Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. The illness is rare but can be deadly. Most cases of HCPS in the U.S. are caused by one type of hantavirus...
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As of October 1, 2026, Community Healthlink has transitioned all its programs to new operators. Clients can continue seeking services through the contact information below.
Together with these partners, we have worked carefully to ensure that there is continuity of care — meaning no disruption in people’s access to our services.
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What might seem like a simple snack is part of a larger strategy to advance food equity at UMass Memorial Health.
Through a partnership with Sodexo and Growing Places, locally sourced apple straws — made from apples grown in Central Massachusetts — are now being introduced into patient meals and hospital cafeterias. The effort reflects a growing focus on using purchasing power to support both community health and the regional economy.
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At UMass Memorial Health, improving access to healthy food is an essential part of improving health outcomes. That’s the focus of the Food Farmacy program — an initiative that connects patients experiencing food insecurity with nutritious food and supportive services.
Food Farmacy is part of a broader “Food is Medicine” approach. It recognizes that access to healthy food can play a critical role in preventing and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease...
UMass Memorial Health’s work to advance food equity is rooted in partnership — and one of the most important relationships in this work is with Growing Places, a North Central Massachusetts organization dedicated to improving food access, supporting local farmers and building a more equitable food system.
Across the region, Growing Places connects residents with fresh, locally grown food through mobile markets, home delivery programs and community-based partnerships. Their work spans more than two dozen communities...