UMass Memorial Medical Center provides the option to donate your baby’s umbilical cord blood at the time of delivery. The blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby's birth is rich in stem cells that are found in bone marrow. It used to be thrown away as waste, but by donating it you can help advance medical research.
Cord blood donation for research is easy and at no cost to you.
UMass Memorial Health is the only program in the region where you’ll find perinatologists, doctors with advanced training in high-risk obstetrical care. We are with you throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum providing personalized services that protect you and your growing baby. Our depth of experience helps more people experience positive birth outcomes.
If you need assistance growing your family, diagnosing irregular periods, or managing midlife hormonal changes, you can count on UMass Memorial. Our program is home to leading fertility specialists (reproductive endocrinologists) who deliver a broad range of personalized services. You also receive ongoing support from highly skilled nurses who are with you every step of the way.
Radiology tests can be critical in diagnosing illness in children so that the right treatment can be given as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, we understand that you and your child may feel nervous about having these tests, and our services are designed to put you and your child at ease.
You have the ability to save a life—or even several lives—by being an organ and tissue donor. And you can do this in two ways:
A kidney (renal) transplant is surgery in which a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into your body and takes over the job of filtering your blood.
Treating tumors and conditions affecting the base of the skull requires advanced expertise. At UMass Memorial Health, we bring together skilled specialists from a range of disciplines. They manage your care and operate in the most minimally invasive way possible. Our experience and training allow us to take a precise and delicate approach to complex skull base issues.
At UMass Memorial Health, we understand that how you look can sometimes affect how you feel. Our expert surgeons specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery. We get to know you and provide customized surgical care in a comfortable setting.
The surgeons at UMass Memorial provide a wide range of care for adult and pediatric patients seeking plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our surgical services include:
Our board-certified pediatric surgeons have extensive training in the unique needs of growing bodies, including smaller anatomy and complex childhood conditions. We use the latest methods, including minimally invasive techniques that are gentler on young patients. Our depth of experience leads to precise care and excellent outcomes.
Pediatric surgical experts at Children’s Medical Center deliver exceptional care for infants, children and young adults with: