UMass Memorial Medical Center | News and Media | 8.26.24
UMass Memorial Health Announces Fall 2024 CME Conference on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Project ECHO Learning Opportunity
UMass Memorial Health/Road To Care Mobile Clinic, in collaboration with UMass Chan Medical School, the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, the Reliant Foundation, and RIZE Massachusetts, is proud to announce a free Continued Medical Education (CME) conference on September 23, 2024 for providers to fulfill new federal training requirements and improve access to opioid use disorder treatment in the region.
UMass Memorial Medical Center | News and Media | 10.24.24
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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Care for Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration
If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.
Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home
Here are some tips for caring for yourself at home:
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, sports drinks or oral rehydration solutions. Aim for at least eight to 10 glasses of fluids per day.
- Give your body time to recover by getting plenty of rest. Avoid strenuous
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What You Need for Your Daughter's First Gynecologist Visit
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7 Steps to Healthier Joints
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Do Your Part, Know Your Heart
There's no better time than during Heart Month to get to know your heart a little better (and learn a few ways to keep it healthy)! After all, it's the only one you have. The most important step you can take to protect your heart is understanding your own individual risks for heart disease.