Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder caused by a gene defect. When you have SCD, your body’s tissues and organs may not get enough oxygen. Learn about living with sickle cell disease.
Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Care
While no one wants their breast cancer to return or spread after initial diagnosis and treatment, improved treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are helping patients live longer and more rewarding lives.
UMass Memorial Health, SMOC celebrate success of new respite program
Tuesday, UMass Memorial Health and nonprofit SMOC, or South Middlesex Opportunity Council, highlighting the impact their...
The Health Benefits of Pumpkin
As we head toward the cooler months, thoughts wander to leaf peeping, cozy sweaters, football and the appearance of the symbol of fall … the pumpkin.
While we have come to see the pumpkin as the undeniable mascot of autumn, there’s more to the humble gourd than jack-o-lanterns, bread, Thanksgiving...
Community rallies for 26th annual UMass Cancer Walk presented by Harr Toyota
More than 2,000 participants descended on Polar Park in Worcester for the 26th annual UMass Cancer Walk presented by...
'Sickest of the sick': Life Flight 3 for critical care transport
UMass Memorial Health’s new ambulance dubbed “Life Flight 3” is essentially an intensive care unit on wheels.
Breast Cancer Deaths Fall
Dr. A. Gwen Caffrey, an oncologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital speaks on the...
Here’s what to know about rising rates of breast cancer in young women
Dr. A. Gwen Caffrey, an oncologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, contributes to...
Milford Regional and UMass Memorial Health Formalize Their Corporate Affiliation
Effective October 1, affiliation strengthens Milford Regional’s community-focused mission
Worcester, Mass. (October 1...