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View the latest updates, information, and stories of hope from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and across the Beth Israel Lahey Health system. Like, share and comment!
Recently, the Boston Red Sox honored Glenn Bubley, MD, as a Medical All-Star at Fenway Park where over 200 Beth Israel Lahey Health staff members were in attendance. Dr. Bubley has been an oncologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for over 40 years. He specializes in the treatment of prostate and bladder cancer and has been involved in research to develop new treatments for these cancers. He is a native of Chicago but has been an avid Red Sox fan since 1980. ![]()
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Thank you to Dr. Bubley for many years of leadership and compassionate care at BIDMC!
Research shows that relatives who have watched Alzheimer's progression in a loved one become hyper-vigilant in monitoring their own memories. Timothy Scarella, MD, a psychiatrist at BIDMC, spoke to The New York Times about coping with these fears. Take a look ⬇️
‘What if This is My Destiny?’ Children of Alzheimer’s Patients Sometimes Fear Future Diagnosis
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Watching a loved one’s decline can be heartbreaking, and can stoke concerns about potential memory loss. We are honored to announce that BIDMC has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke quality achievement award! This award is in recognition of our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. ![]()
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Timeline photosBeth Israel Lahey Health celebrates National Health Center Week to commemorate the valuable accomplishments of community health centers nationwide. We are particularly honored to highlight our Community Care Alliance, a network of our affiliated community health centers which include, Bowdoin Street Health Center, Charles River Community Health, The Dimock Center, Fenway Health, and South Cove Community Health Center. ![]()
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We proudly partner with these community centers to support access to quality, inclusive healthcare services for our diverse patient populations. Learn more: bit.ly/3Q7XIwi
Please be aware that the Green Line E Branch is currently undergoing maintenance, and will be suspended now through August 21st. Until then, riders can use the Route 39 bus service as an alternative. If you're traveling along this route to BIDMC, please allow for extra time.
Cancer remains one of the most active areas of immunotherapy research, and individuals with bladder cancer are among those who stand to benefit most from these medicines. In the article below, Joaquin Bellmunt, MD, an oncologist at BIDMC, speaks to Time magazine about the latest advancements in immunotherapy ⤵️
These Advancements Are Improving Prognoses for People With Bladder Cancer
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Refinements in chemotherapies, radiation treatments, and surgery are improving prognoses for people with bladder cancer. Late-stage cancer diagnoses are on the rise. In the early months of the pandemic, the number of screening appointments in the U.S. dropped sharply as states imposed stay-at-home orders. Daphna Spiegel, MD, a radiation oncologist at BIDMC, recently spoke to Healio about this trend. Read more⬇️
Late-stage cancer diagnoses rise after pandemic-related drop in screenings
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During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cancer screenings in the U.S. dropped sharply as states imposed stay-at-home orders and health care providers sought to reduce exposure ... Congratulations to the chief nursing officer at BIDMC, Marsha Maurer, DNP, RN, on being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing! Marsha was selected for her transformative work to advance public health. Learn more ⤵️ ![]()
Marsha Maurer Selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing | BIDMC of Boston
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BIDMC's Marsha Maurer, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer, has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Read more about the honor and her impact. Don't sleep on this news 😴 Margaret Blattner, MD, a sleep medicine expert at BIDMC, weighs in on new research showing that people who nap frequently may be more at risk for high blood pressure. See the People article below for more.
New Research Shows People Who Nap Frequently May Be More at Risk for High Blood Pressure
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Experts say that though taking naps is not harmful, they can be the result of poor sleep at night, which can cause health problemsWords of Encouragement
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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.