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.

Most common cause for chronic liver failure is...

LGBTQIA+ Health Resources

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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:

Understanding Gender

  • Understanding Gender: Gender Spectrum provides various resources to explain the concept of gender and how to create an inclusive world across the spectrum of gender diversity.
  • LGBTQIA+ Terminology: This glossary can help...

Kimberly M. Salmon

Kimberly joined The Hanover as Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and President of the foundation in May of 2020. In this role, Kim leads the strategy and execution of the company’s charitable foundation and community relations programs. Kim is also responsible for driving key strategic employee engagement initiatives that align with The Hanover’s mission and CARE values.

Kim joined The Hanover from Fallon Health, where she served as director of community relations and engagement. She also led Fallon’s corporate giving, community outreach, volunteerism and engagement. With over 30...

LGBTQIA+ Specialty Care

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Offering Gender-Affirming Specialty Care

UMass Memorial Health is dedicated to providing a wide range of specialty services tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our providers support and care for those undergoing gender affirmation, ensuring you feel respected throughout your health care journey. 

Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine

During the critical stage of adolescence where rapid development and exploration occur, our specialists offer vital affirming care. Early support is essential for overall health and well-being, building confidence, navigating social interactions, and...

LGBTQIA+ Primary Care

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Providing Inclusive, Affirming Primary Care

At UMass Memorial Health, we recognize the importance of providing inclusive and affirming primary care tailored specifically to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Everyone deserves compassion and respect, and our primary care providers are here to build a robust and supportive partnership with you.

Our providers are advocates that help you navigate the health care system at every stage of your life. We prioritize creating a safe and respectful environment where you can receive the care you deserve.

Routine health screenings are essential for...

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