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Health Systems Must Shift AI Use From Automation to Transformation
While healthcare investments in AI are two to three times that of other industries, most providers focus AI's power on tackling administrative tasks. But AI's true value is in transforming care, explain experts at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
More patients now use GLP-1 medications after bariatric surgery to lose more weight
Losing weight is never easy. Now, some patients are relying on a one-two punch to drop those unwanted pounds.
Why UMass Memorial Health Is Slowing Down Before It Speeds Up AI
In a rush to be among the first, it can be easy for hospitals and health systems to succumb to the AI craze and deploy it prematurely. UMass Memorial Health, meanwhile, is taking a more measured approach before scaling the technology.
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12.1.25 |
Worcester Business Journal |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
WBJ Names the 2025 Champions of Health Care
The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring. Take, for example, Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu from UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.
11.29.25 |
Cleveland.com |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Reality Star’s Latest Brain Scan Reveals Troubling Concerns
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has learned from a recent brain scan that parts of her brain show what doctors described as “low activity,” a startling finding that came not long after she disclosed a prior brain aneurysm diagnosis, People reported.
11.28.25 |
Spectrum News 1 |
In the Media,
Innovations,
Patient Care
Shields and UMMH Advancing Access to Innovative Healthcare
New healthcare technology will soon be available to residents in Central Massachusetts as Shields Health strengthens its partnership with UMass Memorial Health with the addition of a first-of-its-kind PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) scanner.
It can identify little spots of spread much earlier than the traditional MRI, CT scan or bone scan would do, so it just helps so much of the management.
Dr. Mitchell Sokoloff | Chair, Department of Urology
11.28.25 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Local Doctor Discusses Patriots LT Campbell Injury
The New England Patriots have placed rookie starting LT Will Campbell on the injured reserve. The team made the announcement on Wednesday.
11.25.25 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Media
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.
11.22.25 |
Community Advocate |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
Marlborough Nonprofit Assembles Care Packages for Children in Need
Community members gathered on Nov. 12 to build over 400 care packages for local children in need, just in time for the holiday season. Run by the Marlborough-based nonprofit Kits for Kids, local volunteers put together the “kits” for children each year.
11.21.25 |
Boston 25 News |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Mass. Man Shares Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy To Help Others Battling Depression
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It’s a month meant to encourage men to prioritize both their physical and mental health. According to the CDC, the suicide rate for men is four times higher than the rate among women.
11.13.25 |
Patch |
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Patient Care
UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Earns 'A' Grade For Patient Safety
UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford earned an "A" grade for its ability to protect its patients from often preventable harm.
This accolade underscores Milford Regional caregivers’ collective diligence in prioritizing patient safety in our care delivery.
Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH | Chief Medical Officer, UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional
11.13.25 |
MILB.com |
Human Interest,
In the Media
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.
11.13.25 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Local Cardiologist Speaks on Heart Health Following the Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
The family of former Vice President Dick Cheney said he passed away Monday, November 3rd of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney was 84.
11.10.25 |
Telegram & Gazette |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
Strands of Care: Sisters From Leominster Area Knit Prayer Shawls for Veterans in Hospitals
Two Worcester County sisters are amazed that the little bit of red, white and blue yarn that they twist and knot into a prayer shawl makes such a difference to the ailing veterans at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance in Clinton and Leominster who receive them.
11.1.25 |
Everyday Health |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Signs of Chronic Inflammation: Common and Surprising Symptoms
The word inflamed may give you shudders. But the process of inflammation is actually a normal, natural reaction from your body’s immune system to defend against invaders, like germs and toxins, by sending out white blood cells and proteins.
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