A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly.
We offer this checklist as a as a printable handout.
Please note: Applicants must submit their ACLP application via email by the application deadline. Students are welcome to contact the program to confirm that an internship is available prior to submitting application materials.
UMass Memorial Medical Center works with and reports to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). The Determination of Need/Community Health Initiative (DoN/CHI) law and regulation governs Health Care Facilities as that term is defined in M.G.L. c 111, § 25B. Under Massachusetts law M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 25C and 51, proposals for a Substantial Capital Expenditure, Substantial Change in Services and Original Licensure as well as many Transfers of Ownership and Changes in Site for Health Care Facilities must be reviewed and approved under the DoN Regulatory scheme.
The Injury Prevention Department at UMass Memorial Medical Center is offering free STOP THE BLEED courses for people interested in learning this lifesaving skill.
With 3 quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. The number 1 cause of preventable death after an injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED. The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED campaign has trained over 1 million people including students, teachers, and community groups.