Here’s How To Fix Primary Care for the Highest-Need Patients
Massachusetts health care, often praised for its excellence, is experiencing systemic strain. Our primary care...
A $250M Cost: Insurers Say Prior Authorizations Reduce Unnecessary Care. Hospital Leaders Say New Reforms Could Ease the Administrative Burden.
Prior authorizations cost UMass Memorial Health up to $250 million annually, said President and CEO Dr. Eric Dickson...
UMass Memorial’s Space-Themed Surgery Unit Helps Kids Feel at Ease
The UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children's Medical Center unveiled its renovated space-themed pediatric surgery unit...
Children's Medical Center Leadership Team
The leadership team at the Children’s Medical Center are experienced clinical leaders dedicated to advancing pediatric care through excellence, teamwork, and thoughtful leadership. In addition to caring for patients, they guide multidisciplinary teams, support education and research, and help drive continuous improvement across the organization—all with the goal of delivering exceptional care for every child we serve.
Children's Medical Center Leadership Team
- Lawrence Rhein, Chair, Department of Pediatrics
- Jeremy Aidlen, Chief, Division of Pediatric General Surgery
- Seema Adhami, Chief, Division of...
Caffeine Pouches Spark Concerns in Some Central Massachusetts Schools
There’s concern in Central Massachusetts about a product and its health impacts: pouches that are small enough to fit between the gum and lip for a quick shot of caffeine.
Caffeine Pouches Spark Concerns in Some Central Massachusetts Schools
Injury Prevention for Kids and Families
Our Child Safety Programs in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
The injury prevention programs at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center provide the education, equipment and support your family needs to stay safe. Our informative, kid-friendly programs teach children and caregivers how to identify and avoid common safety risks in the home and at play.
Our experienced injury prevention specialists work with schools, community organizations and individuals across Worcester County to reduce the impact of traumatic childhood injuries.
Child Passenger Safety
Our Child Passenger Safety...
Flu Remains at ‘Very High’ Levels in Mass., R.I., and N.H.
Massachusetts continues to suffer through one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory, despite seeing a slight dip in cases in the last couple of weeks.
Flu Remains at ‘Very High’ Levels in Mass., R.I., and N.H.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health Company, Honors 34 Physician Groups in Its 24th Annual Physician Group Honor Roll
A total of 34 physician groups in the Harvard Pilgrim commercial provider network have been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's 24th annual Physician Group Honor Roll. The Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health Company, Honors 34 Physician Groups in Its 24th Annual Physician Group Honor Roll
Flu Cases Already Surging in Mass., Ahead of Expected Post-Holiday Spike
In a typical year, a spike in influenza cases rears its ugly head coming out of the holidays. This year, health experts...
‘Everybody’s Got the Flu.’ Cases Are Spiking Quickly in Children, Doctors Say.
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.
‘Everybody’s Got the Flu.’ Cases Are Spiking Quickly in Children, Doctors Say.