UMass Memorial Medical Center News
July 24, 2018
At UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center we recognize that not all patients have the same level of mobility due to their illness and energy level and these lily pads will ease their journey. Pediatric patients at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center received some new transportation courtesy of sophomores in the woodworking and art classes at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School.
A New Role for Tim Tarnowski as the first Chief Transformation Officer at UMass Memorial Health Care
July 23, 2018
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Health Care has tapped chief information officer (CIO) Tim Tarnowski to serve as its first chief transformation officer (CTO). Tarnowski will remain as CIO a position he has held for the past four years. The organizational change strengthens the health care system’s commitment to improving quality and value for patients, their families and the communities in Central Massachusetts.
July 23, 2018
- Families are encouraged to attend this session on teen substance abuse
- What should parents be looking for?
WHO: Dr. Margaret Chang, pediatrician, Tri River Family Health Center, and Rockdale Recovery High School along with teens attending the high school
WHAT: Hear from adolescents who are recovering from substance abuse
WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 4 to 5:30 pm.
July 11, 2018
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
June 14, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. – HIMSS Analytics announced that UMass Memorial Health Care (UMass Memorial) has achieved Stage 7 recognition – a distinction shared by a very small percentage of health care organizations. UMass Memorial is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts and has the region’s only Level I Trauma Center.
June 7, 2018
- Grant Will Make Car Seats Available to Residents in Need
- Free Car Seat Checks Held Twice per Month
May 31, 2018
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
April 23, 2018
UMass Memorial Medical Center honored many of its volunteers on April 17 in observance of National Volunteer Week during a special luncheon held at the Beechwood Hotel. Long-time volunteers were recognized for their years and hours of service.
April 17, 2018
They have done it 200 times so far. The UMass Memorial Center for Complex Aortic Disease has performed 200 minimally invasive complex aortic aneurysm repairs for a dangerous weakening of the walls of the main artery in the abdomen.
April 10, 2018
- Dr. Roula Choueiri unveils new and rapid intermediate-level screening test for earlier identification of autism
- RITA-T tool significantly reduces wait time for young children awaiting autism evaluations by specialists, who are in short supply
- RITA-T provides early diagnosis to allow earlier intervention, ultimately leading to improved long-term outcomes
February 12, 2018
WHAT:
The Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, will host a “Day of Joy” at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center to make a special delivery of Joy in Childhood Foundation custom Starlight Gowns.
February 1, 2018
Jeff Smith, MD, JD, MMM, executive vice president and chief operating officer of UMass Memorial Medical Center since 2015, was elevated to the role of interim president today. He replaces Patrick Muldoon who announced in November his plans to retire effective January 31.
December 4, 2017
Worcester – The Winter Ball, the premier fundraising gala supporting the mission of the academic health sciences center formed by UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Medical School crossed the $1,000,000 threshold for the second straight year.
November 29, 2017
WORCESTER, Mass. – HIMSS Analytics announced UMass Memorial Health Care (UMass Memorial) has achieved Stage 6 recognition. UMass Memorial is the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and has the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
July 11, 2017
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Medical Center is the proud recipient of the 2017 American Heart Association’s Get with The Guidelines - Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Gold Quality Achievement Award. It’s one of only two hospitals in Massachusetts to have earned this designation for its atrial fibrillation program.
April 26, 2017
UMass Memorial Medical Center honored many of its volunteers on April 26 in observance of National Volunteer Week during a special luncheon held at the Beechwood Hotel, Worcester. Long-time volunteers were recognized for their years and hours of service.
During this last year, 801 volunteers donated 92,000 hours, a significant savings to the Medical Center if employees were to assume volunteers’ duties.
February 22, 2017
Contact: Debora Spano
Office: 508-793-4252
Mobile: 401-258-3081
debora.spano@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Medical Center was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, an IBM company. This is the 18th year of the study which singles out 50 hospitals that achieved superior clinical, operational and financial performance in this critical area of cardiovascular care.
February 8, 2017
Contact: Debora Spano
508-334-4252
401-258-3081 (cell)
Debora.spano@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Medical Center Care has announced that Lisa Colombo, DNP, MHA, RN, has accepted the position of senior vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at UMass Memorial Medical Center, effective January 19. Colombo was previously president of UMass Memorial Medical Center – Clinton Hospital.
January 9, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2017
Tony Berry, UMass Memorial Medical Center
774-317-0422
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
Ellen Berlin, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
617-632-4090
ellen_berlin@dfci.harvard.edu
UMass Memorial Medical Center Seeks to Join Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative -
Collaborative membership reflects commitment to excellence in cancer care
