Pumpkin Meatballs
A fall twist to meatballs. Not only does adding pumpkin enhance the flavor, but it's also an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, which is good for your vision, bones and skin.
Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes
Cuts and scrapes are everyday occurrences, and most can be safely treated at home. Knowing how to clean and care for a cut yourself and when to seek a health care can help reduce infection and speed healing.
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Warm soups are great on chilly nights. To make this roasted winter squash soup recipe gluten-free, use spices and broth that are gluten-free.
Serves 4
Roasted Winter Squash Soup Ingredients
- 2 or 3 butternut, acorn or Hubbard squash
- 2 garlic cloves
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 T unsalted...
Using Mindfulness for Pain Management
The power of mindfulness is undeniable, and many people are embracing its potential to help manage pain. It takes compassionate courage to bring attention to the pain experience but doing so can be enlightening and empowering. Mindfulness brings awareness to your reactions to pain and can free you from unintentional...
Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Leadership Team
Adam Katz, DScPAS, MPAS, PA-C
Lauren Fortier, CPNP, MSN
Sarah Skinner, MSN, ACNP
Kayla Overly, PA-C
Eric Cucchi, MS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, DFAAPA
Nick Marshall, MS, PA-C
Christopher Brooks, DMSc, MBA, PA-C
Kerinna Silvestri, DNP, NNP-BC, APRN
Stephanie Mitchell, DNP, RN, AG-ACNP-BC
Joshua Clouette, PA
Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Thea Nolan, PA
Thea Nolan, PA
Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider Credentialing Committee Chair
Thea Nolan is a highly skilled, compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) with a dedication to providing exceptional medical care. She believes in building strong relationships with her patients, taking time to listen to their concerns, and addressing their needs with empathy and understanding. Thea is known for her ability to explain complex medical concepts in a way that is easily understandable for her patients, empowering them to actively participate in their health care decisions. In...
Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Co-Director, Road to Care Mobile Clinic
Instructor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Jillian Joseph has been with UMass Memorial Health for more than 15 years, starting as a Patient Care Assistant in the Emergency Department on the University Campus before moving on to start her career as a Physician Assistant. Jillian now shares her clinical time between Barre Family Health Center and the Road to Care Mobile Clinic, providing a full-spectrum primary care and treatment for substance use disorders.
Jillian is active in Quality Improvement, both in Barre and within the Worcester...
Joshua Clouette, PA
Associate Health Professional, Department of Medicine, Division of Palliative Care
Josh Clouette began his career in EMS and moved into emergency and urgent care medicine before being accepted into UMass Chan’s Critical Care Advance Practice Residency program in 2020. Since completing the program, he has been a member of the Surgical and Neuro-Critical Care APP teams and recently joined the Palliative Care team. Josh has been a member of many groups and committees working on policies and procedures, before joining the APP council in 2023. He has given various lectures at numerous conferences...
Stephanie Mitchell, DNP, RN, AG-ACNP-BC
Associate Health Professional, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Stephanie Mitchell has been a nurse practitioner for three years, specializing in acute and critical care. Stephanie is originally from Michigan where she worked as a bedside nurse specializing in neurology, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery critical care. During her time in Michigan, she served on multiple committees that worked to implement new evidence-based practices and protocols. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Michigan-Flint in December 2019.
Stephanie moved to Massachusetts...