Finding the Human Connection in Quiet Moments
It wasn’t about roles or credentials or expertise – it was about human connection and one individual doing everything possible to improve the life of another.
December 23, 2016
BWH Bulletin: Passionate Storytelling Shines a Light on Many Moments
Each week, we have the distinct privilege of sharing with the BWH community – and beyond – the medical achievements, pioneering research, community outreach and clinical education that happen here.
December 23, 2016
Going Behind the Scenes at the NICU
I was able to see the amazing work they do with their patients and hear from the families about their appreciation for all that the nurses do.
December 23, 2016
ED ‘Adopts’ Local School to Help Children in Need
We reached out to the school administration to make wish list of Christmas gifts for the neediest students.
December 23, 2016
‘Thank You for Bringing Out the Best in Me’
I realized that just going a little out of my way can help one person more than we can imagine. I did not do it for recognition. I did it because I put myself in his shoes.
December 23, 2016
The Brigham Way Shines on Many Moments
Whether it’s a smile, the squeeze of a hand or a grander gesture, the acts of kindness and compassion of staff make our very large institution feel warm and welcoming for those we serve.
December 23, 2016
Book Donation Helps Babies Thrive
Thanks to an incredibly generous book donation of Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt publishers, many BWH NICU families will receive books to read to their infants during their hospital stay.
December 23, 2016
Heart Transplant Milestone Event Honors Extraordinary Patients
I can’t properly describe the emotions I experienced as I listened to the remarkable narratives of patients who have been living with a donor heart for two decades or more.
December 23, 2016
Making a Big Hospital Feel Like a Small Community
That day reminded me how the Brigham is a large hospital but functions as a small community – and how much a pleasant smile can have such a positive impact.
December 23, 2016
Sock Drive at BWH Inspires Generosity
Nurses from the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Program collected more than 700 pairs of new socks for Friends of Boston’s Homeless.
December 23, 2016
Healing Globally, Partnering Locally
Our shining moment is highlighting our partnership with nurse colleagues from Haiti who are pursuing master's degrees at Regis College and completing clinical work with BWH nurses.
December 23, 2016
Compassionate Nurse Eases Anxiety for BWH Mom-to-Be
How lucky was I to not only have two healthy babies, but also to have the same amazing person bring them into this world?
December 23, 2016
Helping NICU Babies Grow and Develop in a New, Peaceful Environment
On July 25, some of the Brigham’s tiniest patients and their families settled into our beautiful,…
December 27, 2016