As part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's Safe Care plan ensures we can continue to provide the very best care in a safe environment. Learn about the steps we've taken to protect you at routine visits, consultations and more: https://www.bilh.org/safecare #BILHSafeCare
Janice Morrisette is a nurse manager at Lahey and a proud Latina. Her sense of leadership is deeply tied to her roots and upbringing. We're proud to have her lead at LHMC!
"As a child growing up, I was absolutely fortunate to be surrounded by a strong Latino family, community and culture. I am the daughter of Puerto Rican parents who instilled in me a fierce sense of pride, passion and resilience that sees me through this journey we call life.
And again, I find myself surrounded by a strong team of family and community here at LHMC who have a passion for patient care and who have shown a tremendous amount of resiliency during these difficult times. My culture has taught me this: what happens to one person happens to all. And when challenging times are upon us, we rally together to make it through."
#LaheyHospital #LatinaAtLahey #Latinx #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth
Beth Israel Lahey Health
September 22 at 4:13 PM ·
"We have just begun to make a difference, but there is more work to do, to ensure a healthier and more just world." - Anne Mosenthal, MD, FACS, Chief Academic Officer, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center #WomeninMedicineMonth
Karen Torres Valentin and her husband Carmelo Nieves travelled to the states after the devastating Hurricane Maria left them jobless in 2017. Speaking no English, they worked their ways up the ranks at Lahey, and now Karen works in the Cath lab and Carmelo in Endoscopy. Their story of perseverance is essential to the fabric of our LHMC mission and community.
"Nos propusimos unas metas y era poder trabajar en lo que nos apasionaba ya que fui enfermera en Puerto Rico. Estamos mas que agradecidos de todas las personas nos dieron la mano para poder lograr nuestros sueños . Nos encanta lo que hacemos y le decimos a las demas personas que no se den por vencidas y logren sus sueños."
"We always set goals for ourselves and it was to be able to work on what we were passionate about since I was a nurse in Puerto Rico. We are more than grateful to all the people who lent a helping hand so we could achieve our dreams. We love what we do and we tell other people not to give up and achieve their dreams."
#LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth #Latinx #LaheyHospital
Rob Goris is a bit of an anomaly. He is a male registered nurse and Latino. Both are heavily underrepresented in nursing. But he says his culture and upbringing play a major role in how he approaches work and life.
"From my very first day at Lahey I felt an immense sense of privilege as a male RN. Not only that, but here I was: a Latino male nurse.
My culture drives me not just in what I wear or eat but how I treat others. I was taught to show the same respect to the housekeeper as I do my immediate manager or a CEO.
I never forget where I came from and what it took for me to get here. My representation in the health field is so important because of the sacrifice of those before me. My parents arrived to the United States in the 1980s and showed me that anything is achievable if you work hard for it. For the next generation I have this advice: Never just meet the standard in anything in life. Focus on your craft and BECOME the standard."
Thank you, Rob, for sharing your story and words of encouragement!
#HispanicHeritageMonth #YearOftheNurse #LaheyHospital
Emily Riemer WCVB catches up with our own Rob Duncan, MD, to discuss remote schooling, a possible second wave, and hope for vaccines. Catch it at WCVB Channel 5 Boston.
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Doctor on danger of COVID-19 community spread after high school parties
No matter how you identify, you matter. Happy National Coming Out Day. 🏳️🌈
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October 10 at 7:05 PM ·
"One of the lessons we healthcare workers learned during the pandemic is how to lean on each other. Traditionally, we have always focused on our patients' needs at the expense of our own and rightly so. During these difficult times, however, caring for ourselves and our colleagues has become just as important."
-Edwin T. Ozawa, M.D. Ph.D.
Department of Anesthesia
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#ICYMI: 'Any time is a good time to get a skin exam:' Our own Adam Wulkan, MD, Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology speaks with WCVB Channel 5 Boston about the importance of continuing routine medical care.
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'Any time is a good time to get a skin exam:' Local doctor urges patients to continue routine medical care
“I grew up on the beach and always wore sunscreen. But as a mom with three kids, I ended up lathering my kids way more than myself.”
Farrah Keegan of Saugus, MA thought she saw a sunspot on her thigh at the end of March, early April. “I kept looking at it and looking at it and decided to call my PCP in May.” Farrah’s primary care physician referred her to Adam Wulkan, Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology and Lahey Health Hub, part of @bethisraelaheyhealth. During a telehealth call, Dr. Wulkan urged the mother of three to come in to have a biopsy. “It was melanoma, but it had not progressed.”
Thankfully, Dr. Wulkan was able to work with Farrah to schedule an appointment to excise the lesion within two weeks of their first in person visit. “Timing was everything, if she had waited too long, the cancer could have grown downward and spread to other parts of her body, including her brain,” says Wulkan.
Catch more of Farrah's story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston tonight at 5PM.
https://bit.ly/3nxyPN9
A wise but unlucky man once said "Winter is coming." We enjoyed this comic from NPR on how to prepare for a pandemic winter. Check it out!
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Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You : Life Kit
Wishing our amazing respiratory care team a happy #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to helping patients breathe easier.
Beth Israel Lahey Health
October 21 at 6:12 PM ·
It's important to know the facts, lower your risks, and know your family history when it comes to #BreastCancer.
With over two years of use and proven success at our Burlington, Danvers, and Beverly locations, Magseed® technology allows providers to do the least invasive lumpectomies possible. Read more with this Healthy State rewind:
#BreastCancerAwareness
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Improving Breast Cancer Surgery with Magseed Technology - Healthy State
Beth Israel Lahey Health
October 20 at 12:51 PM ·
MA-DPH is learning how to better help people through COVID-19. Even if you haven’t been sick, your answers can help. ⤵️ Take the survey. www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey
Healthy State rewind: Not sure when to schedule your baseline mammogram? Dr. Julie O'Brien, MD Director of the Comprehensive Breast Health Center provides some insight. Read more:
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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When You Should Get Your Baseline Mammogram - Healthy State
Special message for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center patients scheduled for COVID-19 testing prior to surgery:
Please note that the testing site has moved. Starting on Monday, Nov. 23 drive-through COVID-19 testing for patients with physician orders will be held at 8 Presidential Way in Woburn. You must have a physician order to be tested. Please call your provider's office with any questions.
#FlashbackFriday to this day in 1980 when we first opened our doors in Burlington! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our progress over the last 40 years. Here's to the next 40!
Today at noon! Get your winter skin tips and mask tips from Adam Wulkan, MD on our livestream in Instagram at noon!
https://www.instagram.com/lahey.hospital/
November is lung cancer awareness month, a time to reflect on what was once known as the “silent killer.” With early detection screening programs, this is changing. Andrea McKee, MD spoke with our team at Healthy State. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2raQfGy
It's National #CleanOutYourFridgeDay and our nutrition teams want you to think about how to keep items in your fridge fresh AND safe. Here's what Clinical Nutrition Manager Katherine Carithers had to say!
Staff members across Beth Israel Lahey Health shared with us why they're choosing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
We compiled their stories of hope for the future and want to hear why you're planning to get vaccinated! How will you use your shot? Tag us using #ThisIsMyShot to let us know!
Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/my-shot/ for more inspiration!
Who was #Onesimus?
A slave from Boston who introduced inoculation to his slave owner, Cotton Mather. The information Onesimus shared with Mather would later prove extremely useful during a smallpox outbreak in Boston. During his talks with Onesimus, Mather learned that back in his African homeland (the exact location is unknown), he was injected with a small amount of smallpox and was later found to be immune to the disease.
In the midst of a statewide vaccine rollout seeking to protect our communities from COVID-19, we're proud to share this #MedicalMoment in #BlackHistory.
"#ThisIsMyShot to show my Portuguese speaking community that it's ok to have it//Essa é a minha vacina para mostrar aos falantes da língua portuguesa que está bem em tomá-la."
Cassia Vieira is a Portuguese Interpreter at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and she received her vaccine to be a leader for her community.
How will you use your shot? Tag us and use #ThisIsMyShot to let us know why you're planning to get vaccinated! Visit https://bit.ly/39sVGTx for more information!
Eunice Yuyun, LHMC Pharmacist, and Heather Laurie, Beverly Hospital Nurse, are a part of a group of 76 healthcare heroes from New England that were randomly selected for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the big game this weekend! 🏈 This trip was organized as a way to thank healthcare workers for their dedication throughout the pandemic and to spread the message on the importance of getting vaccinated.
Follow our Instagram to see updates from their incredible trip this weekend on our story: https://www.instagram.com/lahey.hospital/!
Members of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's Pre-Operative Center have committed to wearing red every Friday in February, starting today on #WearRedDay! This day raises awareness around how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease annually.
This photo is dedicated to Dr. Tilem and the great work he is doing to address cardiovascular disease!
Did you know more than one third of cancer cases can be prevented and another third can be cured if detected early and treated properly? By implementing prevention strategies, early detection, and treatment, we can save up to 3.7 million lives every year.
When we work together, we can achieve a healthier, brighter world without cancer. This #WorldCancerDay, who are you and what will you do? #IAmandIWill