Health Care

Once again, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has been ranked one of the top five hospitals in Massachusetts by the U.S. News & World Report.

MetroWest Medical Center will no longer close its neonatal intensive care unit at its Framingham Union Hospital, opting to instead keep a step-down NICU open.

In 2024, the member organizations of WFCC and its 270 medical volunteers delivered free medical care to 6,500 patients.

UMass and healthcare leaders emphasize UMass Chan’s future success depends on its next chancellor’s ability to cultivate talent, face federal challenges head-on, invest in primary care, and commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts has received $2 million in funding through the state’s fiscal 2026 budget to support residents’ access to sexual and reproductive health care throughout the state.

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro has dropped his interim tag and assumed his presidential roles at two UMass Memorial Health hospitals. 

Jill Larsen has stepped down from her role on the Framingham health data and technology firm’s board.

One in six Massachusetts residents receive benefits from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Under the "big beautiful bill" President Donald Trump signed into law this month, 175,000 SNAP recipients -- including legally present immigrants -- could lose some or all of their benefits, according to the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute.

The Division of Insurance approved 2026 rates for six insurers in the merged market, which provides a subset of Bay Staters with health insurance through individual and small business plans.

A non-emergency transportation company with operations in Worcester County has been ordered to pay $1.05 million.