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The PET/CT scanner being installed in Worcester.

Shields and UMMH Advancing Access to Innovative Healthcare

New healthcare technology will soon be available to residents in Central Massachusetts as Shields Health strengthens its...

The gloved hand of a health care worker holds a shot just above the skin of a recipient.

Experts in Central Mass. prepare for flu season with new variant on the way to U.S.

Dipping temperatures, family gatherings, the holidays. All signs flu season is just about here. With a new variant expected to hit the United States, local doctors are preparing for what could be a very busy winter.

Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

11.25.25

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The UMass Memorial Medical Center is a participant in the new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) which launches January 1, 2026. TEAM is the latest CMS Innovation Center initiative focused on improving quality of patient care and controlling costs through episode-based payment models.

UMass Memorial Medical Center TEAM Collaborators

UMass Memorial Medical Group
281 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Policy for Selecting TEAM Collaborators

Purpose

To establish a uniform, compliant process for identifying, vetting, and approving individuals and entities to serve as TEAM Collaborators...

Dr. Sophia Kogan speaks to Boston 25 News regarding treatments for depression.

Mass. Man Shares Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy To Help Others Battling Depression

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It’s a month meant to encourage men to prioritize both their physical and mental health. According to the CDC, the suicide rate for men is four times higher than the rate among women.

Menopause

11.17.25

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Menopause Evaluations and Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Menopause can turn your world upside down, especially when symptoms disrupt your daily life. At UMass Memorial Health, providers listen to your concerns and take them seriously. Our experienced team understands the physical and emotional changes that come with this life stage, and we work with you to find solutions.

Menopausal Conditions We Treat

We care for people experiencing a variety of issues, including:

Menopause, when you permanently stop having periods, typically happens in your early 50s.
Perimenopause, the time...

Dr. Larry Rhein, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, accepting a check from the WooSox Foundation at Polar Park

WooSox Foundation to Honor Jodie Gerulaitis of Country Bank, Julie McDonald of Juniper Outreach, Larry Rhein of UMass Memorial, and Mike Novia of the Junior WooSox

The 4th annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala will honor four community leaders, Saturday, December 6, at Polar Park.

Dr. Jeffrey Shih, Cardiovascular Medicine

Local Cardiologist Speaks on Heart Health Following the Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

The family of former Vice President Dick Cheney said he passed away Monday, November 3rd of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney was 84.

Patient and Family User Guide for Video Calls

11.10.25

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Patients and their loved ones can use these instructions to place a video call to their loved ones using our UMass Memorial iPads. Please note, iPads can only be used for outgoing calls.

Instructions for a Patient to Place a Call

Open the Caregility UHE iConsult app.
Select "GUEST."
Select "SMS" to send a text invitation or "Mail" to send an email invitation, then enter the associated information.
If prompted, select "Allow" to use the microphone and camera.
You are now connected, waiting for someone to join your call. Please note, this can take several minutes.
Once connected you have access to the...

A woman lays on a sofa with pillows and blankets and holds her abdomen.

Signs of Chronic Inflammation: Common and Surprising Symptoms

The word inflamed may give you shudders. But the process of inflammation is actually a normal, natural reaction from your body’s immune system to defend against invaders, like germs and toxins, by sending out white blood cells and proteins.

Sarah Skinner stands behind the dahlias she will distribute to patients at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial

When Holden resident Emily Cormack was in the hospital on bed rest awaiting the arrival of her twins, receiving a cheerful pink dahlia out of the blue meant the world to her.