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Worcester Names Dr. Jennifer Bradford As New City Medical Director
A physician whose work has focused on addiction medicine, homelessness and expanding access to care is Worcester’s next medical director, city officials announced Friday.
Discussing Hantavirus Concerns
While we’re not far removed from a pandemic that deeply impacted life in Massachusetts, UMass Memorial Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sandeep Jubbal said this virus does not spread like COVID-19.
Kudos for Milford Regional...
For the 16th consecutive time, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center received a grade “A” from the Leapfrog Group. The Spring 2026 top mark recognizes Milford Regional’s accomplishment in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.
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5.19.26 |
Forbes |
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America’s Best Employers for New Grads
For recent graduates hunting for jobs, there is no ignoring the AI elephant in the interview room. Is AI replacing the entry-level positions that young job candidates have historically filled? Or will AI tools help early-career employees level-up their productivity?
5.12.26 |
Franklin Observer + Medway Monitor |
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Kudos for Milford Regional...
For the 16th consecutive time, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center received a grade “A” from the Leapfrog Group. The Spring 2026 top mark recognizes Milford Regional’s accomplishment in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.
Milford Regional caregivers’ careful diligence in prioritizing patient safety is emphasized with this important recognition. As we continually assess improvements to ensure a continued culture of safety at Milford Regional, a grade ‘A” is not something we take lightly.
Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH | Chief Medical Officer, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center
2.26.26 |
Becker's Hospital Review |
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252 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know | 2026
Becker’s Healthcare is proud to recognize exceptional chief medical officers serving hospitals and health systems nationwide. These physician executives are instrumental in elevating patient safety, upholding rigorous quality standards, strengthening collaboration between executive leadership and medical staff, and guiding risk management efforts.
2.25.26 |
Worcester Guardian |
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Human Interest,
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Patient Care
UMass Named Among Nation's Best Hospitals in Annual Newsweek List
UMass Memorial Medical Center has been named one of the top hospitals in the country, ranking 61st nationwide in the newly released World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list from Newsweek and data firm Statista.
1.6.26 |
PR Newswire |
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health Company, Honors 34 Physician Groups in Its 24th Annual Physician Group Honor Roll
A total of 34 physician groups in the Harvard Pilgrim commercial provider network have been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's 24th annual Physician Group Honor Roll. The Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients.
12.10.25 |
Worcester Business Journal |
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Human Interest,
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Patient Care
UMass Memorial Medical Center Named #1 Maternity Hospital in Central Mass.
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is the best hospital for maternity care in Central Massachusetts, according to U.S. News & World Report.
12.9.25 |
U.S. News |
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Human Interest,
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2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by State
U.S. News provides info on hospitals to aid parents-to-be in their search to find the best hospitals for an uncomplicated pregnancy because there are many factors to consider when choosing where to have a baby. There is a high performing hospital for Maternity in nearly every state.
12.1.25 |
Worcester Business Journal |
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Human Interest,
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WBJ Names the 2025 Champions of Health Care
The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring. Take, for example, Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu from UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.
9.9.25 |
Becker's Hospital Review |
Awards/Recognition
95 academic medical center CEOs to know | 2025
Justin Precourt, RN, DNP, President at UMass Memorial Medical Center, named among academic medical center CEOs at the helm of some of the most complex and influential organizations in health care.
8.27.25 |
The Patriot Ledger |
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2 Massachusetts hospitals named in top 10 in U.S. Here's where
Two Boston hospitals tied for the ranking of best hospital in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report this year.
8.25.25 |
Worcester Business Journal |
Awards/Recognition,
In the Media
40 Under Forty 2025: Kait Urlaub
During a turbulent labor market, Kait Urlaub's leadership proved essential to workforce stabilization and growth at UMass Memorial Health, the largest Central Mass. healthcare system with 20,000+ employees.
8.25.25 |
Becker's Health IT |
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Human Interest,
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64 health systems make Epic’s 2025 Honor Roll
Epic named 64 health systems to its Honor Roll for 2025. The EHR vendor provides financial incentives to Honor Roll members for meeting certain benchmarks, such as ease of use, patient experience and staying up to date.
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