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Dr. James Barnard, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center

Across the pond: English doctor to be UMass Memorial Medical Center’s new chief of cardiac surgery

Central Massachusetts’ largest hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, has named its new chief of cardiac surgery, selecting a physician from England to fill the role.

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.

Dr. Anil Chandraker: Chief, Division of Renal Medicine

Healing with Purpose: Dr. Anil Chandraker’s Visionary Journey in Kidney Transplantation and Compassionate Care

Dr. Anil K. Chandraker is more than a world-renowned transplant nephrologist—he is a visionary physician, educator, and policy leader whose work has reshaped the field of kidney transplantation worldwide.

Breast cancer survivor says first mammogram at age 40 saved her life, "It still is jarring."

After the shock and emotional rollercoaster of a breast cancer diagnosis at 40, Alexis Matera got to work. She received...

A group of teens who participate in Project SEARCH's internships poses together outside of a brick building.

Local Hospital Teams Up With Milford School To Help Teens With Disabilities Find Employment

A program at UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center supports teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities in preparing for the future. The Project SEARCH program gives teens with disabilities three 11-week internships during their final year of high school.

Dr. Kavita Babu, Medical Director, Community Benefits

Outstanding Women in Business: Babu Transforms the Medical Landscape for the Most Vulnerable Patients

Dr. Kavita Babu is a quadruple threat, said Dr. Eric Dickson, president and CEO of UMass Memorial Health in Worcester.

The main entrance to Costco at Gateway Center, Everett, MA

Costco is selling Ozempic and Wegovy at about half price. Here are 5 things to know.

Costco has struck a deal with drugmaker Novo Nordisk to sell the popular GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy for about half their usual price — $499 a month. The discount still requires a doctor’s prescription, medical supervision, and careful consideration of coverage and cost.

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."

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.

Milford CAT's team of four poses on the golf course.

Milford MA Regional Golf Classic raises $125K to support hospital services

The Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation's annual Golf Classic has raised about $125,000 to support the highest priority needs of Milford Regional Medical Center.