Driving Change: Car Magnets Prove to Be Simple Solution to Discharge Delays

From left: Surgery interns John Gaspich and Christian Cullen demonstrate a simple system used on Braunwald Tower 15 to indicate a patient is ready for discharge and should call their ride.

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After the Loss of His Hand, First Patient to Undergo Novel Amputation in Acute Setting Ready to Make Waves Again

When Shaun Melendy, 42, was kayaking down the river behind his West Bridgewater home one winter morning…

August 23, 2022
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Mental Health Bill to Improve Treatment Access for Health Care Professionals with SUD

On Aug. 10, Governor Baker signed a bill into law that implements measures to address the mental health…

August 16, 2022
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Q&A with Michael Klompas, MD, MPH: What You Need to Know About Monkeypox

Published: Aug. 16, 2022 On Aug. 4, the Biden administration declared the monkeypox outbreak that…

August 16, 2022
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Meet the 2022 Class of Deland Fellows

Each summer, the Brigham welcomes a new class of Deland Fellows in Health Care and Society. This…

August 12, 2022
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A Recipe for Healing: After Cooking Injury, Burn Patient Finds Support, Empowerment in Brigham Care Team

Laurie Mott was preparing a big family dinner one day in April when she experienced a terrifying…

August 8, 2022
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In Memoriam: Martin C. Mihm Jr., MD, Department of Dermatology

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Martin C. Mihm Jr., MD, a physician, researcher and…

August 11, 2022
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Higgins Named Inaugural Incumbent of Nabel Family Professorship

On July 25, more than 100 guests gathered to celebrate The Elizabeth G. and Gary J. Nabel Family…

August 3, 2022
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New Mobile Communication Tool Makes It Easy, Efficient for Care Teams to Stay Connected

When Barbara Lakatos, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, and Christine Murphy, PMHCNS-BC, CARN-AP, are providing…

July 28, 2022
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Patient Achieves Life-Changing Weight Loss with Support from Brigham Care Team

After years of living with obesity and feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, Kris Gagnon visited the…

July 27, 2022
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Nurse-Doctor Co-Teaching Program Seeks to Dismantle Hierarchies and Promote Unique Expertise of Multidisciplinary Teams

As she began her residency at the Brigham, Marina Zambrotta, MD, MEd, often thought of the advice her…

July 26, 2022
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In Memoriam: Robert Osteen, MD, Division of Surgical Oncology

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Robert Osteen, MD, a cancer surgeon and educator whose…

July 25, 2022
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Brigham Honored by U.S. News as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals, OB-GYN Ranks 1st in the Nation

Once again, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has been recognized as a top hospital in the 2022 U.S. News…

July 26, 2022
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In Memoriam: Donald Jocelyn, Central Transport and Equipment Services

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Donald Jocelyn, an equipment transporter in Central…

July 21, 2022
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In Memoriam: Sunni Reis, BSN, RN, Emergency Department

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Sunni Reis, BSN, RN, a nurse in the Emergency…

July 21, 2022
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Brigham Care Team Creates Special Moment for Bridesmaid Undergoing Cancer Treatment

On Nov. 7, 2021, Caitie Donohue watched her best friend, Ashley, walk down the aisle, recite her vows…

July 18, 2022
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After 113 Days of Hospitalization, Young Patient Grateful for Lifesaving Gift of Lung Transplant

This past winter, Kristen (Rousseau) Larochelle felt the cold air tingle in her lungs as she inhaled…

July 18, 2022
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From Medical Scribe to Physician Assistant: Brigham PA Reflects on Her Journey to Patient Care

When Hannah Prange, MS, PA-C, was 2 years old, she carried a toy stethoscope and wore scrubs four sizes…

July 12, 2022
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Student Success Jobs Program Celebrates the Class of 2022

For as long as he can remember, Devin O’Loughlin has been intrigued by his grandmother’s stories…

July 5, 2022
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Brigham B.A.A. 10K Teams Make Triumphant Return to Course

More than 6,100 runners made a long-awaited return to the streets of Boston on Sunday, June 26, for the…

June 30, 2022