In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by...
Please note: Applicants must submit their ACLP application via email by the application deadline. Students are welcome to contact the program to confirm that an internship is available prior to submitting application materials.
The Child Life Program at UMass Memorial Health - Children's Medical Center offers a full-time, 16-week (at least 600 hour) internship experience under the supervision of our certified child life specialists. Interns complete will typically complete two rotations in different clinical areas. We will also offer additional learning...
Some say your eyes are the window to your soul. But eyes can show you issues with your overall health.
An eye doctor can detect a host of health conditions during an exam just by noting changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels. As a result, the importance of annual...
The possibilities for making chocolate bark are endless. Try this variation, or swap out the ingredients for dark chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds.
Serves 6
Put a piece of waxed paper on...
UMass Memorial Medical Center works with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to adhere to the state’s Determination of Need (DoN) program. This program encourages health systems to invest in community wellness efforts when they have a planned capital building project.
DoN programs require health systems to contribute 5% of building expenses in the form of grants to local nonprofit organizations offering community health initiatives. As part of the DoN program, the Medical Center recently awarded nearly $5 million to local nonprofits. These groups offer a wide range of programs and...