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‘Avenue of Hope’: New Treatment Being Tested in Worcester Shows Promise for Postpartum Depression
For some women, postpartum depression can cast a long shadow over what they thought would be the happiest time of their life. “I should be happy, why am I not happy?”, said Shalea Niles of Dorchester as she described how she felt after the birth of her third child. “It...
Mass. Health Officials: Passenger on Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight Had Measles, Prompts Health Alert
Here’s How To Fix Primary Care for the Highest-Need Patients
Massachusetts health care, often praised for its excellence, is experiencing systemic strain. Our primary care infrastructure is falling woefully short, with many people unable to access a provider.
How to protect your kids from ticks during 2025's active summer
This tick season in New England is shaping up to be bad, and that means kids playing outside are more at risk of getting bitten. Two Massachusetts doctors share the simple things to do if you find a tick on your kid.
Ticks are more active and biting earlier this year. Here are the details
'Take precautions:' Local emergency rooms prepared for Fourth of July bump
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is preparing for an increase in the number of patients as the Fourth of July weekend often drives more people into the ER.
With extreme heat warning in effect, experts urge safety for outdoor workers
An extreme heat warning is in effect through Tuesday evening as temperatures soar across New England. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures above 100 degrees on Tuesday, but the humidity will make it feel more like 110 degrees in many parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode...
Staying cool during stretch of extreme heat
Extreme heat in Massachusetts means a trip to the spray park for a lot of Worcester families. A local emergency medicine doctor who spoke with Spectrum News 1 said it's important to stay cool if you plan to spend time outside because the high temperatures can get dangerous if you're not careful.
'Everyone should get checked:' UMass Memorial Health oncology nurses share their personal tie to cancer
37 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes That’ll Help You Tune In
A $250M gap in the safety net: Central Mass. hospitals fight for their financial lives as state's Health Safety Net reaches historic deficit
When an under or uninsured Massachusetts resident requires certain medical treatments, such as many in radiology, psychiatry, or rehabilitation, the cost of their care often falls to the state’s Health Safety Net. The fund serves to reimburse community health centers and acute care hospitals for...
Using AI to support nurses managing ED triage
There's going to be more and more pressure on emergency rooms moving forward, especially as other aspects of our healthcare systems are failing. So, throughput and accuracy are going to be very important through our emergency rooms. And a tool like this will be very beneficial.
Ken Shanahan | MSN, RN, senior director of emergency medicine and behavioral health at UMass Memorial Medical Center
Inside Hospitals' Digital Command Centers
We're collaborating more effectively by being in the same space, and that's allowing us to reduce some of the silos.
Eric Alper, MD | Vice President, Chief Quality and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer
51 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs | 2024
Becker’s is excited to spotlight 51 hospitals and health systems recognized for their outstanding diabetes and endocrinology programs. These organizations deliver comprehensive care to support patients with endocrine system disorders, offering advanced diagnostics, personalized education, innovative...
