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Back to School: School lunches and nutrition

Experts are warning that too much sugar at school lunches can get in the way of learning.

Dr. Michael Stauff speaks about the causes of injury to school athletes.

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.

Dr. Ana Bonaldi, optometrist at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

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 all...

Children's Medical Center | Community Events

Teddy Bear Clinic

Update: Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Teddy Bear Clinic originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26th. Keep your Teddy Bears ready while we identify a new date for this fun, family event.

Child and Family Travel Clinic

8.1.25

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Information about Child Sexual Abuse

7.30.25

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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.

Key Facts About Child Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is very common.
When a child is sexually abused, it’s usually by someone they know and trust.
It’s very common for the abuser to...

Michael Curry (front), president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, delivers remarks at a rally at the State House, July 15, before a legislative hearing for the Act to Improve Health Equity.

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...

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 getting...

Ticks are more likely to bite if you walk through places that have higher grass and brush areas

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.

Hikers walk the trails at the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester

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.