UMass Memorial Health has joined the collective call of millions of people for racial justice and an end to systemic racism. It’s our duty as human beings, healers, caregivers and leaders to end the racial disparities and racist behaviors that impede our health care mission. We are proud of the work we’ve done together on our anti-racism journey. This report, “Facing the Need for Change and Healing,” describes work happening across our system to reach our goals — of being better at giving equitable care to all patients and becoming a more welcoming, inclusive place for our patients, their...

UMass Memorial Medical Group works synergistically with UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School to create an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, improvement, innovation, and inclusivity, as we deliver the best health care for our diverse patient population, teach the physicians of tomorrow, develop and nurture our caregivers, and promote scholarly pursuits for the betterment of our shared missions.

This statement was intentionally and thoughtfully crafted to highlight the multifaceted priorities of our Medical Group and encapsulate the spirit of our dynamic and...