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Video: Massachusetts doctor says flexibility is important when it comes to wearing masks
WCVB – February 28, 2022 As Governor Baker allows local school districts to make their own decisions about…
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CNBC – February 25, 2022 A more contagious subvariant of Omicron, known as BA.2, is rapidly spreading across…
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We’re proud to announce that Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM, will join BIDMC as Chief of the newly created Division of Breast Surgery this fall! 👏 ![]()
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A world-renowned surgeon, immunotherapy innovator, and recently named President-elect of ASCO, Dr. Mittendorf will bring extraordinary leadership and expertise to our growing breast cancer program in collaboration with Dana-Farber. Take a closer look at this announcement: www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/news/2025/06/elizabeth-mittendorf-named-chief-of-the-division-of-breast...
Struggling with high blood pressure—even with treatment?![]()
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BIDMC’s Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, shares how lifestyle factors are often the hidden culprit. Learn expert tips for taking back control and lowering your numbers, naturally. 💪🩺![]()
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Take back your blood pressure control! - Harvard Health
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When blood pressure remains high despite treatment, making certain lifestyle changes can help. Examples include reducing dietary sodium, losing weight, limiting alcohol intake, exercising regularly... Join us on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:00 PM (via Zoom) for the 2nd session of our BIDMC Cancer Center Survivorship Lecture Series: Living with Lymphedema. ![]()
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This free, virtual seminar with Kathleen Shillue, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, will offer expert guidance on how diet and nutrition can play a key role in promoting long-term health and well-being after cancer treatment.![]()
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To register for this event, visit: redcap-edc.bidmc.harvard.edu/edata/surveys/?s=3AEXM9EHFXW8HTM3![]()
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#cancersurvivorship #lymphedemaawareness
A new study led by BIDMC's Tess Wiskel, MD, in partnership with Mariposa County and Direct Relief, examines how the California Oak Fire disrupted medical care and exposed key gaps in disaster preparedness.![]()
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Wildfires are a growing public health threat—and understanding their impact is critical to building resilient health systems.![]()
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Read the full article in Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, published by the Cambridge University Press 👇 ![]()
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#disasterpreparedness #ClimateHealth #wildfires #emergencymedicine #PublicHealth #directrelief #BIDMC #HealthEquity
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Preparedness, Information Needs, and Interruptions in Medical Care after the California Oak Fire - Volume 19 Many people with bipolar disorder face a tough tradeoff: effective treatment vs. unwanted weight gain. In a recent article, BIDMC’s Roscoe Brady, MD, PhD, shares expert insight on how medications impact weight—and what patients can do to manage it.![]()
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#BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthMatters #MedEdMonday #Psychiatry #BIDMC #WeightManagement #MentalHealthAwareness
Young people lead a new wave of Americans unaware of their hypertension. ![]()
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High blood pressure has awareness increasingly slipped under the radar since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to nationally representative health data. BIDMC's Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, shared comments on the study: www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/prevention/115902
Eid al-Adha Mubarak to our valued team members and communities observing this special occasion. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid al-Adha!
June is Pride Month — a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, dignity and care for all. This month, we celebrate the strength and contributions of our LGBTQ+ community. At BILH, we are PROUD to celebrate PRIDE!
Spotted at Fenway Park: #babysox super fans showing some big team spirit! Go Red Sox!⚾🧦
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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.