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Massachusetts Family Pushes for Universal CMV Screening

Dr. Laura Gibson, pediatric infectious disease specialist at UMass Memorial Medical Center, discusses congenital CMV being the most common infectious cause of birth defects and the importance of universal newborn screening and early diagnosis.

Dr. David McManus, incoming chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, stands on the grounds of UMass Memorial Medical Center, with the main entrance to the hospital behind him.

The Selection of Dr. David McManus as Chancellor Charts a New Path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health

As an employee of both UMass Chan Medical School and the UMass Memorial Health, Dr. David McManus has had a front-row seat to the simmering tension between Worcester’s two largest employers.

The Doctor Is In — or Is It AI?

Massachusetts hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to support medical diagnoses, particularly in radiology, where AI tools can enhance imaging, improve accuracy, and even reduce patients’ radiation exposure. Experts say the technology shows promise in reducing diagnostic errors — still a significant issue in healthcare — but it’s not without concerns.

What Precision Care AI Looks Like at Enterprise Scale — 4 Takeaways

With an estimated 140,000 health AI companies competing for health system attention, the challenge for executives is no...

Dr. Richard Ellison of UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Mass. Health Officials: Passenger on Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight Had Measles, Prompts Health Alert

BOSTON — A traveler who passed through Boston Logan International Airport last week has measles, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said.

CANDO Request Form Thank You

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Thank you for submitting the CANDO request for services form. For any questions please call 774-442-2263.

Please be sure to fax supporting clinical notes to 774-442-2270 or email to CANDO@umassmemorial.org.

Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO) Request for Services Form

4.23.26

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Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO)
Located within Outpatient Psychiatry Services
100 Century Drive
Worcester, MA 01606
Tel: 774-442-2263 - FAX: 774-442-2270

Please fax supporting clinical notes to 774-442-2270 or email to CANDO@umassmemorial.org.

This is not an urgent clinic. If immediate care is required, please refer patient to local emergency services. CANDO offers services for children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism), who also have emotional and behavioral challenges and complex presentations.