Flu activity in Massachusetts has officially reached high levels, and doctors at pediatric emergency departments are seeing a sharp increase in children coming in sick with influenza.

In parent to parent today, whether it’s a turkey trot, or a jingle bell half, or a Santa stroll, holiday family fun runs are a really festive way to get everyone in the family outside for some physical activity.

Dipping temperatures, family gatherings, the holidays. All signs flu season is just about here. With a new variant expected to hit the United States, local doctors are preparing for what could be a very busy winter.

The 4th annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala will honor four community leaders, Saturday, December 6, at Polar Park.

A magical Wednesday for pediatric patients in Worcester. One of Disney's most beloved characters Mickey made a surprise visit to patients receiving care at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.

Taylor Swift fans of all ages celebrated her new album release Friday, including some of her tiniest fans. Babies at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stole the show, dressing up to mark the release of Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl."

Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.

Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.

It was in the quiet of the NICU, listening to the whir and beep of the machines that kept one of their twin boys alive and watching his small form struggle, where Megan and Bryan McDavitt found a community of support.