Brigham Bulletin’s year-end issue highlights staff’s favorite moments from the past 12 months. We asked you to share a Brigham-related memory from 2022 that was meaningful to you, and you offered touching stories about colleagues, patients, events and milestones that inspired. We hope you enjoy these remarkable moments.

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December 21, 2022

‘She’s a Gem’: Heartfelt Appreciation for a Retiring Nurse Colleague

Our beloved Radiation Oncology colleague Maureen Farrell retired this year after 41 straight years as a…

December 22, 2022

Partnering with Tribal Health Care Systems in ‘a True Exchange of Ideas and Practices’

The Front-Line Indigenous Partnership program (FLIP), an initiative of the Department of Emergency…

December 21, 2022

Appreciation for a Leader Who Elevates Opportunities for All

Jaye Hall, our beloved administrative manager in the Department of Emergency Medicine, is always looking…

December 22, 2022

‘No Heroics,’ Just Superb Teamwork and a Shared Commitment to Supporting Our Patients

A few weeks ago, I was covering our Radiation Oncology urgent patient service in our Boston clinic, and…

December 21, 2022

Inspired to Serve Patients, Guided by a Mother’s Love

There are many moments that I look back on this year, but my favorite was my very first day at…

December 21, 2022

President to Patient

Over the past year, I have quickly become aware of how special our health care providers — including…

December 22, 2022

Inspired by Resilience and Hope in the Face of Tragedy

Victims of violence are part of our patient population on Braunwald Tower 8. To better care and support…

December 22, 2022

Elevating Opportunities for the Next Generation

I loved serving as a mentor and internship coordinator for our first in-person Diversity in…

December 22, 2022

Finding a Moment to Appreciate Art and Beauty

The medicine nursing leadership team (12A, 14ABCD, 16AB) got a rare moment in November to participate in…

December 21, 2022

A Touching Tribute to the Lives Lost to Addiction

I will always remember the purple flag day we had at 15 Francis St. to honor overdose victims in…

December 22, 2022

‘Roll Up Your Sleeves and Let’s Get to Work’

I will always remember the feelings of joy and anticipation I felt upon learning that a new president…

December 22, 2022

When a Care Team Becomes ‘Like Family’ to Loved Ones

Everything we do at the Brigham is centered around our patients. In inpatient areas, staff typically…

December 22, 2022

Breaking Down Language Barriers Together

I’d like to give a shout-out to my colleagues and co-workers — including Dr. Robert Barbieri,…

December 21, 2022

‘Incredible Teamwork and Talent’

There are many moments from 2022 that brought me joy, but these five hold a special place in my…

December 21, 2022

Two Years of Creating a Culture of Belonging in Emergency Medicine

We are coming up on year TWO as the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Social Justice (IDEaS)…

December 21, 2022

Celebrating Our Colleagues at Brigham Block Party

I supported our Brigham Block Party event by giving out cookies to thank our employees. It was so…

December 21, 2022

A Loving Sendoff from Beloved Colleagues in OB-GYN

One of the nice, yet bittersweet, moments in 2022 I will always remember is when my wonderful colleagues…

December 21, 2022

Coming Together as One

We started off 2022 as just 14AB and our tight-knit community of nurses, PCAs and UCs, and we’re…

December 21, 2022

Recognition for a Deserving Colleague

I will always remember the Brigham Way lunch where Renata Morales, RN, was honored. She is our iCMP…

December 21, 2022

From Arizona to Boston, United in Serving Rural and Indigenous Communities

The fourth annual Emergency Medicine for Rural and Indigenous Communities Conference 2022 (EMRIC) took…

December 21, 2022

Appreciating the Opportunity to Gather Again

One of the highlights of this past year for me was being able to resume some of the in-person…

December 21, 2022

Brigham Researchers Share Perspectives on the Future of Women’s Health

The 2022 Connors Center Annual Research Symposium was held at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Nov. 29…

December 21, 2022

An Unforgettable Moment on the Field

I will never forget bringing the American flag on the field at the BC Healthcare Heroes game in…

December 22, 2022

Uniting to Inspire Future Generations

One of the highlights from this past year was organizing a series of events with Diana Reusch, MD, a…

December 21, 2022