The Only Air Ambulance Service in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

When a life-threatening illness or injury strikes, getting to the right care quickly is essential — and sometimes the fastest route is by helicopter. UMass Memorial Health offers the region’s only nationally recognized air ambulance service. UMass Memorial Life Flight, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), provides both air and ground critical care transport for patients in urgent need. As an extension of UMass Memorial’s Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, Life Flight rapidly...

Nationally Recognized Trauma Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our trauma center is for people with severe injuries requiring immediate care. At UMass Memorial Health, specially trained staff, including trauma surgeons and trauma nurse practitioners, stand ready around the clock to help you. We provide lifesaving care and advance the field through research.

Types of Traumatic Conditions We Treat

We assess and treat traumatic injuries due to: 

• Assault
• Burns
• Falls
• Gunshot wounds
• Motor vehicle accidents

Trauma Care Services We Offer 

You receive services in the most technologically advanced facility...

Urgent Care and Emergency Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Illnesses and injuries often occur without warning. Some can’t wait for an appointment with the primary care provider or specialist you usually see. UMass Memorial Health makes it easier to receive the services you need when you need them.

Selecting the right setting for your needs makes it easier to access prompt services that help you feel better quickly:

• Emergency departments handle the most severe medical issues, including life- or limb-threatening conditions. Services are available 24/7.
• Urgent care clinics are for non...

Exceptional Emergency Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

The emergency department at UMass Memorial Health provides the most advanced services in the region. UMass Memorial Medical Center is home to the area’s only Level I trauma center. This prestigious accreditation is from the American College of Surgeons. It recognizes that we have all the experts and advanced services needed to successfully treat complex and life-threatening emergencies. This level of care is not widely available in Central Massachusetts.

Our Six-Step Process for Seeking Care in the Emergency Department

When you come...

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Where Should You Go?

Not sure whether to visit urgent care or the emergency department? Choosing the right level of care can help you get treatment faster and avoid unnecessary costs. Compare urgent care and emergency care options.

Emergency Care You Can Count on in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

From acute illness to traumatic injuries, UMass Memorial Health is here for you. Highly skilled doctors are available 24/7 to deliver the most advanced services for acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Each year, we treat approximately 135,000 patients. This level of...

Expert Emergency Radiology Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health operates the region’s largest emergency department at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. We also have fully equipped emergency departments throughout Central Massachusetts. At all of these sites, our experienced radiologists provide prompt diagnostic imaging and interpretation so you can begin treatment quickly.

Our Emergency Radiology Care

People come to the emergency department for many reasons. Common conditions that require rapid imaging include:

• Broken bones (fractures)
• Complex traumatic...