Press Release: 8/4/2026

UMass Memorial Health Receives $250,000 Grant From Bank of America to Support the North Pavilion

Key points




  • Bank of America is providing a two hundred fifty thousand dollar$250,000 grant to support expansion of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s North Pavilion

  • Funding will help complete 24 additional patient rooms, expanding access to high-quality care in Worcester

  • The gift marks the first corporate donation to the campaign

  • Bank of America continues its longstanding commitment to Worcester, including local philanthropic giving, volunteerism and support for economic opportunity





Rendering of the new UMass Memorial Health North Pavilion exterior



WORCESTER, MassachusettsM.A. – UMass Memorial Health today announced it has received a two hundred fifty thousand dollar$250,000 Anchor Grant from Bank of America. This significant funding will advance expansion of the state-of-the art North Pavilion, part of UMass Memorial Medical Center. This marks the first corporate gift toward the North Pavilion philanthropic campaign.



“We are grateful to Bank of America for this generous contribution,” said Justin Precourt, President of UMass Memorial Medical Center. “This investment helps support the expansion of the North Pavilion, enabling us to provide high-quality care to more patients while addressing growing capacity needs.”



The North Pavilion currently has 72 private patient rooms for acute care, with a focus on chronic disease management. The facility was designed with shell space to accommodate 24 additional patient beds, and this expansion will complete those rooms.



“At Bank of America, we know growing communities need access to high-quality medical care,” said Michael Garand, President of Bank of America Worcester. “We’re proud to partner with UMass Memorial Health to help expand the North Pavilion to better serve our community.”



The new rooms are expected to open in summer 2027.



Frequently asked questions



Question: Why is Bank of America investing in healthcare infrastructure like the North Pavilion?



Answer: Bank of America is committed to strengthening the communities where it operates by supporting access to essential services, including healthcare. Investments like this help ensure Worcester residents have access to high-quality care while supporting long-term community growth.



Question: How does this grant reflect Bank of America’s broader commitment to Worcester?



Answer: Bank of America has a strong and ongoing presence in Worcester, with approximately 170 local employees, 14 financial centers, and a long history of community investment. Since 2020, the company has contributed about two point nine million dollars$2.9 million in philanthropic giving, delivered more than 10,500 volunteer hours, and provided significant lending to local businesses to support economic growth.



Question: What areas does Bank of America prioritize in Worcester?



Answer: Bank of America works with local partners to advance economic opportunity, stable housing and community development, while also supporting arts and culture organizations that help Worcester thrive.



UMass Memorial Health



UMass Memorial Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts with more than 20,000 caregivers and 2,400 physicians. Our comprehensive system includes UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional, and UMass Memorial Medical Group. We are the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School. For more information, visit the UMass Memorial Health website. 



Bank of America



Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 A T MsATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (F D I CFDIC), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (N Y S E B A CNYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.



Reporters may contact



Kristy Lee, UMass Memorial Health

kristy.lee@umassmemorial.org



Andy Aldridge, Bank of America

andrew.aldridge@bofa.com