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You Just Found Out You Have High Triglycerides—Here Are 6 Things Cardiologists Recommend Doing

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol gets all the attention. But there’s another blood test that speaks volumes about your heart health: triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your bloodstream. We get them from eating fat-containing foods, like butter and oils.

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Tis the Season for Holiday Family Fun Runs. Here’s How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy

In parent to parent today, whether it’s a turkey trot, or a jingle bell half, or a Santa stroll, holiday family fun runs are a really festive way to get everyone in the family outside for some physical activity.

Local Doctor Discusses Patriots LT Campbell Injury

The New England Patriots have placed rookie starting LT Will Campbell on the injured reserve. The team made the announcement on Wednesday.

2025 Physician of the Year: Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu

WBJ Names the 2025 Champions of Health Care

The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring. Take, for example, Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu from UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.

The PET/CT scanner being installed in Worcester.

Shields and UMMH Advancing Access to Innovative Healthcare

New healthcare technology will soon be available to residents in Central Massachusetts as Shields Health strengthens its...

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Experts in Central Mass. prepare for flu season with new variant on the way to U.S.

Dipping temperatures, family gatherings, the holidays. All signs flu season is just about here. With a new variant expected to hit the United States, local doctors are preparing for what could be a very busy winter.

Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

11.25.25

Read more about Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

The UMass Memorial Medical Center is a participant in the new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) which launches January 1, 2026. TEAM is the latest CMS Innovation Center initiative focused on improving quality of patient care and controlling costs through episode-based payment models.

UMass Memorial Medical Center TEAM Collaborators

UMass Memorial Medical Group
281 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Policy for Selecting TEAM Collaborators

Purpose

To establish a uniform, compliant process for identifying, vetting, and approving individuals and entities to serve as TEAM Collaborators...

Dr. Sophia Kogan speaks to Boston 25 News regarding treatments for depression.

Mass. Man Shares Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy To Help Others Battling Depression

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It’s a month meant to encourage men to prioritize both their physical and mental health. According to the CDC, the suicide rate for men is four times higher than the rate among women.

Menopause

11.17.25

Read more about Menopause

Menopause Evaluations and Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Menopause can turn your world upside down, especially when symptoms disrupt your daily life. At UMass Memorial Health, providers listen to your concerns and take them seriously. Our experienced team understands the physical and emotional changes that come with this life stage, and we work with you to find solutions.

Menopausal Conditions We Treat

We care for people experiencing a variety of issues, including:

Menopause, when you permanently stop having periods, typically happens in your early 50s.
Perimenopause, the time...

Dr. Larry Rhein, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, accepting a check from the WooSox Foundation at Polar Park

WooSox Foundation to Honor Jodie Gerulaitis of Country Bank, Julie McDonald of Juniper Outreach, Larry Rhein of UMass Memorial, and Mike Novia of the Junior WooSox

The 4th annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala will honor four community leaders, Saturday, December 6, at Polar Park.