Young Patient Reflects on ‘Whirlwind’ Diagnosis to the Novel Heart Surgery That Saved Her Life

Allegra Campagna, pictured at Flathead Lake in Montana just a few months before experiencing a life-threatening cardiac event, is one of the first Brigham patients to undergo an innovative method of aortic bypass surgery for people with Marfan syndrome, which Campagna recently learned she has.

Seeking to Close the Gap of Racial Inequities in Maternal Health, Program Finds Doulas Might Be the Bridge

As a mother-to-be, Phelicia Cadet had one wish: a healthy pregnancy and birth. Yet as an African…

February 28, 2023

‘It’s Like Life Just Started All Over’: One Year After a Heart Transplant, Brigham Patient Sees a Brighter Future with His Loved Ones

One year ago, David Hale, 63, could not imagine making plans for the future. Born with a heart defect,…

February 14, 2023

Overnight Team on L2 PRU Helps Address Capacity Challenges

Located in the lower levels of the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, the L2 Procedural Recovery Unit (PRU)…

February 13, 2023

After Extreme Cold Descends on Boston, Brigham Staff Display ‘Simply Unbelievable,’ ‘Herculean’ Response to Facilities Challenges

Karen Fiumara, PharmD, was rounding through the hospital on Saturday night, Feb. 4, to check on areas…

February 9, 2023

A Look Back: New England’s First Heart Transplant

History was made on Feb. 2, 1984, when Boston’s first heart transplant took place at the Brigham. The…

February 7, 2023

‘It’s Just a Miracle’: Patient Expresses Gratitude for the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center Team Who Saved Him from Cancer — Twice

One night in November 2016, Peter Pushor woke up to use the bathroom. But when the 73-year-old retiree…

February 2, 2023

Brigham Nurse Featured in Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center Marketing Campaign

While her peers were enjoying a relaxing Thanksgiving break during their senior year of college, Luciana…

February 2, 2023

Roe Turns 50: Indie Film with Brigham Ties Screened at BWH, Experts Highlight Need for Safe Abortion Care

It was no coincidence that Matthew Medina, MSN, CNM, RNC-OB/EFM, attended the opening night of Call Jane…

January 26, 2023

The Year in Review: A Look Back on 2022

Celebrating patient-focused, quality-based and mission-driven highlights across our Brigham community…

January 20, 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Town Hall Explores Intersection of Employee and Patient Experiences

Work to dismantle racism and advance health equity often occurs without addressing an important gap —…

January 19, 2023

The Brigham’s Year in Photos: 2022

While challenging at times, 2022 was a year marked by world-class patient care, innovative research,…

December 29, 2022

Brigham Way Recipients Honored for Extraordinary Acts of Dedication, Compassion

Doing whatever it takes to deliver patient-centered care. A lifesaving decision by two friends. A final…

December 29, 2022

In Memoriam: Yuet Ming Lau Chan, Materials Management

Brigham and Women’s Hospital mourns the loss of Yuet Ming Lau Chan, an inventory coordinator in…

January 18, 2023

Brigham Leaders Help Guide Hospitals Nationwide in Advancing Health Equity

It started with a pitch. Karthik Sivashanker, MD, MPH, was a fellow in the Department of Quality and…

December 21, 2022