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We're proud to be supporting the Boston Heart Walk and partnering with the American Heart Association -- Massachusetts to help fight heart disease and stroke. Hear from one of our team VIPs in this video, and join us on October 26!
Last week the BIDMC Fellowship in Disaster Medicine's held their 13th annual Pre-Deployment Course! Our incoming fellows spent 4 days in the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation learning the complexities and safety protocols of field deployment. Living in tents and running simulated missions, they tackled scenarios like mass casualties, pediatric care, and even hostile checkpoints—all designed to replicate real-world disaster settings.![]()
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This year's exercise involved responding to a flood disaster in a developing country, with over 40 faculty and alumni joining to guide them. And, for the second year in a row, Sasquatch made an appearance! ![]()
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Proud to train the next generation of leaders in disaster medicine as we enter our 18th year! Unique training like this takes the effort of many, so thank you to all who were involved!![]()
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On Friday, the Boston Red Sox honored Dr. David Lee as a Medical All-Star. Dr. Lee is the surgical director of liver transplantation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has performed over 400 liver transplants in his career. He has been instrumental in helping to lead BIDMC to the highest volume of liver transplant and shortest waiting time to transplant in New England. ![]()
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Dr. Lee's colleagues describe him as “an incredible leader and surgeon, dedicated to excellent patient care.” Congratulations, Dr. David Lee and thank you for your relentless commitment to providing life-saving care to patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
We understand that patients with cancer will navigate many ups and downs. Join us this month for a 4-week yoga and meditation program, curated for those at all stages of cancer care, and learn helpful tips to support both physical and emotional well-being.![]()
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Yoga and Meditation Program for people at all stages of Cancer care- October 2024
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We understand that patients with cancer will navigate many ups and downs. Join us this October for a 4-week yoga and meditation program, curated for those a... Help us improve the health of our community! Beth Israel Lahey Health and its member hospitals are doing a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the issues affecting people in our communities. This anonymous 15-minute survey will help us understand what you think about quality of life and available resources so we can improve patient care and community services. The survey is available in multiple languages.![]()
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Community Health Survey for Beth Israel Lahey Health: FY25 Community Health Needs Assessment
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Community Health Survey for Beth Israel Lahey Health: <br />FY25 Community Health Needs Assessment. Are you up-to-date on the latest colorectal cancer screening guidelines? Or maybe you're feeling uneasy about getting a colonoscopy? Join us for a free, informative virtual event on October 15, where BIDMC doctors will discuss screening recommendations, new methods, and answer your questions.![]()
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinar
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Join us for an informative and engaging virtual event dedicated to colorectal screening and prevention. On October 15th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST, we'll be bringing together a panel of experts to ... The American Cancer Society is proud to partner with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for a free webinar on Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention, happening on Tuesday, October 15, from noon until 1:00 p.m. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3zHz3Mu.
That face you make when you see yourself on the Fenway Park videoboard for the first time!![]()
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Zoey from Plymouth, MA was born at BIDMC on April, 2024. Six months later, she caught her first Boston Red Sox game where she was featured on the big screen as this week's BIDMC Red Sox Baby. Congratulations, Zoey and family!
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Thank you to everyone at BIDMC! You suit up every day to keep us safe while paving the way for a COVID vaccine. I am so deeply grateful for your hard-working team and will continue to send appreciation and gratitude from Texas.
Thank you to everyone at BIDMC! You suit up every day to keep us safe while paving the way for a COVID vaccine. I am so deeply grateful for your hard-working team and will continue to send appreciation and gratitude from Texas.... Collapse
You really are my heroes! In this time of such uncertainty, you have done everything to be there for your patients like me. I am truly grateful.
You really are my heroes! In this time of such uncertainty, you have done everything to be there for your patients like me. I am truly grateful.... Collapse
Thank you for being a trusted source for care, information and support. BIDMC staff is Boston's finest.
Thank you for being a trusted source for care, information and support. BIDMC staff is Boston's finest.... Collapse
I am truly grateful for my remarkable medical team at BIDMC. During this pandemic you have all been in my thoughts and prayers in hopes that you are safe and well. I know firsthand your dedication, care, support, competence and compassion which you have given me over the past 4.5 years of very challenging health issues I have encountered, the latest being in February of this year when I received extraordinary care as an in patient. I don't know what I would have done without you. It is my pleasure to have contributed to your Vaccine Research Fund realizing the... Read more
I am truly grateful for my remarkable medical team at BIDMC. During this pandemic you have all been in my thoughts and prayers in hopes that you are safe and well. I know firsthand your dedication, care, support, competence and compassion which you have given me over the past 4.5 years of very challenging health issues I have encountered, the latest being in February of this year when I received extraordinary care as an in patient. I don't know what I would have done without you. It is my pleasure to have contributed to your Vaccine Research Fund realizing the importance of developing a successful vaccine to fight COVID-19. Thank you for your dedication in pursuit of the well being of all of us in your care.... Collapse
Thank you to our healthcare heroes!
Thank you to our healthcare heroes!... Collapse
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We are so grateful for your support during these unprecedented times. Your quick response is funding our efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and giving us the flexibility we need to address this critical situation.
As we continue to provide extraordinary care to our patients, we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we have received from the community.
Please watch this message of thanks from Marsha Maurer, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services, Cynthia and Robert J. Lepofsky Chief Nursing Officer and Incident Commander for the COVID-19 response at BIDMC.