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"At BIDMC I've grown into a more confident and knowledgeable nurse. I've been mentored by great leaders," says Rachel Bresilla, a clinical nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. “What inspires me the most is this opportunity we have to serve and provide extraordinary care for others during their most vulnerable moments in life." ![]()
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Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which, when not properly managed, can lead to serious health problems. A new study led by BIDMC's Nicholas Chiu, MD and Kenneth Mukamal, MD, shows that fewer than 30% of older adults in need of intensive treatment for high blood pressure actually receive it. Read more ⏬
Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
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Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for hypertension actually get it, new research shows. Run the 2023 Boston Marathon® with #teambilh in support of BIDMC! Spots fill up quickly. Learn more and apply today at 2023.treadstrong.org!
Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Beth Israel Lahey Health is proud to celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx employees, patients, families, and community members. We look forward to highlighting stories that show how these rich and diverse voices can drive the future of medicine and how we can provide high-quality care to all.
Ovarian cancer is one of those conditions that you may not think about unless you have a family history of it. During #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, BIDMC's Leslie Garrett, MD, Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology, discusses risk factors and symptoms to review with your doctor — take a look ⤵️
Ovarian Cancer: Who Is At Risk? | BIDMC of Boston
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Ovarian cancer risk factors include more than just family history. Age, menstrual cycle history, hormone therapy use, and genetics may also play a role. The risk of stroke appears to double in the hour after consuming just one drink—be it wine, beer, or hard spirits. In a new study, Murray Mittleman, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Unit at BIDMC, discusses the impact that alcohol consumption plays on stroke risk. Check it out 🔽
Stroke warning: The drink that doubles the risk within 1 hour
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A STROKE is a medical emergency that requires a swift response. Research has found just one single drink can more than double your risk of a stroke within one hour of consumption. Today, we remember all those we lost on 9/11, and we honor the brave heroes who risked and sacrificed their lives. #neverforget
BIDMC and Deerfield Management, a healthcare investment firm, have partnered in research to accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutics. Deerfield Management will provide up to $130M along with additional scientific and operational support to this collaboration to advance BIDMC research that has the potential to transform patient care over the next decade. Read more ➡️ ![]()
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to our healthcare heroes!
Thank you to our healthcare heroes!
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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.