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Massachusetts home hospital programs face another shutdown
Massachusetts health care systems are yet again preparing to pause their home hospital programs as the federal government barrels toward another shutdown.
Massachusetts home hospital programs face another shutdown
Shoveling snow can create a ‘perfect storm’ to trigger a heart attack, doctor warns
Cardiologist Youssef Rahban was alarmed during his shift on Monday at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, when ICU nurses saw an unexpected spike in heart attack patients.
Shoveling snow can create a ‘perfect storm’ to trigger a heart attack, doctor warns
Spike in shoveling-related heart attacks prompts warning from UMass Memorial doctors
Officials at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester are warning residents to take it easy shoveling snow after they saw a spike in shoveling-related heart attacks on Monday.
Spike in shoveling-related heart attacks prompts warning from UMass Memorial doctors
Spike in shoveling-related heart attacks prompts warning from UMass Memorial doctors
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WORCESTER, Mass. — Officials at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester are warning residents to take it easy shoveling snow after they saw a spike in shoveling-related heart attacks on Monday.
A hospital spokesperson said during a 24-hour period, eight people suffered from a STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attack and had to be rushed to the emergency room.
Of those eight patients, seven of them were shoveling when the heart attack happened. All those patients are expected to make a full recovery, according to the hospital.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations
UMass Memorial Health is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). We’ve teamed up with other doctors, hospitals, and health care providers to make sure you get the best care.
Benefits of Mindful Eating
Mindful eating encourages us to slow down, focus on the act of eating and build healthier habits by paying attention to how we eat rather than what we eat.
Injury Prevention for Kids and Families
Our Child Safety Programs in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
The injury prevention programs at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center provide the education, equipment and support your family needs to stay safe. Our informative, kid-friendly programs teach children and caregivers how to identify and avoid common safety risks in the home and at play.
Our experienced injury prevention specialists work with schools, community organizations and individuals across Worcester County to reduce the impact of traumatic childhood injuries.
Mass. getting ready for dangerous cold, major snowstorm
A dramatic drop in temperatures has begun, with frigid weather continuing through Saturday before a foot of snow or more falls on much of New England Sunday.
Mass. getting ready for dangerous cold, major snowstorm