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Inspiring Change: Town Hall Charts the Path Forward for DE&I

When expressions like “anti-woke” permeate the public discourse, Anna Brown, JD, doesn’t get…

September 14, 2023
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To Eliminate Inequities in Hypertension, Primary Care Program Looks Beyond Blood Pressure

For much of her life, Yolaida Medina, 57, struggled to be healthy. At her heaviest, she weighed 297…

September 6, 2023
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In Memoriam: Woualid Wahnon, Environmental Services

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Woualid Wahnon, a supervisor in Environmental…

September 7, 2023
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Taking Feedback to Heart: Cardiac Team Launches Support Group for ICD Patients

Cardiac Electrophysiology physician assistant Lauren Rousseau, MPAS, PA-C, was accompanying a young…

September 6, 2023
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Driven to Make a Difference: BWHer Partners with Local Organizations to Assist Migrant Families

In July 2022, a Venezuelan family with small children arrived at the Brigham’s Emergency Department…

August 29, 2023
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Radiating Hope: At 11 Years Old, Youngest Patient to Undergo Novel Radiation Treatment Sees Brighter Days Ahead

When asked about her cancer diagnosis and the innovative radiation therapy that helped her beat it,…

August 24, 2023
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Meet the 2023 Class of Deland Fellows

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

August 22, 2023
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Addressing the ‘Pipeline Problem’ in Infectious Diseases: Program Creates Pathways for Students Underrepresented in Medicine

Tufts University chemistry student Emily Afriyie was curious about a career in infectious diseases, but…

August 11, 2023
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‘I Felt Really Involved in My Care’: By Elevating Patient Voice, TeamBirth Model Advances Equity in Maternal Care

When Soriannie Lugo gave birth to her son Elvin at the Brigham a few months ago, her care team…

July 31, 2023
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From the First Hola, Mama Sana Program Transforms Breastfeeding Support for Spanish-Speaking Patients

Even from the early days of her pregnancy, Mayerlin Hernandez knew she wanted to breastfeed her baby. In…

August 1, 2023
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Brigham Named on U.S. News Honor Roll, OB-GYN Ranks as #1 in Nation Again

Brigham and Women’s Hospital was named one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World…

August 1, 2023
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Brigham Cardiologists Bring Lifesaving Care to Rural Bolivia

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Bolivia. It is most prevalent among the country’s poorest…

July 19, 2023
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In Memoriam: Larry Jones, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Lawrence “Larry” Jones, ambulatory practice…

July 27, 2023
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Father with Rare Cancer Gets a Second Chance Thanks to Pioneering Procedure

After a 2018 motocross race left Michael King in pain, he decided to visit his local primary care…

July 19, 2023
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‘I Felt Welcomed’: Inpatient Departure Lounge Delivers Warm Sendoff for Patients and Families

Victoria Meyer, 39, barely had time to sip her water before her ride pulled up outside 45 Francis St.…

July 12, 2023
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Q&A: Partnering with Community Health Centers to Advance ‘Emancipatory Research’

Community health centers play a pivotal role in providing affordable, accessible care to underserved…

July 12, 2023
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Health Equity Grant Program Helps Community-Led Nonprofits Magnify Impact

The recent conclusion of a six-year, $4.3 million grant program supporting community-based nonprofits in…

July 5, 2023
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In Memoriam: K. Frank Austen, MD, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of K. Frank Austen, MD, founding chief of the Division of…

July 10, 2023
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B.A.A. 10K Teams Raise Over $200,000 for the Brigham

United by stories of hope, healing and healthier tomorrows, more than 450 people participated in the…

June 29, 2023
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Congrats, Grads! Celebrating SSJP’s Class of 2023 Graduates

Fernando Medina Jr. remembers the day Brigham Youth Programs staff visited his eighth-grade classroom at…

June 29, 2023