Massachussets

Events

Johnny Appleseed Festival
25 West Street, Downtown Leominster, MA
September 14, 2024 –  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/LEOMINSTERJAFESTIVAL/

Buildings Lighting Green for Liver Health

Listed alphabetically by city

  • Boston: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, October 1,2
  • Boston: Longfellow Bridge, October 1, 2
  • Weymouth: Fore River Bridge, October 1
  • Worcester: Kenneth F. Burns memorial Bridge, October 1,2

Proclamations

Check back later.

Liver Health Screenings

If you are uninsured and at risk you may be eligible for free screening. A listing of our partner sites offering screenings will be added to this page. Please check back or contact our free Helpline, 1-800-GO-LIVER/1-800-465-4837.

State Liver Disease Facts

  • 930 Massachusettsans died of liver disease in 2021 
  • 113 liver transplants were performed in 2023 with 799 people currently on the waiting list and 23 people who died waiting. 
  • 7.80% of adults in Massachusetts have diabetes. 
  • 60.70% of adults are overweight or obese. 
  • 21.10% of adults have no leisure-time physical activity.  
  • 1 serving of fruit is consumed daily on average by adults in Massachusetts. 
  • 1.7 servings of vegetables are consumed daily on average by adults in Massachusetts. 

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