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Amherst mother and son had life-threatening liver damage after eating poisonous wild mushroom
Kai Chen, 27, and his mother, Kam Look, 63, were both suffering from severe, life-threatening liver damage when they
Mediterranean Diced Salad
What a combo: chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery and grape tomatoes. The recipe is easy to make and great as a side dish or main course.
Serves 6
Self-Service Password Reset Tool
The self-service password reset tool can be used as an alternative method to calling our IS Support Center when a caregiver needs to reset their UMass Memorial Health password.
How Much Stuff Is in That School Backpack?
Ever wonder how much weight your child is lugging around in their school backpack? Put it on your bathroom scale. You'll be able to tell roughly how much it weighs and depending on that weight, whether or not your child is at risk of developing back pain.
Liver Transplant Surgery
What is a liver transplant?
A liver transplant is a surgery during which doctors remove your sick or injured liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a donor. Most often, the liver is from a deceased organ donor. Sometimes, a portion of the liver of a healthy living donor can be used for transplantation.
Who needs a liver transplant?
You cannot live without a liver. If your liver damaged to a point that it doesn’t work properly, in other words if you have liver failure, a liver transplant can help you to become healthy again and save your life.
Teriyaki Chicken and Mango Salad
Tired of lettuce and tomatoes dripping in dressing? Teriyaki Chicken and Mango Salad is a great option when you're looking for variety. Marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight, then grill over hot coals.
Serves 4
LGBTQIA+ Health Resources
Resources to Empower the LGBTQIA+ Community
At UMass Memorial Health, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Discrimination has no place in health care, and our commitment to serve you is unwavering. Here are some regional and national resources that can empower the LGBTQIA+ community when accessing care:
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