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Video: Massachusetts doctor says flexibility is important when it comes to wearing masks
WCVB – February 28, 2022 As Governor Baker allows local school districts to make their own decisions about…
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Omicron BA.2 subvariant is more contagious and can reinfect people, but isn’t more severe, studies find
CNBC – February 25, 2022 A more contagious subvariant of Omicron, known as BA.2, is rapidly spreading across…
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New studies bring BA.2 variant into sharper focus
CNN – February 24, 2022 Even as COVID-19 cases have been dropping around the world, the relative proportion of…
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Join us in helping heal communities through conversation. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, shedding light on the unique mental health challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States experience. Sign up for a free Mental Health First Aid training near you and learn how to support those around you. ![]()
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Dr. Dan Barouch, who runs the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC, discusses with the Boston Globe what you need to know about this latest bout of COVID.![]()
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COVID infections are on the rise, with levels surging in states around the country. Here’s a refresher on how to prevent infection — and what to do if you do get the virus. Dr. Barouch, Director of the Center Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC, discusses the uptick in COVID and the variants in this NBC News article.![]()
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Covid's summer wave surges on as Biden tests positive
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Cases are increasing nationally, especially in the West and the Southeast, as three or four new variants of the virus are driving infections in different parts of the country. BIDMC was proud to sponsor the 17th annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Massachusetts - ACS CAN (ACSCANMA) Research Breakfast.![]()
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We are proud of our ACS sponsored scientist, Annalisa Di Ruscio, for presenting her translational research in leukemia, DNA methylation, and personalized medicine. This partnership with the ACS strengthens our commitment towards improving healthcare access, and furthering health equity initiatives, for our patients with cancer in greater Boston and across the state.
Community Health Survey for Beth Israel Lahey Health:FY25 Community Health Needs Assessment
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Community Health Survey for Beth Israel Lahey Health:<br />FY25 Community Health Needs Assessment. On WBUR, Dr. Kazi, Director of Cardiac Critical Care at BIDMC, discusses the latest Boston heat wave and the increase in cardiac incidents.![]()
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Deaths from heart disease and stroke likely climb in Mass. during heat waves
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A researcher predicts the three-day heat wave that engulfed much of Massachusetts this week will cause six to eight additional deaths in the state due to heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrest alon... The Boston Red Sox recently honored Andrea Driscoll as a Medical All-Star. Andrea is the Lead Technologist of the Blood Bank at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she has worked for 27 years. ![]()
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Andrea has developed a reputation among her colleagues for being extremely knowledgeable in the field of blood transfusion and for her dependability in a demanding role. Her co-workers describe her as being “a role model who keeps the blood bank running smoothly.” ![]()
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Congratulations, Andrea Driscoll, and thank you for everything you do for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!
Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Department of Neurology, Stroke Division at BIDMC, provides crucial information about stroke to FOX News Online.![]()
Stroke signs, symptoms, recovery and preventative measures: Life changes a survivor may face
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Most strokes are preventable. Expert offers insight on the underlying factors that cause a stroke and the challenging road to recovery many survivors face.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
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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.