Linda's Znoodle Salad
A kid-friendly, gluten-free alternative to pasta, znoodle salad is worth the try.
How is Colon Cancer Treated?
You’ve had your colon cancer screening. Your results just came. The news isn’t what you had hoped. You’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Now the question is how is colon cancer treated?
According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the overall five-year survival rate for people is 64%...
Guidelines for potential UMass Memorial Medical Center precepted experiences
We offer this checklist as a as a printable handout.
Preceptor
- School must have an Affiliation Agreement with UMass Memorial Health. Check with the OSA to see if there is one in place.
- Preceptor will agree to precept and notify student.
- Preceptor will need to obtain appropriate computer/medical record access for student. Undergraduate nursing student access will be obtained by the OSA.
- Shadowing is not allowed unless individuals are enrolled within the volunteer and clinical shadowing program and have completed all necessary requirements prior to observation time OR is a current UMass Memorial...
The Importance of Good Home Office Lighting
With home offices now permanent fixtures, it’s important that your setup at home isn’t creating issues with your health. Good home office lighting can ease eye strain and fatigue, as well as aches and pains.
Maybe you’re fully remote or have a hybrid work schedule. Maybe you’re working at your...
Hearty Irish Beef Stew
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence.
Irish Beef Stew Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds of top round beef cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 c. of low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks...
What You Need to Know About Skin Tags
If you've ever run your hand over your neck or chest and encountered a wobbly bit of skin, you've probably found a skin tag. Skin tags are benign (not harmful) outgrowths of the skin, blood vessels and sometimes fibrous tissue that can appear anywhere on the body. Though they usually...
Advance Care Planning FAQ
Advance directives, including Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, help ensure your healthcare wishes are honored during emergencies when you may not be able to communicate. They provide clarity and guidance, helping reduce stress for loved ones during difficult times. Taking time to plan ahead can ease uncertainty and help ensure care reflects what matters most to you.
Home Workstation Ergonomics 101
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people who primarily work from home tripled, from about 9 million to 27.6 million, between 2019 and 2021. Many of us cobbled together a home workstation with little consideration for our health and are paying the price with stiffness, aches and...
Health Care Proxy
How to Choose a Health Care Proxy
What type of health care would you want if you became too sick to let your providers know? With advance care planning, you can stay in control and make sure your wishes are known and valued.
The Health Care Proxy is a simple document, legally valid in Massachusetts, that allows you to name someone (an "agent") to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make or communicate those decisions.
Health Care Proxy Documents
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Please print and fill out all fields in the proxy form...
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