UMass Memorial Health System

Month: August 2017

August 30, 2017

Prostate Cancer – Diagnosis, Discussion and Decision

Prostate cancer is the most common of the visceral cancers, those having to do with the soft internal organs of the body. It is estimated that there will be approximately 170,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States and around 26,000 dea... continue »
August 27, 2017

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Which One Do I Need?

What’s wrong? It’s important to assess why you aren’t feeling well before any decision is made. Are you panicked that something might be seriously wrong with your body or mental state, or are you just uncomfortable? We recommend that you visit ... continue »
August 25, 2017

Your Back-to-School Immunization Checklist

Backpack, check. Notebooks and pencils, check. Immunizations? August is National Immunization Awareness Month. That means there is no better time to make sure your children have all the required immunizations they need by the time school starts. We b... continue »
August 22, 2017

When it comes to kid’s servings, talk to the (child’s) hand

Obesity affects 12.7 million children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control from 2011 to 2014, the prevalence of obesity among 2- to 5-year-olds was 8.9%, among 6 to 11-year-olds was 17.9%, and among 12- to19-year-olds wa... continue »
August 21, 2017

Five Common Pediatric Eye Issues

Healthy eyes and good vision are essential to a child’s development. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to maintaining your child’s eye health. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, around one in twenty preschoolers h... continue »
August 17, 2017

Harrington’s Three-Point Plan to Make its Hospital Safer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the incidence of serious workplace violence is four times more likely in healthcare. That national statistic hit home on June 14 with the tragic attack of long-time Harrington Hospital emergency department... continue »
August 16, 2017

Top 5 Myths About Children’s Eye Health

There are myths abound when it comes to your children’s eyes and vision. Here are some of the most common misconceptions you’ve probably heard your parents say once or twice in your childhood: Staring at a computer for too long is bad. As lon... continue »
August 7, 2017

The Facts about Immunizations

The World Health Organization recently stated, “There is arguably no single preventive health intervention more cost-effective than immunization”. Worldwide, on a yearly basis, immunization averts 2 to 3 million deaths from diseases such as dipht... continue »
August 3, 2017

Hot and Healthy: Why Summer is Good for your Heart

This summer, we hope you find time to take a few spontaneous beach days or even a weeklong family vacation on the Cape, but I also hope you can lower your risk of stroke. As it turns out, there is no better time to do it than in the summer, so why no... continue »

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