Hospitals
Boston Children’s Hospital Named Best Pediatric Hospital in the U.S.
Boston Children’s Hospital was once again named the best pediatric hospital in the country, continuing Massachusetts’ long history as a medical powerhouse. This is the […]
Harvard, Joslin, and Brigham and Women’s Are Teaming Up to Cure Diabetes
The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC) are joining forces to achieve a lofty goal: finding […]
Thousands of Brigham and Women’s Nurses May Go on Strike
Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital may go on strike this month. According to the Boston Globe, the union, which represents 3,300 nurses […]
For This Dana-Farber Doctor, the PMC Is More Than a Bike Ride
When the Pan-Mass Challenge returns for its 37th year this August, Matthew Davids will be among the thousands of cyclists raising money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute […]
BMC Becomes First Massachusetts Hospital to Offer Gender Reassignment Surgery
This summer, Boston Medical Center (BMC) will become the state’s first hospital to offer gender reassignment surgery. About 100 patients are on a waiting list […]
Mass General Performed the Nation’s First Penis Transplant
Earlier this month, Massachusetts General Hospital made history, becoming the first hospital in the country to perform a penis transplant. The recipient is Thomas Manning, […]
Officials to Investigate Morton Hospital for Handling of Taunton Killer
The Department of Public Health will investigate a Taunton hospital for its handling of an emergency room visit by the man who went on a […]
Music and Medicine Coexist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Vocalists and wind instrumentalists rely on specific techniques, such as circular breathing, to power through long, challenging pieces of music, and to create beautiful sounds in […]
Mindy Kaling Shows Support for Boston Marathon Team
Mindy Kaling got into the Patriots’ Day spirit by giving a local Marathon team a social media shout out on Monday morning. The Mindy Project […]
Boston Medical Center to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle Fraud Allegations
Boston Medical Center will pay $1.1 million to settle allegations of fraud, after it was accused of improperly billing Medicare and Medicaid. In prepared remarks Friday, […]
What Are the Chances?
It was supposed to be a simple operation at one of Boston’s greatest hospitals. It turned out to be anything but.
Shriners Hospital Announces New Pediatric Regenerative Medicine Center
Thanks to a $3 million gift, Shriners Hospitals for Children—Boston is launching what is thought to be the nation’s first dedicated center for pediatric skin […]
New Program Is Changing the Way Cancer Is Treated
For weeks before a big competition, athletes watch what they eat and add extra training. Why don’t cancer patients do the same before a big […]
Dana-Farber Joins Coalition Calling for Better HPV Vaccination Rates
The HPV vaccine has had a tough go of it. Since it was introduced in 2006, it has been the source of near-constant criticism and […]
Brigham and Women’s Wants Doctors to Prescribe Exercise to Patients
Next time you visit your doctor, you could be getting a prescription for more than antibiotics. Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) co-authored a call to […]