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For the past 10 years, the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has transformed the way we understand and improve patient care.![]()
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What began with the visionary philanthropy of Richard and Susan Smith has grown into a nationally and internationally recognized center, bringing together nearly 70 investigators and staff dedicated to advancing cardiovascular outcomes research, health policy evaluation, and data-driven innovation.![]()
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Recently, BIDMC celebrated the Center’s 10th anniversary alongside members of the Smith family, faculty, staff, donors, and trustees. The event honored a decade of groundbreaking discoveries, exceptional mentorship, and meaningful partnerships that continue to shape health care on a global scale.![]()
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Congratulations to the entire Smith Center team on this remarkable milestone, and thank you to the donors whose generosity continues to fuel innovation, discovery, and better outcomes for patients everywhere.![]()
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BIDMC celebrates 10 years of the Smith Center, highlighting growth, global impact, and advances in outcomes research and patient care. Congratulations to Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, director of AI programs for BIDMC’s Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research, on being selected as one of just 10 participants nationwide for the National Academy of Medicine’s 2026 Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program. 🎉👏 ![]()
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Through this prestigious program, Dr. Rodman will lead research exploring how AI-powered second opinions can help improve clinical decision-making and reduce diagnostic errors for hospitalized patients. His work aims to better understand how large language models (LLMs) can be thoughtfully integrated into patient care to support safer, more accurate diagnoses. ![]()
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Learn more about Dr. Rodman’s selection and the innovative project he’ll be leading at BIDMC ⤵️ ![]()
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BIDMC’s Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, among 10 named to NAM’s 2026 Diagnostic Excellence Scholars cohort to improve diagnosis nationwide. The Boston Red Sox honored Heather Jacene, MD, as a Medical All-Star!⭐![]()
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As Chief of Molecular Imaging and Theranostics at BIDMC, Dr. Jacene is a leader in nuclear medicine whose work is advancing cancer care and helping train the next generation of radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.![]()
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Medical All Star Spotlight: Heather Jacene | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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BIDMC’s Dr. Heather Jacene, a renowned nuclear medicine physician and leader, was recognized by the Boston Red Sox as one of our Medical All-Stars for June. Your gut does a lot more than digest food — it plays a major role in metabolism, immune function, and even mood. 🧠🥗 ![]()
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In a recent appearance on the TODAY Show, BIDMC’s Trisha Pasricha, MD, author and director of gut-brain research, explains why gut health matters, signs your gut may be functioning well (or not), and simple ways to support it — including adding more fiber to your diet.![]()
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Watch the segment to learn how small changes can make a big difference for your overall health:
Boost Your Gut-Brain Connection With These Smart Strategies
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Almost 40% of Americans say their daily lives are affected by their bowel habits so Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author and a director of gut-brain research, joins TODAY to break down why gut health is so imp... Beth Israel Lahey Health was proud to sponsor and participate in Tu Salud, a vibrant community event focused on promoting health, wellness, and access to care and resources for Latino families and communities. 💙 ![]()
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Thank you to the organizers, community partners, volunteers, and everyone who attended for helping make the event such a meaningful success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with and support the communities we serve!
A late-night playoff game. A major news event. A city holding its breath together. 🌙🏀 ![]()
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In a new opinion piece published in Clocks & Sleep, researchers at BIDMC explore the concept of “public sleep” — the idea that shared events can shape how entire communities sleep, think, feel, and function.![]()
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Dr. Tony Cunningham, director of BIDMC’s Center for Sleep and Cognition, explains how everything from sports championships to elections and natural disasters can disrupt sleep on a population level — and why understanding that matters more than ever in our always-connected world.![]()
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Read the full Q&A to learn more about the science behind collective sleep loss and how to better manage it.![]()
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Q&A with Tony J. Cunningham, PhD, explores “public sleep,” revealing how major events disrupt shared sleep patterns and what it means for daily life. From BIDMC ➡️ Fenway Park.![]()
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Ted Hong, MD, took the field as a Medical All-Star, proudly representing the BIDMC Department of Radiation Oncology and it's commitment to advancing cancer care for patients.
A new study from BIDMC, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that many very preterm infants in Massachusetts never receive the early intervention services designed to support their development — and racial disparities widen at every step of care.![]()
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The research also found that while most babies born before 32 weeks are referred for support after leaving the NICU, far fewer ultimately receive the therapies and services that can help improve long-term outcomes.![]()
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Read more about how researchers hope targeted interventions can help close gaps in care and improve long-term outcomes for vulnerable infants. 👇 ![]()
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Study finds many Mass. preemies miss early intervention programs that support development, with disparities limiting access to care. We know exercise is good for our health—but why? ![]()
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Robert Gerszten, MD, explores how physical activity affects the body at a molecular level and what emerging research is revealing about exercise, longevity, and the future of personalized treatments. ![]()
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The benefits of exercise are clear. “The more you exercise, the less chance you have of dying,” said Beth Israel’s Robert Gerszten. What’s less clear is how that happens at a molecular level. ...Words 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.... 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!
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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.