When you need immediate care for a life-threatening illness or injury, sometimes the fastest way to get there is by helicopter. UMass Memorial Health is the only regional program with nationally recognized air ambulance services. Life Flight connects patients in need with the expertise and advanced capabilities of UMass Memorial.
Our trauma center is for people with severe injuries requiring immediate care. At UMass Memorial Health, specially trained staff, including trauma surgeons and trauma nurse practitioners, stand ready around the clock to help you. We provide lifesaving care and advance the field through research.
We assess and treat traumatic injuries due to:
From acute illness to traumatic injuries, UMass Memorial Health is here for you. Highly skilled doctors are available 24/7 to deliver the most advanced services for acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Each year, we treat approximately 135,000 patients. This level of emergency care is not widely available in the region.
Look to UMass Memorial for state-of-the-art care and transport for any medical emergency. Our services include:
Lists Sergio Melgar, Executive Vice President and CFO for UMass Memorial Health and Connie Camelo, Director of Interp
Lists Sergio Melgar, Executive Vice President and CFO for UMass Memorial Health and Connie Camelo, Director of Interp
UMass Memorial Health rheumatologists handle your joints with care. They’re experts at diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis. First, we work to address the pain and manage the disease with noninvasive methods. If these aren’t successful, we may recommend surgery. We discuss your treatment and progress with you at every step so you feel confident in your care.
A pediatric primary care provider specializes in the basic health needs of infants, children and adolescents. Many of our providers are pediatricians — medical doctors who completed medical school and a three-year residency in pediatrics. Our team also includes highly qualified physician assistants and nurse practitioners specializing in pediatrics.