UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Helping children and families cope with challenging healthcare experiences. Thank you! Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Thank you.

We believe that all children and adolescents…
• are special
• should feel safe
• should be given opportunities to smile, play, learn and grow
• should have access to the love and support of their family and friends

If you share these beliefs please "like" our page and share it with your family and friends. We would also ask you to consider volunteering or donating to our child life program to help us make hospitalization easier for children and their families. For information about the Child Life Program, please visit: http://www.umassmemorial.org/childlifeprogram, call 774-443-2549, or email childlife@umassmemorial.org. Location
UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center - University Campus
55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
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The UMass Memorial Child Life Program page is an online community designed for information sharing and communications related to our program. It is provided for educational purposes only. By viewing or posting comments, links or other information on our page, you agree to:

1.Be respectful of others.
2.Post comments that are appropriate and relevant.
3.Not use language that discriminates based on race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
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8.Not post any patient, personal health or confidential information. All comments and other posts are subject to review. Posts that do not abide by these guidelines will be removed. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to interacting with each of you, our wonderful supporters! For general questions related to UMass Memorial Medical Center please call: 508-334-1000. If you need medical attention, call your physician or, in an emergency, call 911.

Congratulations, Dr. Garg!
01/28/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Garg!

Join us in congratulating UMass Memorial Health's Dr. Arvin Garg on being named one of Boston Business Journal's 2026 Innovators in Healthcare!

Dr. Garg will be recognized at BBJ's premier event on February 12, along with UMMH's Dr. David McManus.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LZGYuE

Happy 7th birthday to our girl, Valentina! 🎉🥳🐾Our friends at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center had a blast workin...
01/26/2026

Happy 7th birthday to our girl, Valentina! 🎉🥳🐾

Our friends at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center had a blast working on arts and crafts while giving the birthday girl all the love.

Want to learn more about Valentina and Animal Assisted Therapy at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center? Go here: https://bit.ly/3M2HmIV

Because of the snow, some clinic hours or appointments may change. Please visit ummhealth.org/weather-alert for the late...
01/25/2026

Because of the snow, some clinic hours or appointments may change. Please visit ummhealth.org/weather-alert for the latest updates, and thank you for your patience as we work to keep our kids, families, and staff safe.

Due to current snow conditions, some clinic hours and appointments across UMass Memorial Health may be impacted.

Please visit our site for the latest updates on weather-related hours, appointment changes, closures, and cancellations. Information will be updated as conditions evolve.

Thank you for your patience. Your safety remains our top priority.

Go to: ummhealth.org/weather-alert

Please join UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in congratulating Bryan McDavitt on being named to Pulse Magazine's...
01/23/2026

Please join UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in congratulating Bryan McDavitt on being named to Pulse Magazine's "People to Watch: 2026."

For the last five years, Bryan and his wife, Megan, have put on the Tiny Footprints 5k and TDD Kids Fun Run that helps raise funds for equipment and services at our UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center NICU and to support the annual Infant Loss Memorial Service hosted for families who experience a loss.

Read Bryan's profile in The Pulse: https://bit.ly/4k4Wke8

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center loves seeing our caregivers making an impact on the health care providers of th...
01/22/2026

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center loves seeing our caregivers making an impact on the health care providers of the future at Assumption University PA Program.

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center is proud to have a robust team of nationally renowned specialists.Explore the f...
01/20/2026

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center is proud to have a robust team of nationally renowned specialists.

Explore the full range of services at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center: https://bit.ly/49sM8s8

We LOVE hearing about the impact our caregivers have had on patients, families and colleagues at UMass Memorial Children...
01/16/2026

We LOVE hearing about the impact our caregivers have had on patients, families and colleagues at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.

Do you know a caregiver who deserves a shout out? Let us know in the comments or direct message.

This flu season has been especially tough, with very high flu activity continuing.Dr. Zachary Binder, a pediatric emerge...
01/13/2026

This flu season has been especially tough, with very high flu activity continuing.

Dr. Zachary Binder, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor, spoke with Boston 25 News about how the flu is showing up in kids this season and when families should seek emergency pediatric care at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.

Watch here:

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Hand hygiene is very important, especially during cold and flu season.What is YOUR favorite song to sing to help ensure ...
01/13/2026

Hand hygiene is very important, especially during cold and flu season.

What is YOUR favorite song to sing to help ensure you are washing for the full 20 seconds?

We are grateful to the Doyle Family and RD26 Foundation for their lead gift to make the Pediatric Infusion Suite expansi...
01/09/2026

We are grateful to the Doyle Family and RD26 Foundation for their lead gift to make the Pediatric Infusion Suite expansion and renovation possible. This space will help thousands of kids and families as they go through infusion treatments for cancer and other illnesses.

01/08/2026

When Chittesh was young, he became very ill and was diagnosed with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, an extremely rare condition. Now, thanks to care from UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, Chittesh is racing toward his future.

Children experience rapid growth during certain periods, commonly known as growth spurts. These phases can make them mor...
01/07/2026

Children experience rapid growth during certain periods, commonly known as growth spurts. These phases can make them more susceptible to injuries, especially when they are actively participating in sports.

Learn more from the Simply Well Blog:

Kids’ growth spurts can lead to sports injuries. Learn how to spot signs, prevent issues and support healthy activity. Read on for practical tips.

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