7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
Learn about health conditions your eyes can reveal when your doctor looks at changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels in your eyes.
Cherry Nut Bark
The possibilities for making chocolate bark are endless. Try this variation, or swap out the ingredients for dark chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds.
Determination of Need (DoN) Funding
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...
Have a Very, Merry Mindful Holiday
Learn ways to invite mindfulness into your day during the holidays, and tips to step out of autopilot and into the present moment.
Our Diversity Statement
We are making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging essential components of the missions of UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health to advance the health and wellness of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery, and public service.
An important part of preparing tomorrow's physicians, nurses, and scientists to provide care, cure diseases and change the world is to help them learn and grow as active members of a multicultural society. We do this, in part, by strengthening the...
Ways to Reduce Health Complications from Diabetes
You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugars should be at...
31 Days of Giving
Help yourself by helping others. We provide 31 ways to give back during the holiday season to help boost mental health and enrich your life.
Spaghetti Squash Taco Boat
Could this be an alternative to Taco Tuesday? Give our taco boat a try while spaghetti squash is in season.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns
“Why didn’t anyone tell me?” is a common response from parents when they find out their newborn is infected with cytomegalovirus or CMV. CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities in the U.S., but few states screen infants for it.
What Is Cytomegalovirus?
CMV is...
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Winter months can plunge some people into a melancholy state known as seasonal affective disorder. Good news - there are ways to help.
