UMass Memorial Medical Center News
May 2, 2023
As of May 5, Tamara Lundi is transitioning out of her role as President of Community Healthlink (CHL), which is the mental health and addiction recovery agency affiliated with UMass Memorial Health. Gordon Benson, Vice President for Adult Outpatient Services at CHL, will serve as Interim President while we conduct a search for a permanent person for this important system role.
April 13, 2023
One of 19 children’s hospitals nationally selected for grant to the Healing Power of Play
Grant will extend reach of Child Life, create new Superheroes and support Slime Day
March 8, 2023
The commission will provide ongoing oversight and guidance in all matters regarding 988 service in the commonwealth.
[Worcester, MA, March 7, 2023] The Massachusetts Executive Office for Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has appointed UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink President Tamara Lundi to the commonwealth’s 988 Commission.
The commission will provide ongoing strategic oversight and guidance in all matters regarding 988 service in the commonwealth.
March 2, 2023
Decision represents a new leadership era, strengthened by diverse perspectives and merit
February 28, 2023
Almost 119,000 COVID-19 tests performed at Stop the Spread site in Worcester
January 17, 2023
- More than $2.5 million available for mental health services, food insecurity and housing
- Funding to range from $15,000 to $150,000
November 22, 2022
Worcester, Mass – UMass Memorial Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, has been recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program for its Clinician Experience Office (CXO). Awarded at the Bronze level, UMass Memorial Health is among the 28 organizations across the nation that have been recognized this year for prioritizing and investing in physician well-being.
October 28, 2022
Worcester, Mass – UMass Memorial Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, has been recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program for its Clinician Experience Office (CXO). Awarded at the Bronze level, UMass Memorial Health is among the 28 organizations across the nation that have been recognized this year for prioritizing and investing in physician well-being.
September 26, 2022
Worcester, Mass – UMass Memorial Medical Center has a new mobile vehicle on the road to support addiction services in the Worcester homeless community. Made possible through the kindness of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his family, the Kraft Community Care in Reach® mobile unit is equipped and staffed to bring substance use disorder (SUD) and other health care services to those who need them, where they need them.
September 7, 2022
Worcester, Mass – UMass Memorial Medical Center has a new mobile vehicle on the road to support addiction services in the Worcester homeless community. Made possible through the kindness of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his family, the Kraft Community Care in Reach® mobile unit is equipped and staffed to bring substance use disorder (SUD) and other health care services to those who need them, where they need them.
August 31, 2022
The "National Recovery Month" event will feature family-friendly activities, education on addiction recovery,
and tips on improving mental health.
May 24, 2022
As the pandemic wreaks havoc with adolescent mental health, the CHL C.A.R.E.S. Club helps students with school attendance, their studies, and their relationships.
May 24, 2022
In the new model, a CHL crisis clinical team will respond to certain emergency calls alongside police.
Worcester, MA (May 16, 2022) – UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) has been selected by the City of Worcester Health and Human Services Division to be its partner for its new “Mental Health Community Crisis Response Model.” In the new model, a CHL crisis team will be dispatched alongside police to certain emergency calls.
February 24, 2022
The petition helps to address hospital bed capacity challenges in central Massachusetts
February 16, 2022
WORCESTER, MA – February 16, 2022 – UMass Memorial Medical Center President Michael L. Gustafson, MD, MBA, was voted onto the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) at the annual meeting in January. MHA serves as the leading voice for the commonwealth’s hospitals and health systems.
November 19, 2021
October 20, 2021
Proceeds will establish the Worcester Health Equity Fund
October 15, 2021
UMass Memorial Health (“UMass Memorial”) is committed to protecting the security and privacy of our patients’ and health plan participants’ information. Regrettably, this notice explains an incident that may have involved some of that information.
October 14, 2021
Advances to certified level 8 in both the acute and ambulatory care settings