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UMass Memorial Requesting Proposals from Local Non-profits for Community Health Services
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
UMass Memorial Health Recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program
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.
UMass Memorial Health Recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program
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.
UMass Memorial Health Rolls Out the Kraft Community Care in Reach Mobile Unit, Donated by the Robert K. Kraft Family, to Enhance Lifesaving Addiction and Medical Services
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.
UMass Memorial Health Rolls Out the Kraft Community Care in Reach Mobile Unit, Donated by the Robert K. Kraft Family, to Enhance Lifesaving Addiction and Medical Services
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.
Community Healthlink to Host Block Party Highlighting Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
August 31, 2022
The "National Recovery Month" event will feature family-friendly activities, education on addiction recovery,
and tips on improving mental health.
Reproductive Health Commitment
June 27, 2022
To: All UMass Memorial Health Caregivers
From: Eric Dickson, MD, President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Date: June 27, 2022
Re: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Reproductive Health
Many of us are still in shock about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade on Friday of last week. We want to take this moment to repeat and reaffirm UMass Memorial Health’s commitment to reproductive health for all people regardless of their circumstances.
Community Healthlink Expands School-based Program to Help At-Risk Students at Worcester East Middle School
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.
Community Healthlink Chosen by City of Worcester for New Crisis Response Model
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.
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Enter Formal Discussions to Explore Potential Affiliation
May 3, 2022
Community Healthlink Receives Highest Level of Accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
February 28, 2022
The three-year designation is the longest accreditation offered by CARF
[Worcester, MA, February 28, 2022] – UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The three-year accreditation is the longest offered by CARF and signifies that CHL meets CARF standards for services and business practices.
This is CHL’s second consecutive three-year accreditation.
UMass Memorial Health Filing Zoning Petition to Expand Hospital Beds in Worcester
February 24, 2022
The petition helps to address hospital bed capacity challenges in central Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Executive and Sherborn Resident Doug Brown Elected as a Member of Prestigious American Antiquarian Society
November 19, 2021
UMass Memorial Plans $1 Million Donation to the City of Worcester
October 20, 2021
Proceeds will establish the Worcester Health Equity Fund
Notice to Our Patients of a Privacy Incident
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.
Mass Advantage Taps Mary Hsieh as CEO
September 16, 2021
Hsieh has vast expertise and experience with Medicare and Medicaid products
Worcester, Mass – Mass Advantage, the new Medicare Advantage health plan, has appointed Mary Hsieh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role Hsieh will launch and oversee all business strategies and operations.
Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment
September 15, 2021
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients.
Introducing Mass Advantage
September 8, 2021
The insurer is gearing up for its first-ever open enrollment period
UMass Memorial Health Donates $74K to Fund United Way Program
July 26, 2021
-The Shubi Kaur Summer Strong Fund is the health care system’s signature United Way program-