Keeping Our Communities Safe in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

The Injury Prevention Department at UMass Memorial Health is here to support you and your family before an injury ever occurs. Home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, we know firsthand about the types of traumatic injuries happening in our community — and how you can best prevent them.

Who We Serve

Our Injury Prevention Department partners with our community and with local and national organizations. We also help underserved communities by providing better access to safety information and equipment. Our partners include:  

• A...

Children’s Digestive Disease Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our specialists treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas and liver. We also provide evidence-based therapies for children’s feeding and nutritional disorders. For adolescents with ongoing digestive conditions who are preparing for adulthood, we help coordinate a smooth transition to adult gastroenterology care when appropriate.

At UMass Memorial Health – Children’s Medical Center, your child’s team includes expert pediatric gastroenterologists with the highest level of training. We provide...

Family-Focused Developmental Disorder Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

At UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, a specialized team provides diagnostic evaluations for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (birth to age 5) with developmental and behavioral concerns. We also provide ongoing follow-up care for adolescents (ages 6 to 16) who have already received an autism diagnosis.

Our developmental and behavioral pediatrics (DBP) clinic is home to skilled developmental pediatricians, psychologists, social workers and a registered dietitian. We emphasize a family-centered...

If your child has a skin disorder, the pediatric dermatologists at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center can help. Whether your child has a common skin condition (such as acne or warts) or one that is unusual or rare, you can be assured we’ll provide you with the best care.

Need a second-opinion? Our team often works with pediatricians, family practitioners and other dermatologists on diagnosing and treating skin problems.

Looking for care for an adult? Visit Adult Dermatology.

Pediatric Dermatology Services

We provide the following services:

• The Pediatric Laser Program treats...

Craniofacial Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Learning that your child has a craniofacial difference, like cleft lip or cleft palate, can be overwhelming. At UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, we bring together all the specialists your child may need. Our Craniofacial Clinic is home to national experts in craniofacial care.

Our program maintains accreditation from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA), recognizing our commitment to the highest standards of care.

Team Approach to Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Other Craniofacial Differences

The most...

The Child Protection Program (CPP) at the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester, MA, has the most comprehensive program to address the issues of child abuse, neglect and placement in substitute care in Central Massachusetts.

The Child Protection Program is staffed by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers and advocates, all specially trained and experienced in the care of children and families dealing with abuse or neglect. Read more in our FAQ.

Child Protection Services

We provide a wide range of services, including:

• Evaluation of hospitalized patients who...

Personalized Care for Childhood Cancers and Blood Disorders in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

As the region’s only comprehensive pediatric cancer and blood disorders program, we’re equipped to offer the same excellent level of care you would find at the largest hospitals in the nation. Our smaller size means your child receives individualized attention. Your family gets to know and trust our doctors, nurses, social workers and child life specialists. 

For adolescents and young adults who require ongoing follow-up care, UMass Memorial also offers comprehensive adult cancer services and survivor...