When to Seek Help for Kidney Pain
Understanding whether your back pain is due to a strenuous workout, too much heavy lifting or a sign that your kidneys may need attention is important. Learn about kidney pain.
UMass Memorial Health Makes $5M Gift to Support Five New Endowed Chairs
The UMass Memorial gift, in partnership with University of Massachusetts Foundation, establishes new endowed chairs...
Life Flight Air Ambulance
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...
Trauma Care
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 vs. Emergency Department
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...
What to Expect in the Emergency Department
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...