UMass Memorial Medical Center nurse sharing inspirational message on National Nurses Week
A nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center is sharing their story on National Nurses Week and encouraging others to fin
Systemic failures: An increasing number of Mass. pregnancies are resulting in severe complications, as the greatest impact falls on the Black community
Massachusetts is facing a mounting maternal morbidity crisis, the likes of which aren’t slowing down.
UMass Memorial Medical Center honors Donate Life Month with flag raising
At the end of Donate Life Month, UMass Memorial Health is honoring donors and their families for sharing the gift of
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches PediBert, a new program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
Details PediBERT, the pediatric behavioral emergency response team at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center.
Lactation Services
UMass Memorial Medical Center’s lactation service is here to help you establish and maintain a comfortable breastfeeding routine. Breastfeeding is a natural process but takes practice, and we’re here to help you meet your personal goals.
Worcester Breastfeeding Resources
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UMass Memorial Medical Center's Breastfeeding/Lactation Support
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Cherise Hamblin: A voice for Black maternal health equity
Interview with Cherise Hamblin, medical director of the new doula program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, on Black
Preparing for Pediatric MRI
What is an MRI?
- An MRI is a large camera that uses a magnet to take high resolution images of soft tissues as well as the head and spinal regions.
- An MRI uses magnets (not radiation) to take the images. You and your child will be screened for any metal inside the body or objects that can interfere with imaging. You and your child will also be asked to remove any jewelry or other items that contain metal before entering the MRI suite.
- The MRI machine is an open tunnel with a bed attached that moves in and out of the tunnel.