Teddy Bear Clinic For Children At UMass Memorial Health
The Teddy Bear Clinic will teach children of all ages about health and safety through interactive booths.
Back to School: School lunches and nutrition
Experts are warning that too much sugar at school lunches can get in the way of learning.
Back to School: School lunches and nutrition
Back to School: Protecting young athletes during growth spurts
Micah had a lumbar stress fracture, a crack in the bones of the lower back, often triggered by repetitive motion in young athletes. His surgeon, Dr. Michael Stauff at UMass Memorial Medical Center, says growth spurts can make young people especially vulnerable to injuries.
Back to School: Protecting young athletes during growth spurts
Does your kid need an eye exam?
One expert warns that kids who have trouble seeing may not realize because they have a vision issue, because that’s a
Information about Child Sexual Abuse
How to Support Your Child After Sexual Abuse
If your child has experienced sexual abuse, it can be overwhelming to know how to respond. Understanding what your child may be going through—and how to support them—can make a powerful difference in their recovery. The information below offers key facts, practical guidance, and recommended resources to help you navigate this difficult time with compassion, care, and clarity.
Proposed health equity legislation aims to decrease disparities across Massachusetts
A sweeping omnibus bill at the State House would target widespread health reform across the state, looking to change
How to protect your kids from ticks during 2025's active summer
This tick season in New England is shaping up to be bad, and that means kids playing outside are more at risk of gett
Local doctors warn of increase in tick bites
Local doctors warn that tick bites are causing more people to show up in emergency rooms this year throughout Massachusetts. “We are seeing more tick bites, and earlier in the season this year compared to the last few years,” said Dr. Hillary Irons, an emergency physician at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Local doctors warn of increase in tick bites
Ticks are more active and biting earlier this year. Here are the details
The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of catching a serious disease is rising. "Ticks are more active, and they're biting earlier," said Dr. Sandeep Jubbal, an infectious disease physician at UMass Memorial Health.
Ticks are more active and biting earlier this year. Here are the details