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| Cancer Nursing Today | Awards/Recognition, Human Interest, In the Media

Meet Michelle Carpentier, MSN, RN, OCN, a Finalist for the 2025 CARE Award

Michelle Carpentier, MSN, RN, OCN, a finalist for the 2025 Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award, speaks about her background, her work as the director for Outpatient Oncology Infusion and Clinics at UMass Memorial Medical Center, and what it means to be named a finalist.

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| Awards/Recognition, In the Media, Patient Care, Press Release

UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Awarded ‘Excellent Health Outcomes for All’ Certification from The Joint Commission

Certification demonstrates HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital’s continued commitment to exceptional and compassionate patient care.

Clinton, MA – UMass Memorial Health — HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital) is proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold

HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital takes its role as a trusted community hospital very seriously, and we are especially focused on ensuring patients have the resources, services, and support they need to be well and thrive

Charles Cavagnaro | President of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital
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| U.S. News and World Report | Awards/Recognition, In the Media

U.S. News Best Hospitals 2025-2026

Whether it’s a job, family or other constraints, it’s not always possible to travel long distances to receive ongoing care, therefore U.S. News created the Best Regional Hospitals, which ranks hospitals in both states and major metro areas based on high quality across all procedures and conditions.

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| Worcester Business Journal | Awards/Recognition, Human Interest, In the Media, Patient Care

U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester

Once again, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has been ranked one of the top five hospitals in Massachusetts by the U.S. News & World Report. UMMC was named fifth on the U.S. News’ 2024-2025 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts and named best in Worcester, according to the publication’s report

Its recognition as high performing in 18 procedures and conditions, including areas like back surgery (spinal fusion), colon cancer surgery, and pacemaker implantation, demonstrates a broad commitment to excellent patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of care

Chelsey Wen | Senior Health Data Analyst at U.S. News
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| Becker's Hospital Review | Awards/Recognition, In the Media, Patient Care

51 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs | 2024

Becker’s is excited to spotlight 51 hospitals and health systems recognized for their outstanding diabetes and endocrinology programs. These organizations deliver comprehensive care to support patients with endocrine system disorders, offering advanced diagnostics, personalized education, innovative

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| Becker's Hospital Review | Awards/Recognition, In the Media

75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know | 2025

These influential leaders oversee medication management and drug supply across their organizations, playing a critical role in ensuring safe and effective patient care. From shaping cost-conscious pharmacy strategies to driving innovation through automation, technology and policy development, chief pharmacy officers are also mentoring and empowering the next generation of pharmacy professionals.
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