This week is #MedicalLabProfessionalsWeek ! Sending a huge thank you to our lab teams not just today, but everyday for their dedication to their work and our patients. We are so lucky to have you at BWFH!

Dr. Abigail Waldman (Abigail Waldman, MD) was recently featured in a WCVB-TV Boston piece to discuss preventative botox injections for younger adults: wcvb.com/article/preven…

Our campus expansion project will allow us to continue to provide world-class healthcare right here in Jamaica Plain for years to come. Watch a time-lapse of the construction progress here: youtube.com/watch?v=eQjhNd…

'An unusually high or low resting heart rate or an irregular heartbeat can be a sign that something is wrong,' says Jorge Romero, MD, Mass General Brigham Heart expert. Learn how to measure your heart rate with these easy steps:
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It's officially marathon season! Being prepared for the race day and building up endurance takes time. Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, offers some advice on training plans in this The Washington Post article. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/…

With the #BostonMarathon quickly approaching, we asked Stefanie O'Connor, MS, RD, LDN, for her best tips on nutrition before, during, and after a marathon. Learn more in the Q&A below: linkedin.com/pulse/nutritio…

Our R&R Committee hosted an event in celebration of Opening Day this week! We hope our team enjoyed their treats. Go Red Sox!

April is #ParkinsonsDiseaseAwarenessMonth ! Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN was recently featured in a Mass General Brigham article to discuss the link between diet and Parkinson’s disease.

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April is #PetTherapyMonth ! Recently, at our wellness sessions for staff, we had some pups from the Brigham Buddies pet therapy program come in to meet the team.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Do you know how to lower your risk? spklr.io/6012oJAC

Elizabeth W. Loder, MD, MPH, was recently interviewed by SELF to discuss 5 things that may cause migraine attacks while at work. Learn more: self.com/story/migraine…

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, announced today that $4.5 million in Community Health Impact Funds have been awarded to eight organizations to support mental and behavioral health initiatives.

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Someone in the U.S. suffers a heart attack every 40 seconds, but a quick emergency response can help save lives. DaMarcus Baymon, MD, a Brigham & Women’s Faulkner emergency medicine doctor, explains what to do if you think someone is having a heart attack. spklr.io/6010oJAr

We are pleased to now offer Zio cardiac monitoring! This compact and comfortable monitoring system is much simpler than older systems. Learn more:

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Today is #NationalDoctorsDay ! We want to extend our deepest thanks to physicians within our hospital and beyond for the amazing work they do to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

We are excited to share that we have earned Magnet with Distinction! Fewer than 10 percent of hospitals in the United States have earned Magnet designation, including just 15 hospitals in Massachusetts. Learn more:

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We are excited to share photos of the progress of our new inpatient addition! Along with a new garage, this inpatient addition will be a great benefit for patients and our community.

We recently held a March Melt Ice Cream Social for our team members! Thank you to our staff for all that they do for our patients.

.Pradeep Natarajan, MD, MMSc, a Mass General Brigham cardiologist, shares heart-healthy tips everyone should know, including the importance of eating certain foods, such as eggs, in moderation. spklr.io/6012WA0s #NationalNutritionMonth

March is #SocialWorkMonth ! This month, we’ve asked Hayley Forbes, MSW, LICSW, Senior Clinical Social Worker for Inpatient Medicine and Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, questions regarding her career in social work. linkedin.com/pulse/social-w…