Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and stand out. When it...
Certain drugs cause sun sensitivity like rashes and an increased risk of sunburn. If you’re taking these medications, take extra precautions to protect yourself when outdoors. These drugs, known as photosensitizing drugs, increase the risk of developing a rash in response to sunlight. There are two different types of photosensitive...
We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting it can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can interfere a restful night. But sleep apnea — a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder — can also be the culprit.
One of the chief causes of non-restful sleep is...
A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly.
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these...
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UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight.
Myth: I don’t have any risk factors...
Fecal incontinence is a common, yet embarrassing, condition. It happens when the anal sphincter muscle (located at the end of the rectum and controls the release of stool) doesn’t work properly, leading to involuntary or unexpected loss of bowel control. Affecting millions of people, treatment for fecal incontinence (aka bowel...
When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes...
UMass Memorial Health is now offering care to our MassHealth patients through a new Accountable Care Partnership Plan (ACPP) with Tufts Health Plan called “Tufts Health Together with UMass Memorial Health.” Enrollment launched on April 1, 2023.
An ACPP is a group of primary care providers (PCPs) who work with a managed care organization to create a full network that includes PCPs, specialists, behavioral health providers and hospitals who work together to provide members with high-quality and cost-effective health-care services, commonly referred to as an “ACO” (Accountable Care Organization)...
We understand that just like patients, physicians have many choices and we value your partnership and loyalty to UMass Memorial Health and the patients we serve. We believe our focus on quality and coordination of care, competitive rates and low risk withhold make our managed care network an outstanding option. We take our partnership with our physicians very seriously, and support it through an array of services that bring important benefits to you.