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Providing Community Benefits and the Anchor Mission of Hospitals with Doug Brown of UMass Memorial Health
There are many creative ways that hospitals and care providers support their communities beyond offering great medical care. In 2017 UMass Memorial Health chose to reimagine itself as an “anchor” hospital, taking on much more responsibility for the welfare of the communities it serves.
Grafton Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-A-Wish
Kyle Osterman is a 9-year-old boy from North Grafton and Sutton who is on year two of his three-year-long treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Make-A-Wish says. Kyle has always wanted his own treehouse and his care team at UMass Memorial Health referred Kyle to Make-A-Wish
Estrogen’s Impact on Women’s Mental Health, According to a Doctor
Estrogen becomes low naturally at various points during a woman’s life.
Study suggests up to 320 hospitalized for heat in Worcester every year
Solutions require a clear understanding of the scope of heat-related illness in Worcester, and that means there must be reliable data.
Here's what you need to know to stay healthy as wildfire smoke descends on Worcester
Dr. Shahzad Khan, a pulmonologist at UMass Memorial Health, said people need to connect air quality with their health and any symptoms they might be feeling.
Fitchburg Airport Aero Fair taking off June 18
UMass Memorial Life Flight will have two of their medical evaluation helicopters available to inspect and the Fitchburg Fire Department will have their special “smoke house” and a firefighter for kids to experience a non-toxic smoke-filled room as well as snacks and beverages available for a
Anchor Collaborative stresses importance of keeping employment, revenue local
That mission was also at the forefront of a conference held Wednesday at Great Wolf Lodge, which brought together regional stakeholders. NCMAC is currently funded by UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital and Executive Director Chelsey Patriss said their goals and aspirations for th
Worcester man finishes Mt. Washington climb raising money for Community HealthLink
A Worcester man is getting some much-needed rest following a charitable climb to raise money for teens fighting addiction. Andy Petit climbed Mount Washington this week to raise money for Community HealthLink’s Motivating Youth Recovery, where he works.
FEMA awards over $20 million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $20 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. for the cost of steps taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Worcester Railers recognize nurses for National Nurses Month
The Worcester Railers Hockey Club in partnership with Fletcher Tilton recognized more than 500 nurses from UMass Memorial Health on Tues., May 23rd in celebration of National Nurses Month.
Community Healthlink appoints leaders of Worcester crisis co-response team
Community Healthlink has appointed two leaders for its new crisis co-response team that will dispatch teams alongside police to mental health-related emergency calls.