Information Regarding Providers
UMass Memorial Health (the “Hospital Facility”) does not employ its own physicians to perform medical services. Each physician or other third-party provider, if any, bills for their own medical services and follows their own financial assistance and billing and collection procedures. Accordingly, the following services provided by the physicians or other third-party providers, are not covered by the...
Spine Center FAQ
Living with back pain can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes overwhelming. Whether your symptoms are new or ongoing, understanding your options can make a meaningful difference. Explore answers to common questions about preventing back pain, treatment options, and when surgery may be recommended.
LGBTQIA+ Terminology
Asexual | Asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity.
Bisexual | Those who identify as bisexual feel a sexual and/or romantic attraction to more than one gender. This is sometimes used interchangeably with pansexual.
Gay | A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender.
Genderqueer | Genderqueer people embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, but not always, sexual orientation. They may see themselves as a combination of the two binary genders, neither male nor female or as a...
Doula Services Team
Our team includes dedicated providers who help our community have positive birth experiences and outcomes:
Cherise Hamblin, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Hamblin has more than a decade of experience as an obstetrician/gynecologist.
She leads the Doula Program, making sure you have the extra help and support you need during pregnancy and childbirth.
Dr. Hamblin is also the Director of the Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) Community Workforce Development and Capacity Building Program for UMass Chan Medical School’s Collaborative in Health Equity. She's passionate about making sure everyone, no matter...