Children's Medical Center
The Relentless Pursuit of Healing Kids
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Appointments: 855-UMASS-MD
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Expert Pediatric Care
Flu Cases Are Surging
Flu cases are up 94% this year versus same time last year. Learn about prevention and get answers to commonly asked questions.
Emergency Care for Kids
Our Pediatric ER offers expert, compassionate care tailored to kids’ physical and mental needs — ensuring comfort, safety and specialized support in emergencies.
2025, A Year of Impact
In 2025, we experienced challenges and extraordinary successes. We’re proud to share our first year-end report, with stories of innovation, expanded access to care and caregivers using technology to transform the patient experience.
Caregivers and Their Children Give Back
The Aiello family makes giving back to the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center a Family Affair.
Comprehensive Care For Every Child
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Primary Care
Special Services
Our Outstanding Care
Recent News
Here’s How To Fix Primary Care for the Highest-Need Patients
Massachusetts health care, often praised for its excellence, is experiencing systemic strain. Our primary care infrastructure is falling woefully short, with many people unable to access a provider.
A $250M Cost: Insurers Say Prior Authorizations Reduce Unnecessary Care. Hospital Leaders Say New Reforms Could Ease the Administrative Burden.
Prior authorizations cost UMass Memorial Health up to $250 million annually, said President and CEO Dr. Eric Dickson. That might be an underestimate, he said.
UMass Memorial’s Space-Themed Surgery Unit Helps Kids Feel at Ease
The UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children's Medical Center unveiled its renovated space-themed pediatric surgery unit, made possible by the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Join Us at The 36th Annual Rodman Ride For Kids
Funds raised through the ride support critical pediatric programs and services that make a real difference for children and families. Be part of the movement, register as a cyclist or join virtually and help move pediatric care forward.
Ways to Participate
Virtual Participation
Choose your own adventure – such as walking, running, golfing, holding a yard sale, staying off electronics for a day, or something even more creative – anytime between now and the end of summer.
In-Person Rides
May 16, 2026, Foxborough, MA, 8 am – 3 pm
- Adults: Choose a 25 or 50-mile route.
- Kids ages 4-12: A ride for younger kids.
- Tiny Obstacle Ride: A small obstacle course designed for kids with or without training wheels.
- Mini Ride: A two-mile loop for confident riders without training wheels.
Be part of the movement, register as a cyclist or join virtually and help move pediatric care forward.
The Office of Philanthropy will provide the fundraising tools and coaching to help you reach your goals! We ask that virtual participants do their best to reach $500 or more and adult in-person riders try for $1,500 or more to help pediatric patients. Junior riders can try for $100 or connect with the Office of Philanthropy about being sponsored.
