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More BIDMC COVID-19 News
Video: Massachusetts doctor says flexibility is important when it comes to wearing masks
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CNBC – February 25, 2022 A more contagious subvariant of Omicron, known as BA.2, is rapidly spreading across…
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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!
BIDMC’s West Campus Operating Room is looking for experienced RNs and nurse leaders to join our high-acuity, Level I Trauma center.![]()
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At BIDMC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, Magnet-recognized environment specializing in advanced trauma and surgical care — with pay that reflects your skill, experience, and impact.![]()
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Apply today and grow your career with us: jobs.bilh.org/search-jobs?orgIds=169&ac=14602&ascf=[{%22key%22:%22custom_fields.organization%22,%22value%22:%22Beth%20Israel%20Deaconess%20Medical%20Center%22}]
Between games at Fenway Park, Red Sox players Rob Refsnyder and Connor Wong surprised BIDMC staff with a visit! They signed autographs, snapped photos, and made it a day our staff won’t forget.💙❤️
At BIDMC, caring for people with Parkinson’s and their families goes beyond medicine — it’s about community, compassion, and hope. ![]()
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We invite you to join us for the 27th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Patient & Care Partner Symposium on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This free event brings together patients, care partners, and experts to share practical strategies, new innovations, and inspiration for living well with Parkinson’s.![]()
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📅 November 22, 2025![]()
📍 BIDMC Klarman Building & on Zoom - Free to attend (registration required)![]()
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👉 In-person registration: bit.ly/3IagUuZ![]()
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👉 Virtual registration: bit.ly/4nhiEkR![]()
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Together, we can support and uplift the Parkinson’s community.![]()
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#ParkinsonsAwareness #BIDMC #CompassionInCare
Could time spent on your phone in the bathroom increase your risk of hemorrhoids? 🚽📱 ![]()
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In a new study led by BIDMC gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, researchers found that smartphone use on the toilet was linked with a higher likelihood of hemorrhoids — and that many people don’t even realize their phone is keeping them there longer.![]()
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Read Dr. Pasricha’s insights on the findings, what hemorrhoids really are, and why it’s important to normalize gut health conversations. 👇
Swipe Left on Scrolling: How Smartphones May Increase Hemorrhoid Risk | BIDMC of Boston
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BIDMC study finds using smartphones on the toilet raises hemorrhoid risk by 46%, as phone users sit longer and exercise less, especially younger adults. A special morning at BIDMC! Boston Red Sox players Connor Wong and Rob Refsnyder stopped by the Klarman Building to visit heart transplant and cardiology patients and staff. Thank you for brightening everyone’s day!💙⚾
The Boston Red Sox honored Dr. Christopher Smith of BIDMC as a Medical All-Star at Fenway Park. Dr. Smith is Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and Vice Chair for Education, as well a primary care physician in Healthcare Associates at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Smith’s residents commend his educational style which “prioritizes kindness, curiosity and empathy in interactions with patients and colleagues.” ![]()
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For over two decades, Dr. Smith has been educating residents to not only be expert clinicians, but also to be well-rounded and compassionate caregivers. Congratulations, Dr. Smith, and thank you for everything you do for patients and the Internal Medicine Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!
Happy Labor Day from all of us at Beth Israel Lahey Health! 💙 ![]()
Today we honor the hard work and dedication of our staff, patients, and community. Wishing you a safe, restful holiday.
The Boston Globe recently shared a touching article about a simple personal pizza at BIDMC’s Young Family Café in the Klarman Building. 🍕 Its a story about comfort food, but also about the people behind the scenes. ![]()
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Thank you to all the food service staff at the medical center and to all the nurses, doctors, and surgeons who deliver compassionate care and peace of mind, every day! 💙 www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/19/lifestyle/hospital-food-beth-israel![]()
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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!
Thank you to our healthcare heroes!... Collapse
Thank You
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.