Mini Grant Funding Opportunity

UMass Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for local non-profit organizations to fund small projects and events for Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027). This mini grant funding opportunity is intended to assist local partners that serve community members within the UMass Memorial Medical Center Community Health Assessment (CHA) service area: Grafton, Shrewsbury, West Boylston, Worcester.

Background

The UMass Memorial Medical Center Community Benefits Department is committed to the continued efforts of our partners and caregivers to improve the...

Dialysis|AV Access Program

Expert vascular surgeons provide 24-hour care for patients in need of emergent, short-term and long-term dialysis access. Through a close partnership with the nephrologist and dialysis center, we create a comprehensive, individualized dialysis access plan that prioritize the needs of each patient. 

Our Dialysis Access Program is ready to assist patients at any phase of treatment, including assessment, revision and maintenance.

Watch our patient education video about you’re your AV access procedure. 

How to Refer 

  • For urgent and nonurgent appointments, call our dialysis access phone: 508-612-3325.
  • F...

Patient Partner Program

Benefits of Our Patient Partner Program

A cancer diagnosis can leave patients searching for answers, reassurance and connection. The Patient Partner Program connects eligible patients with trained cancer survivors who understand what it's like to go through cancer treatment.

Your mentor can offer support, encouragement and practical tips based on their own experience navigating cancer treatment at UMass Memorial Health. They can also help you connect with programs and resources that may be helpful during treatment.

The program is led by our social work team and was developed in partnership with...

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