Good Fit Teen Weight and Wellness Clinic

Good Fit Teen Weight and Wellness Clinic.

 

Weight Loss Program for Teens in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our obesity treatment program is among the few in the region designed specifically for teens. It is for patients committed to achieving better health by losing excess weight. This medically supervised program gives your child support to make lifestyle changes, including adopting healthier eating habits and being more physically active. Treatment options include adolescent weight loss surgery and nonsurgical services.

Conditions Our Good Fit Teen Weight and Wellness Clinic Manages and Treats

The primary condition we treat is obesit...

Down Syndrome Program

An estimated 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome live in Massachusetts. Of those, approximately 25 percent reside in Central and Western Massachusetts.

With the growing number of patients with Down syndrome in our region, families are faced with the challenge of finding coordinated, specialized services and medical care close to home. There is no longer a need to travel far for excellent medical care for your child/adolescent. With the help of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center now offers The Down Syndrome Program, a dedicated multidisciplinary...

For CMC Physicians

At UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center, we value our relationship with referring physicians and are committed to meeting and exceeding your needs by providing timely communication and efficient service. Our goal is to remain easily accessible to referring physicians and to return your patients back to your care as quickly as possible.

Through our Physician Concierge Services, you can set up a visit with our pediatric specialists to your practice or get contact information for our more than 200 specialty pediatricians.

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NICU Family Resource Center

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Resource Center provides a friendly, comfortable space where parents and families with babies in the NICU can access current, high-quality resources in support of their health information needs.

Our Collection

  • Books and materials that focus on prematurity, parenting, breastfeeding, newborn growth and development
  • Brochures and pamphlets relevant to car seat safety, respiratory syncytial virus, infant feeding and developmental progress
  • DVDs and videos on the NICU experience, newborn care, parenting and home safety
  • Information on community resources and...

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Pediatric Neurosurgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeons work closely with pediatric specialists in neurology, surgery, orthopedics, nursing and other areas to provide comprehensive, child-friendly care. Our approach ensures the best possible treatments and outcomes for children with neurological disorders.

Pediatric Neurological Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric neurosurgery specialists have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including: 

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Working together with youth and their families, UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to improve and transform the lives of young people struggling with psychiatric conditions. Our dedicated clinicians evaluate children and adolescents to offer a variety of evidence-based interventions across many conditions, including:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism and other developmental disabilities with behavioral features
  • An...

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric Urology in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Urologic issues affect the urinary system, kidneys and genitals. Some begin in the womb, while others become apparent later in childhood. Our team of fellowship-trained surgeons at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center provides personalized and compassionate care close to home. Your child has access to a range of evidence-based services, including the latest surgical techniques and technologies.

Pediatric Urologic Conditions We Treat

Common pediatric urologic conditions we treat include:

Pediatric Palliative Care

A life-limiting illness in a family is difficult for everyone involved. When it is your child who has one, you need support and care to help you through the challenges. To meet your needs, UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center offers pediatric palliative care services. The program offers services to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

What Is a Life-limiting Illness?

A life-limiting illness is defined as an illness that can limit normal life expectancy such as:

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Pediatric Neurology

UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center specialists in pediatric neurology can evaluate and treat your child for neurology problems, which are disorders with the central nervous system.

Pediatric Neurology Conditions We Treat:

Our pediatric neurology team treats children up to 18 years old. Physicians have expertise in various neurological disorders including:

  • Seizures/epilepsy
  • Infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders of the nervous system
  • Complicated headaches and migraines
  • Stroke
  • Tic disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Brain tumors
  • Autism
  • Neurological disorders resulting from congenital...

Pediatric Nutrition

Nutritional Care for Children in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

From food allergies to digestive disorders, many factors can affect your child’s nutritional intake. At UMass Memorial Health – Children’s Medical Center, a team of pediatric registered dietitians specializes in developing tailored nutrition plans for infants, children and adolescents. We work closely with your child’s other health care providers to provide nutritional support that meets their needs.

Conditions We Treat

Our skilled team is equipped to help children with many different health challenges, including: