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Jessica Keener and Vivian Kelley

Rekindling a Special Bond with a Former Brigham Nurse

My shining moment this year was the day I reconnected with my primary nurse, Vivian Kelley, RN, after 39 years!

December 20, 2018
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Warming Hearts on a Winter Day

I’m fortunate to work with a person like Chuck Pozner, MD, Emergency Medicine physician and executive director of the STRATUS Center, who has been not only a phenomenal mentor but also someone who constantly inspires me to be better and help others.

December 20, 2018
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Jason Frangos and team

The ‘Antidote to Burnout’: Helping Underserved Communities

I made my second trip to Shiprock, N.M., in November 2018 as part of the Brigham and Women’s Outreach Program.

December 20, 2018
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seasonal birch tree decoration

Seasonal Birch Trees Honor Our Roots in the Local Community

There were so many shining moments throughout 2018, but what brings me the most joy this holiday season are the decorative birch trees displayed across our main campus.

December 20, 2018
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Bruynell and staff

A Community of Lifelong Learners

Being a new employee at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, my personal shining moment has been the teamwork and camaraderie I’ve experienced here, and it is one of the many joys that make me proud to be part of the Brigham.

December 20, 2018
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A Shared Commitment to Improving Diabetes Care

I have been going annually to New Mexico with the Outreach Program with Indian Health Service since 2009, and each year gets better.

December 20, 2018
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Carlson with Shiprock members

Thankful for Our Friends in Shiprock

In November, I had the privilege of traveling with three of my team members to the Northern New Mexico Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, N.M., as part of the Brigham and Women’s Outreach Program with Indian Health Service.

December 20, 2018
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Celebrating the First of Many Future Successes

“Great Friday news!!!” At first glance, it seemed that was the entirety of the email from Paula Squires, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, our senior vice president of Human Resources.

December 20, 2018
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Maddy Pearson and nursing staff

Making the Magnet Magic Happen

My One Shining Moment for 2018 represents the culmination of many shining moments for the Department of Nursing and our entire Brigham community.

December 20, 2018
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Proud to Be Living Our Values

Recently I listened to our president, Dr. Nabel, speak at Town Meeting.

December 20, 2018
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La’Lena Etheart BSN, RN, PCCN

The Power of Hand Hygiene

I recently went back to school for my master’s degree in Nursing Administration.

December 20, 2018
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Fundraising walk

A Walk to Remember

Every year, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital participate as a team in the Boston Heart Walk and fundraise to support cardiovascular research and education, advocate for health and save lives.

December 20, 2018
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Standing Room Only: Nursing Dreams Becoming a Reality

Many of you have already heard about the four amazing Brigham patient care assistants (PCAs) who received the inaugural Neskey Educational Opportunity Fund Scholarships, which provide full-tuition support to University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston for PCAs who aspire to have a career in nursing.

December 20, 2018