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Worried about memory lapses? You're not alone. Stephanie Buss, MD, a cognitive neurologist at BIDMC, shares expert on how to deal with those "senior moments," and how to sharpen your thinking. 🧠✨ Read more below: ![]()
How to stop stressing over minor memory lapses - Harvard Health
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Many people worry about occasional memory lapses that occur with age. To cope, it helps to talk to a doctor; reduce stress by following healthy lifestyle habits; and use strategies to retain inform... Happy National Doctors’ Day! Today, we honor the hard work, empathy, and skill of our incredible physicians. Your commitment to healing and improving lives makes a lasting impact on our patients and communities across BILH every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙
Happy Eid Al-Fitr! Beth Israel Lahey Health wishes our patients, staff, and community a joyous and blessed celebration. May this day bring you health, happiness, and peace. Eid Mubarak!
We're so excited to share that BIDMC's Richard Everard Wolfe, MD, FACEP has received the AACEM Lifetime Service Award, recognizing his pioneering contributions to emergency medicine! 👏🎉 ![]()
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An internationally respected leader, Dr. Wolfe has advanced emergency ultrasound, residency training, and patient safety while shaping the future of the field through his leadership at BIDMC since 1999.![]()
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From revolutionizing emergency care to training generations of physicians, Dr. Wolfe’s impact is profound. Join us in celebrating this well-earned honor! ![]()
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We asked our team for tips and tricks to get you through the toughest part of a colonoscopy...the prep! A colonoscopy is just one day of your life but it can save your life — follow these tips to make the prep a little easier.![]()
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Three months into 2025 and the US has already surpassed last year's total # of measles cases. BIDMC's Dan Barouch, MD, warns this outbreak may be bigger than reported and highlights the importance of vaccination. ![]()
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Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024 | CNN
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Three months into 2025, the United States has surpassed the total number of measles cases in the country for all of last year. At just 41, Kate received an unexpected stage two colon cancer diagnosis. This year, she celebrated her remission by climbing Mt. Washington alongside her BIDMC care team and is sharing her story to emphasize the importance of regular colorectal cancer screenings.![]()
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“Don’t wait for the warning signs to get screened. It is one day of your life, and it can save your life.”![]()
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Kate’s colorectal cancer was misdiagnosed, but a second opinion at BIDMC saved her life. Don’t wait—get screened early and protect your health. Happy Match Day! Congratulations and welcome to all of the incoming residents who matched with BIDMC. We can't wait to meet you!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Curious about what to expect during a colonoscopy? Dr. Katharine Germansky walks you through the process so you feel confident and prepared. ![]()
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If you're 45 or older, have a family history or are experiencing any symptoms, don’t wait —schedule your screening with the link below⬇️ ![]()
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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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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.