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This week, staff from 11R, 8S, and 8F all wore pink or green today in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness and Liver Cancer Awareness this month! We love to see this coordination and collaboration for amazing causes!
Did you know that both women and men are at risk for developing breast cancer? However, the risks are quite different. While men account for only about 1% of breast cancer cases, 1 out of 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
During #breastcancerawarenessmonth, learn more about our resources to support your breast health by visiting bit.ly/3BopAoQ.
Today, on #NationalComingOutDay, we recognize all our LGBTQ+ staff, family members, and community members. No matter who you love, we celebrate your bravery and stand beside you with pride.
We are proud and grateful to celebrate today as #IndigenousPeoplesDay and reflect on our commitment to better serve all communities and break down barriers to health equity.
October is #breastcancerawarenessmonth. Did you know BIDMC has a BreastCare Center devoted to breast health and breast cancer prevention? Stay tuned throughout the month as our experts answer your questions about breast care!
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We are looking forward to participating in the American Heart Association -- Massachusetts Virtual Boston Heart Walk on October 30th! Meet Amanda Costa, an honorary member of our 2021 team focused on Women and Cardiovascular Health.
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BIDMC patient Amanda Costa was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and needed open-heart surgery. Read about her journey from heart surgery to motherhood.It's #breastcancerawarenessmonth. Read 5 things women under 40 should know about #breastcancer
Five Things Women Under 40 Should Know About Breast Cancer | BIDMC of Boston
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Breast cancer is rare for women under 40. So, a breast cancer diagnosis can be shocking news for a young woman to hear.Some Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare primary care practices are experiencing phone service outages preventing inbound calls from connecting. We are working to resolve the issue. If you need to call your provider’s office, please visit our website for instructions. As always, for health emergencies, call 911.
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#HispanicHeritageMonthSpotlight: We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and World Heart Day by recognizing BIDMC’s Latinx Cardiovascular Clinic. So we decided to get in touch with Dr. Pablo Quintero Pinzon, Director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Latinx Cardiovascular Clinic (LCC).
Created in 2013, the LCC seeks to provide culturally sensitive care for the Latino population of Massachusetts.
When asked how the need for the LCC, in particular, was determined, Dr. Quintero Pinzon noted that certain populations may be at higher risk for some diseases and that the Hispanic population “tends to have higher percentages of uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.” He explained that “experience suggests language barriers interfere with optimal care of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions” which is an issue he and his team are trying to target.
Within Dr. Quintero Pinzon’s clinic, everyone speaks Spanish which has allowed for expanded cardiology services. To combat that issue outside of the clinic, instead of relying on patients to make outside appointments on their own, potentially forcing them to deal with language barriers should they receive a referral, Dr. Quintero Pinzon and his team have created a network of Spanish-speaking providers who are available for outreach to secure follow up appointments within multiple subspecialties.
As of now, the Latinx Cardiovascular Clinic sees between 350-400 patients each year, not including visits with other cardiovascular subspecialty providers. According to Dr. Quintero Pinzon, the best way to avoid ending up in his clinic is to maintain a regular relationship with your doctor to control major risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease – things like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
Another way to do that is by exercising regularly. Whether you want to run on a treadmill, throw a football, or go for a walk, getting at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week or, alternately, 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, will help keep your heart healthy and strong.
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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.