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A caffeine pouch is being held between the thumb and forefinger of a woman's hand.

What Parents Should Know About Kids and Caffeine Pouches

Dr. Zachary Binder, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, told ABC News caffeine gets absorbed much more quickly through a pouch than when consumed through a beverage such as coffee or tea.

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Pediatric Emergency Care

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Pediatric ER for Central Massachusetts and Beyond

At UMass Memorial Health, we understand that our young patients need specialized care, especially in emergencies. And as a parent, you want to know that fast, expert care for your child is close by.

Our emergency rooms are staffed by on-site emergency medicine physicians, nurses and pediatric specialists who know how to help kids feel comfortable in stressful situations. We also have a wide range of medical and surgical subspecialists available at all times, enabling us to assess and treat your child as quickly as possible.

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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.

Dr. Sandeep Jubbal, infectious disease specialist, speaks on video with Spectrum News 1 from an office.

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.

Massachusetts Family Pushes for Universal CMV Screening

Dr. Laura Gibson, pediatric infectious disease specialist at UMass Memorial Medical Center, discusses congenital CMV being the most common infectious cause of birth defects and the importance of universal newborn screening and early diagnosis.

Dr. David McManus, incoming chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, stands on the grounds of UMass Memorial Medical Center, with the main entrance to the hospital behind him.

The Selection of Dr. David McManus as Chancellor Charts a New Path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health

As an employee of both UMass Chan Medical School and the UMass Memorial Health, Dr. David McManus has had a front-row seat to the simmering tension between Worcester’s two largest employers.

The Doctor Is In — or Is It AI?

Massachusetts hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to support medical diagnoses, particularly in radiology, where AI tools can enhance imaging, improve accuracy, and even reduce patients’ radiation exposure. Experts say the technology shows promise in reducing diagnostic errors — still a significant issue in healthcare — but it’s not without concerns.

What Precision Care AI Looks Like at Enterprise Scale — 4 Takeaways

With an estimated 140,000 health AI companies competing for health system attention, the challenge for executives is no...