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Richard Sacra, MD, family medicine, returns to Western Africa to rejoin the fight against Ebola that has killed thousands of people. Dr. Sacra told reporters gathered at a press conference that he needs to be a role model on how to prevent the disease.

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The tragic shooting event at a Boston hospital underscores the necessity to be prepared for a potential active shooter event. Gina Smith, RN, director of emergency management and preparedness,  shares how to be prepared when facing a Code Silver situation. 

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Worcester has not only had to deal with record snow fall it also has seen a widespread reporting of the flu and other infectious diseases lately. Richard Ellison, MD, hospital epidemiologist, and Michael Hirsh, MD, chief of pediatric surgery and pediatric trauma, discussed the widespread cases of the flu and other infectious diseases, including outbreaks of the measles with the Telegram & Gazette.

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Dr. Jennifer Walker is UMass Memorial Medical Center's new chief of cardiac surgery and the first female surgical director of the prestigious Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence. Dr. Walker recently spoke to the Telegram and Gazette about her new position and the important role mentoring has played in her professional career.