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RSV climbing at UMass Memorial Health; concern about the respiratory illness
Pediatric cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise at UMass Memorial Health, as hospitals nationwide reportedly grapple with the illness.
Worcester firefighter diagnosed with cancer following free screening
Worcester firefighter Ryan Kelley had a scab on his temple for two years that never really healed.
Local doctor discusses risks of RSV transmission as cases rise
Local health experts are warning about the possibility of a 'tridemic,' with cases of COVID-19, the flu and RSV all rising at the same time.
UMass Memorial Health nurses, health care workers ratify new contracts at hospitals
Roughly 2,770 nurses and health care workers at several hospitals in the UMass Memorial Health system have ratified new contracts in recent months, providing wage increases between 8% and 19.5%, depending on the facility and length of contract. “Every day, we are moved by the compassion, res
Doctors use experimental drug to save mother and son who accidentally ate ‘death cap’ mushroom
According to a CBS Boston report, doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center were able to save the pair, though the woman, 63-year-old Kam Look, had to have a liver transplant. Dr. Stephanie Carreiro greeted Kai and Look when they arrived at UMass Memorial.
Amherst mother and son had life-threatening liver damage after eating poisonous wild mushroom
Kai Chen, 27, and his mother, Kam Look, 63, were both suffering from severe, life-threatening liver damage when they arrived at the hospital on Sept. 21, according to officials at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Flu season, respiratory syncytial virus spark 'tridemic' concerns
Medical experts are hoping to avoid what is being dubbed as a "tridemic" this winter. It would occur if the health care system sees a sharp rise in patients battling the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Family Outreach Center grant from Clinton Hospital to continue at town's schools
The town’s schools were approved for a $50,000 support program from UMass Memorial Health.
Superintendent Steven Meyers said at the Oct. 17 School Committee meeting that the award, through HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, continued a prior award.
Living a LifeFlight dream: UMass Memorial paramedic gets airborne to help save lives
When Jorge Yarzebski was a young boy, he dreamed of flying in a helicopter.
Worcester patient reunites with caregivers who saved his life
A Worcester man reunited Monday with the caregivers at UMass Memorial Medical Center who saved his life.
Meet the robot making a difference for local pediatric patients
Artificial intelligence may be considered an unfamiliar or impersonal presence in daily life, but UMass Memorial Health is using the power of AI to put a friendly face in its pediatric care unit.
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Dozens of high school girls gathered to shadow experienced UMass Memorial OB-GYNs in the operating room and learn from their experiences in a roundtable discussion.
Learn more about this collaboration with @UMassChan and @girls_inc https://t.co/aA4ayRHOd0— UMass Memorial Health (@umassmemorial) July 23, 2024