34 hospital and health system chief transformation officers to know | 2026
Penelope Iannelli, senior vice president and chief transformation officer at UMass Memorial Health, named as one of 34...
FY26 Mini Grant Recipients
FY26 Mini Grant Award Recipients
The Medical Center awarded a total of $30,000 in mini grant funds in FY26. Together, these mini grant recipients represent a diverse group of organizations committed to addressing social determinants of health and improving the well-being of individuals and families across Worcester County.
Through partnerships with community leaders and service providers, these initiatives will help strengthen access to resources, promote equity, and build healthier communities. Funds were awarded to the following organizations and projects:
Refugee Driving Education Program
Worc...
Black Excellence Celebration to honor three Worcester leaders
Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, a physician, professor and health equity leader at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass...
Rising stars: 188 healthcare leaders under 40 | 2026
Maureen Canellas, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine...
How UChicago Medicine, UMass Memorial ‘curate’ patient experience
Worcester-based UMass Memorial Health is taking a structural approach to patient experience by launching several...
UMass Memorial Health Names Jeff Biesczat as Chief Financial Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2026
Contact: Kristy Lee
Kristy.lee@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. —...
How health systems are solving a hospital-at-home headache
Health systems are partnering with third-party vendors or building their own logistics operations to solve on of the...
Depression Isn’t the Only Post-Birth Mental Illness Recent Mothers Experience
UMass Memorial Health Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas speaks on the importance of recognizing...
Lease-to-own condo project helps Main South business owners put down roots
UMass Memorial Health's Anchor Mission was the source of a $650,000 low-interest loan for Main South CDC's commercial...
Diverticulitis Care
Specialized Diverticulitis Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
We understand the physical and emotional impact diverticulitis can have on your life. You may feel fear or uncertainty about when your next attack might occur. The condition can also make it difficult to sleep, eat and stay active. But effective treatment options are available. Whether you experience occasional flare-ups or ongoing symptoms, we’re here to help.
The Diverticulitis Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center is the first center in the region dedicated exclusively to diverticulitis, making it a unique resource for...