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‘Everybody’s got the flu.’ Cases are spiking quickly in children, doctors say.
Flu activity in Massachusetts has officially reached high levels, and doctors at pediatric emergency departments are seeing a sharp increase in children coming in sick with influenza.
Health insurers face new restrictions as Healey moves to end prior authorizations, long hated by many
Massachusetts health insurers will face new restrictions around the much-maligned practice of prior authorizations, eliminating the red tape around how patients access some drugs and services, Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday.
How to handle kids and the flu
We've been hearing about it for weeks. Flu is raging right now, and children are being affected by that surge.
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Flu remains at ‘very high’ levels in Mass., R.I., and N.H.
Massachusetts continues to suffer through one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory, despite seeing a slight dip in cases in the last couple of weeks.
We’re probably seeing close to 20 percent of emergency department cases related to influenza right now
Dr. Timothy Boardman | Emergency Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, honors 34 physician groups in its 24th annual Physician Group Honor Roll
A total of 34 physician groups in the Harvard Pilgrim commercial provider network have been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's 24th annual Physician Group Honor Roll. The Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients.
Flu cases already surging in Mass., ahead of expected post-holiday spike
In a typical year, a spike in influenza cases rears its ugly head coming out of the holidays. This year, health experts are warning that cases were already surging as we enter that period, and the result could wind up stressing the capacity of Massachusetts hospitals.
‘Everybody’s got the flu.’ Cases are spiking quickly in children, doctors say.
Flu activity in Massachusetts has officially reached high levels, and doctors at pediatric emergency departments are seeing a sharp increase in children coming in sick with influenza.
This year, it started a little more abruptly, and the number of cases we saw became much higher at a much faster rate than we’re usually seeing.
Dr. Jeanne McCoy | Chair of Pediatrics, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center
Tis the season for holiday family fun runs. Here's how to keep kids safe and healthy
In parent to parent today, whether it’s a turkey trot, or a jingle bell half, or a Santa stroll, holiday family fun runs are a really festive way to get everyone in the family outside for some physical activity.
Experts in Central Mass. prepare for flu season with new variant on the way to U.S.
Dipping temperatures, family gatherings, the holidays. All signs flu season is just about here. With a new variant expected to hit the United States, local doctors are preparing for what could be a very busy winter.
WooSox Foundation to Honor Jodie Gerulaitis of Country Bank, Julie McDonald of Juniper Outreach, Larry Rhein of UMass Memorial, and Mike Novia of the Junior WooSox
The 4th annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala will honor four community leaders, Saturday, December 6, at Polar Park.
Magical surprise for UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center patients
A magical Wednesday for pediatric patients in Worcester. One of Disney's most beloved characters Mickey made a surprise visit to patients receiving care at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.
NICU babies at UMass Memorial rock out for Taylor Swift's new album
Taylor Swift fans of all ages celebrated her new album release Friday, including some of her tiniest fans. Babies at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stole the show, dressing up to mark the release of Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl."
Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits
Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.
A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.
The NICU saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple are giving back
It was in the quiet of the NICU, listening to the whir and beep of the machines that kept one of their twin boys alive and watching his small form struggle, where Megan and Bryan McDavitt found a community of support.
It’s so meaningful, as a physician, to see these families in their recovery phase, the children growing and moving on, and moving through their trauma
Dr. Wendy Timpson | Clinical Chief of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s Division of Neonatology
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