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A study conducted by specialists in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC found COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are immunogenic in pregnant and lactating women, including against viral variants. Read more from the New York Times. nyti.ms/3ybwXyE
Coronavirus Vaccines Protect Pregnant Women, Another Study Suggests
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The shots may also have benefits for infants and do not seem to damage the placenta, according to the latest research.When's the last time you had an annual visit with your doctor? During Women's Health Week, take the time to learn about the importance of having regular exams. bit.ly/3hgAUw7
The Importance of the Annual Well Woman Exam | BIDMC of Boston
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An Annual Well Woman Exam helps women stay up-to-date on important health screenings such as gynecologic cancer, pregnancy, blood pressure, thyroid and more.Dan Barouch, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC, weighs in on how COVID-19 booster shots could help in the global fight against the virus. abcn.ws/3hkxDvE
How COVID-19 booster shots could help in global fight against the virus
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With new mutations of COVID-19 emerging worldwide, scientists and vaccine manufacturers are testing booster shots specifically designed to fight these new variants.Our nurses are collaborators, researchers, trainers, teachers, leaders, innovators, and lifesavers. They give so much of themselves in service of our mission. Now is the time to give back to them to recognize their resilience and dedication. Please consider making a gift to our Annual Fund today: bit.ly/3lCG97Y
As Nurses Week comes to an end, we want to thank all of our exceptional nurses at BIDMC. Thank you for all that you've done, and continue to do! 💙
Meghan A. Melina, BSN, RN, CWOCN, represents the art and science of nursing as a member of the Wound Care Team, where she works as a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse. She also provides extraordinary care as a per diem staff member on Farr 2. Meghan truly loves doing wound care and teaching nurses how to care for complicated wounds.
Meghan uses her tremendous depth of knowledge and experience to teach new nurses everything about wound and skin care. She helped revise a training on the prevention of pressure injuries that is used throughout the medical center.
Meghan discovered an area of nursing practice that she loves and she has dedicated herself to her specialty. She pursued rigorous core learning in the form of nursing certification and developed an expert knowledge of the science of wound care. She is being honored by her colleagues for her skill, enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge. Today we recognize Meghan for her dedication to the field of nursing!
During her 14 years as a nurse on Farr 2, Kate Orsillo, MSN, RN, has been involved in many different clinical and leadership initiatives. Kate is one of two co-chairs of Farr 2’s Unit Based Council and has worked over the last year to prioritize the well-being of the nurses and PCTs on Farr 2 during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the COVID-19 surge was at its peak, Kate led efforts within the council to ensure the wellbeing of staff. She put together a wellness binder to remind staff of the importance of self-care and hung posters reminding staff to pause and reflect on how they were feeling before leaving work each day. After the first surge, Kate organized an entire week called “Reflection and Renewal” for all the nurses and PCTs on the unit. This included small group discussions, a moment of silence for the patients who were lost on Farr 2 during the pandemic, and an amazing 7-minute video celebrating the work of the staff during an extraordinary time.
Kate has earned her master’s degree in nursing, and she brings her broadened knowledge and perspective to her work every day. Kate embodies the tenets of BIDMC’s nursing mission and is an extraordinary example of excellence in nursing practice. We are incredibly grateful to have nurses like Kate at BIDMC!
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Catch the 25th Annual Mother’s Day Walk For Peace with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute LIVE! Tune into bit.ly/3nPsvRz at 9:00 AM TODAY for a live broadcast of the annual celebration!
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At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, colleagues in the East Campus operating room look to Alma Martin, RN for her leadership, clinical expertise, and reassurance. During the pandemic, Alma was instrumental in implementing safety protocols for patients and employees. No matter what, Alma takes the time to explain, educate, and provide hands-on support whenever needed. This was especially true during the past year when Alma worked tirelessly to empower her colleagues during one of the most challenging professional moments of their lives. Thank you, Alma, for your commitment to excellence during this pivotal year. #nursesweek
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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.