UMass Memorial Medical Center

10/15/2025

It’s National Case Management Week!

At UMass Memorial Medical Center, our Case Managers are more than registered nurses — they are expert navigators guiding patients through every step of their hospital journey. With skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication, they bridge exceptional, patient-centered care delivered at the bedside with a safe and seamless transition home.

Working side by side with a multidisciplinary team, our Case Managers create personalized discharge plans that reflect each patient’s unique needs, goals, and future well-being. They also collaborate closely with insurance providers to ensure coverage and support beyond the hospital stay.

Join us in celebrating these healthcare champions who make a lasting impact on every patient’s story — one thoughtful plan at a time.

10/13/2025

We're excited to hear from Lauren and other incredible breast cancer survivors at tomorrow's highly-anticipated PINK: Lighting the Way for Women’s Cancers panel in Worcester. Don’t miss their powerful stories—learn more here: https://bit.ly/41Hg3se

Last October, Lauren Jarominski went for her first ever mammogram and began treatment for breast cancer the same month.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lauren is sharing her story and appreciation for the care she continues to receive at UMass Memorial Health Cancer Center.

You can hear more from Lauren this week as part of the panel on "PINK: Lighting the Way for Women’s Cancers."

Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/41Hg3se

10/12/2025

UMass Memorial Transplant is proud to celebrate their 100th kidney transplant this year, the first time in the history of the program they have reached this remarkable milestone in a single year.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, compassion and dedication of our entire team; surgeons, physicians, nurses, coordinators, and support staff and, to the incredible generosity of our donor families who make every life-saving match possible.

Every transplant represents hope, second chances, and the power of teamwork.

Learn more about our transplant program: https://bit.ly/3L0VkKi

10/11/2025

"I wanted to reach out and let you know what an incredible experience my family and I had during the past 2 weeks. Our newborn son developed late-onset sepsis and meningitis, and it was a shocking and scary diagnosis. My husband and I could not be more grateful to the staff that supported us through this treatment. It’s hard to put into words how amazing everyone was. From the rapid response and care we received in the ED with our nurse and the resident and doctor, to the team up in the PICU... and then the Pediatric floor, NICU staff who came and consulted and supported treatment, along with infectious disease, everyone went above and beyond. If I could nominate everyone we came across during the past 2 weeks for an award, I would. The level of care and compassion was truly exceptional."

-Patient Alison Bracey

10/10/2025

Bright dahlia blooms were handed out on the Memorial Campus as the second annual "Dahlia Day" took place thanks to the generosity and talented gardening skills of members of the Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) group.

Clinical Coordinator, Critical Care Affiliate Practitioner Program, and Staff Nurse Practitioner in the CCU on Memorial Campus Sarah Skinner, MSN, ACNP, and her colleagues grow these gorgeous dahlias each year and bring them into inpatient areas where flowers are allowed, as well as the ED. This year, a local moms' group was also part of the growing effort!

They handed out just over 400 flowers. "I have heard from a few local moms who are part of the moms' group and who were patients at Memorial today that received these flowers," Sarah said. "They reached out to say how touched they were and how much the flowers brightened a difficult time for them."

Next year, they hope to expand the effort to the University Campus!

10/09/2025

Dr. Gabriel Luna restores sight and independence with compassion, while leading innovation and improvement at our Eye Center. We're truly grateful for his impact!

Dr. Gabriel Luna finds deep fulfillment in helping patients regain their sight and independence. He’s also helped lead major process improvements at our Eye Center, transforming it by playing a key role in system-wide innovation and continuous enhancements. Every day, he prioritizes better patient care and ensures he and his team maintain a culture of respect.

Hear more from him here: https://youtu.be/qBCrV6L_nxM

10/08/2025

"My attitude was 'let's get this done, get this cancer out, I've got other things to deal with.' And I'm happy to share that now, I'm cancer free, and we're back on our fertility journey. I never once felt like a number. They knew my story, and I was seen and heard."

Patient Alexis Matera shares more in this heartfelt video of thanks to her caregivers, and will be a panelist on October 14 for our Pink: Lighting the Way for Women's Cancers event.

Discover more about the event here: http://ummhealth.org/events/pink2025

10/08/2025

Did You Know?: UMass Memorial LifeFlight was established in September 1982 as the first dedicated air ambulance program in New England.

Learn more about the importance of helicopter emergency medical services with insight from senior lead pilot, Patrick Ray, in this piece by AVIATION WEEK.

Helicopter emergency medical services have supported critical care of patients in the U.S. since 1972.

10/07/2025

Here’s what you need to know about Costco selling the popular GLP-1 medications, according to our expert — Dr. Amin Sabet — an endocrinologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

More with The Boston Globe:

Costco’s discount still requires a doctor’s prescription, medical supervision, and careful consideration of coverage and cost.

10/06/2025

In September 2024, just after retiring at 61 to enjoy life with her husband and grandkids, Diane Giampa was diagnosed with Diagnosis of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), an early stage of breast cancer.

She felt every emotion — fear, anger, denial — but with an incredible care team at UMass Memorial Health, she made it through two lumpectomies, radiation, and hormone therapy.

Cancer wasn’t the end — it was the beginning of Diane's deeper appreciation for life.

Hear more from Diane at our upcoming event, Pink: Lighting the Way for Women's Cancers" on October 14. Learn more here: http://ummhealth.org/events/pink2025

10/02/2025

Meet Kelley Tyan, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, who recalls her "truly life-changing" experience receiving treatment at UMass Memorial Health.

Hear more from Kelley and other cancer survivors when they offer inspiration and hope at our upcoming event, PINK: Lighting the Way for Women’s Cancers on October 14.

Learn more here: http://ummhealth.org/events/pink2025