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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...

Flu Cases Already Surging in Mass., Ahead of Expected Post-Holiday Spike

Stickers ready to give to children at a clinic for children of health care workers at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on December 16, 2025 in Truro, England.

‘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.
‘Everybody’s Got the Flu.’ Cases Are Spiking Quickly in Children, Doctors Say.

Holiday mascots participate in a holiday fun run.

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.
Tis the Season for Holiday Family Fun Runs. Here’s How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy

The gloved hand of a health care worker holds a shot just above the skin of a recipient.

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.
Experts in Central Mass. prepare for flu season with new variant on the way to U.S.

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Dr. Larry Rhein, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, accepting a check from the WooSox Foundation at Polar Park

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.
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

Mickey Mouse poses with patients and families at the Children's Medical Center during a visit.

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.
Magical surprise for UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center patients

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), dressing up to mark the release of Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl."

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."
NICU babies at UMass Memorial rock out for Taylor Swift's new album

A pediatric patient with an IV drip stands, facing a smiling Robin the Robot, pictured in front of a toy shelf.

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.
Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits

Robin the Robot interacts with a pediatric patient who smiled and waved at her.

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.
A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

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