‘It’s a True Multidisciplinary Unit’: Collaboration Fuels Launch of New Medical/Surgical ICU
A new intensive care unit (ICU) on Braunwald Tower 11C that cares for both medical and surgical patients…
December 9, 2022
Magnet Redesignation Journey: Preparing for a Site Visit
In May 2018, Brigham and Women’s Hospital received Magnet designation for the first time in…
December 6, 2022
Behind the Scenes at the Brigham: Biomedical Engineering
Chris Nelson, an inventory clerk in Biomedical Engineering, is quick to greet anyone he encounters as he…
November 29, 2022
New Parents ‘Forever Grateful’ for Compassion, Dedication of Brigham NICU Staff While Recovering from COVID
Sean LaPorta and Tejal Patel couldn’t believe what they were hearing during what was supposed to be a…
November 21, 2022
New Program Improves Access to On-Call Clinicians for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
When patients call a clinic at night or on the weekend, they are connected with a phone operator who…
November 21, 2022
Now, That’s a Brigham Baby! Former Nurse Names Her Little One After the Hospital She Adores
Shortly into her pregnancy, it became clear to Katie Shields, RN, and her husband, Drew Vild, that one…
November 15, 2022
‘You Are Not Doing This Alone’: Bridges to Moms Program Helps Expectant Mothers Navigate and Overcome Housing Loss
Anameidy Roa Martinez, 29, was seven months into her pregnancy when she developed pelvic pain so severe…
November 9, 2022
After a Surprise Diagnosis, Fateful Elevator Ride and Unexpected Connection, Brigham Nurse Becomes First in U.S. to Receive Experimental Surgery
After living with a chronic autoimmune disease for the past four years, Stephanie Capello, BSN, RN,…
November 8, 2022
Brigham Team Collaborates with Paraguay Hospital to Treat Patients with Life-Threatening Brain Condition
Motivated by the desire to expand access to advanced health care, a Brigham neurosurgical team recently…
November 2, 2022
State of the Brigham, Fall 2022: ‘Challenges Won’t Define Us,’ Higgins Tells Staff
Health care organizations around the country continue to grapple with pandemic-induced pressures,…
November 1, 2022
Historic Operating Room Rediscovered During Renovations, Revealing Likely Site of First Organ Transplant
During recent renovations to the Brigham’s Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery clinic and…
October 27, 2022
In Memoriam: Edwin ‘Pete’ Phoenix Jr., Environmental Services
Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Edwin “Pete” Phoenix Jr., a lead aid on the Waste…
October 31, 2022
When a Colleague Didn’t Show up for Work, His Brigham Family Checked on Him at Home — a Decision That Saved His Life
Tony Orlina, BS, (R)(T), CMD, was exhausted when he returned to his South End apartment on July 24. He…
October 12, 2022
In Memoriam: Robin Powell, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Robin Powell, an administrative assistant in the…
October 19, 2022
In Memoriam: Beryl Benacerraf, MD, Departments of Radiology and of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Beryl Benacerraf, MD, a world-renowned radiologist,…
October 19, 2022
Q&A: Caitlin Springer, PA-C, Offers an Inside Look at the Brigham’s First Mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
On Sept. 7, the Brigham opened its new Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Med/Surg ICU) on Braunwald…
October 13, 2022
Nawal Nour, MD, MPH, Reflects on Learning to Embrace Uncertainty and Explore Uncharted Waters
Nawal Nour, MD, MPH, sees her life reflected in rivers. Even through unexpected twists and turns,…
September 29, 2022
From the Page to the Screen: Roshan Sethi, MD, Reflects on Co-Writing a Film Inspired by the Jane Collective, a Network for Abortion Access
In 2015, Roshan Sethi, MD, of the Department of Radiation Oncology, joined film writer Hayley Schore in…
October 6, 2022
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at 58, Patient and Family Learn to Navigate a New World
After building a long and successful career in finance, Sue Morong never expected that numbers would one…
September 27, 2022
Q&A with Daniel Kuritzkes, MD: What You Need to Know About the Newest COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shots
A new COVID-19 booster shot targeting the highly transmissible omicron strain of COVID-19 is now…
September 21, 2022