5 Questions with Dr. Eric Dickson, President & CEO of UMass Memorial Health
Q&A with Dr. Eric Dickson, President and CEO of UMass Memorial Health, on the Steward health care crisis, physician...
Guardian Angel: Nurse Saves Local Woman Twice in One Week
Wendy Lyon considers Stacy Keddy to be her guardian angel and it’s easy to understand why. Keddy came to her aid not...
12 local nurses in same ICU unit all give birth to baby boys
12 local nurses in the same ICU unit all recently had babies, all of them boys.
Critical Care
Outstanding Critical Care Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
In our intensive care units (ICUs), UMass Memorial Health provides around-the-clock treatments and monitoring to our region’s most medically fragile patients. Board-certified doctors specializing in intensive care (intensivists) use research-based methods and sophisticated technologies to help you heal. ICU nurses watch over you at all hours of the day and night.
Conditions We Monitor and Treat in the ICU
This service is for people recovering from the most severe illnesses and injuries. It’s also for people who have just had...
Mobile Integrated Health
Innovative Home Visit Model in Central Massachusetts
Some medical issues need prompt attention to prevent them from worsening, but sometimes, you can’t see your usual provider. Mobile integrated health care from UMass Memorial Health helps you get the services you need with home visits from paramedics. This innovative model includes personalized care guided by our highly regarded provider network.
About Mobile Integrated Health
Mobile integrated health care, or community paramedicine, provides on-demand care 24/7. Highly skilled paramedics use portable diagnostics and remote monitoring...
Toxicology and Poison Care
Leading Toxicology and Poison Care Services in Central Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health is home to an expert group of board-certified specialists in medical toxicology. Our team is the largest in New England and excels in caring for people dealing with the effects of poisoning, animal bites and exposure to environmental toxins. We are also advancing the field through research and education.
Conditions Our Medical Toxicology Providers Treat
Medical toxicologists prevent, evaluate and treat people who get sick from toxins and harmful chemicals.
Conditions we treat include:
- Animal bites
- Exposure to...
Lymphedema Therapy
Lymphedema Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes lymphatic fluid to build up in parts of your body. Over time, swelling and other symptoms can interfere with your life, but effective treatments are available. Certified lymphedema therapists at UMass Memorial Health work with you to reduce swelling and manage lymphedema for the long term.
What Is Lymphedema?
Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes. Lymph vessels collect fluid from your tissues that contains waste products, damaged cells, bacteria and viruses. As the fluid...
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
An injury, health condition or surgery can affect your hands and arms. Our therapists provide specialized services to help children and adults improve strength and function and decrease pain. This therapy is available at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital and UMass Memorial Health – Harrington.
Conditions We Treat
Led by a certified hand therapist, our team helps you manage any condition or injury that affects your arms, hands and shoulders, including:
- Amputation
- Arthritis
- Coordination...