The situation: HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital acquired the Home Health operation in 2009. It was a traditional free-standing Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) organization delivering in-home nursing, rehabilitation, personal care and hospice services in northern Worcester County. The VNA team was not integrated into the culture of the hospital. Instead, the team worked in a large space off campus, isolated physically and the staff felt largely forgotten.

If spinal issues and back pain are compromising your quality of life, it’s reassuring to know that the UMass Memorial Neurosurgery Complex Spine Program provides comprehensive, high-quality care for patients with spine disorders.

While many back issues can be resolved through conservative (non-surgical) treatments, when surgery is indicated, you can rely on our team of experienced neurosurgeons for expert treatment of the full range of spine disorders.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that bathes the brain and spinal cord, cushions the brain, and acts as a shock absorber for the central nervous system. It also circulates substances filtered from the blood, and removes waste products from the brain.

If you or a loved one has a movement disorder—a neurological condition that affects your ability to control your movements or move easily—the UMass Memorial Neurosurgery Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery Program can help.

Movement Disorders We Treat

Our multidisciplinary team of neurologists and neurosurgeons are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of movement disorders, including: 

Treating disorders that affect the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord—the cerebrovascular system—requires highly specialized expertise. That’s exactly what you’ll find at UMass Memorial’s Neurosurgery Cerebrovascular Program.

Cerebrovascular Conditions We Treat

Working together, our cerebrovascular neurosurgeons and interventional neuroradiologists treat a wide range of conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, including:

The situation: While the Marlborough Lab is a vital part of the delivery of care, it faced challenges keeping up with the volume of tests needed. The lab space was not laid out in a way that made for efficient production. As a 24/7 operation, the continuity of communication between shifts was inconsistent and team unity suffered as a result.