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
Beth Israel Lahey Health
September 26 at 10:34 PM ·
"This month is an excellent reminder to express gratitude for all of my fellow female colleagues and the unwavering support we provide each other." - Kristy Cahill, MD, Internal Medicine, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center #WomeninMedicineMonth
If you know Ursula Tice-Alarcon, you know she has a big heart, and an even bigger smile. Thank you for sharing your story this Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Ursula!
"I came to Lahey 6 years ago, as the only Latino manager in the organization. It was an exciting time as I had the opportunity to redesign and build the new Department of Interpreter Services. It was a significant moment in my professional life as a cultural educator and linguist, while developing initiatives that have changed the care we provide to our diverse population of patients.
In my professional life my background plays a big role. I grew up in a culture of open doors, sharing tables, appreciating and respecting every person regardless of social status. Helping and advocating for others in need is not an extraordinary act, but a human principle."
Pranayama is the art of controlled breathing.
As we near the end of #NationalYogaMonth, we thought a nice #TBT would be our interpretive services manager Ursula Tice-Alarcon demonstrating how to incorporate pranayama into your daily life, helping to bring positive energy in and pushing negativity out.🧘♀️
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
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"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!
NPR.ORG
Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You : Life Kit
We had the privilege of hosting Damon Tweedy, M.D. at our virtual Grand Rounds this morning. Dr. Tweedy is a Duke University professor and the author of "Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine."
His discussion explored how medical education and the health care system perpetuate health disparities, how provider bias and patient mistrust exacerbate health disparities, and examined barriers to underrepresented minority recruitment and retention in the health care system.
Thank you Dr. Tweedy for sharing your own personal story and knowledge!
For Healthcare Security and Safety Week, #TBT to this amazing story featuring our security officers Andrew and Matt. Thank you to all our Security and Safety team members for your dedication to keeping everyone safe!
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“At first we thought it was an Uber driver, but it kept coming at us so much that it hopped over the curb and was making a beeline for the building."
LHMC security officers Andrew Delacy and Matt Stone sprung into action Sunday night when a driver who'd lost consciousness crashed into a pole near the hospital. Thanks to their quick thinking, a more serious incident was prevented. Cheers to Andrew and Matt!
Our Women's Leadership Council is proud to present "Managing Stress and Anxiety in an Age of Uncertainty" on October 27.
This webinar is fully virtual and free to the public.
TUE, OCT 27 AT 12:00 PM EDT
Managing Stress and Anxiety in an Age of Uncertainty
TUE, OCT 27 AT 12:00 PM EDT
Managing Stress and Anxiety in an Age of Uncertainty
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
As #PhysicalTherapyMonth comes to a close we want to share our gratitude to our in-patient physical therapy team. Through these challenging times, the PT staff has continued to provide a high level of care with great compassion and professionalism, to our many patients!
Wishing our amazing respiratory care team a happy #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to helping patients breathe easier.
Proud to see our commander in chief, President of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center David Longworth, MD, featured in North Shore magazine this month!
NSHOREMAG.COM
Spotlight on Local Healthcare Hero Dr. David Longworth
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Yesterday at 2:54 PM ·
It's Election Day, and while voting may be a bit different this year, your vote counts, it matters, and it's just as important as ever before. If you haven't done so already, make sure your voice is heard. Be sure to vote today! 🗳️
An extra hour of sleep is waiting for you tomorrow! Happy. Daylight Savings! Remember to "fall back" and set your clocks back one hour. 😴
#DaylightSavingsDay
“She's been a mentor, confidant and a person providing emotional support for those who have needed it during these uncertain and unprecedented times, all while maintaining a keen eye on her duties as a Rapid Response nurse.” - Kelly Harmon, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Lahey, about Nancy Wilson, RN.
Nancy gets a #SaturdayShoutout as our unsung hero this week, with colleagues describing her as a “fierce advocate, knowledgeable, reliable, optimistic and trustworthy.”
Thank you for everything you do, Nancy!
#SaturdayShoutOut to our unsung hero Linda Manganaro, a dedicated Medical Assistant in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. Linda's worked her way up the ranks at LHMC, from her time in the warehouse when she started in 1992 to ambulatory surgery to orthopedic surgery.
During the Covid-19 surge, Linda was redeployed to Invasive Cardiology Holding Unit, helping nurses with anything and everything.
“It is both a pleasure and honor to work with someone who is so dedicated to the organization and our patients.”
Thank you for everything, Linda!
We salute our veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and bravery! #BILHProud #VeteransDay2020
Beth Israel Lahey Health
November 11 at 3:48 PM ·
We at Beth Israel Lahey Health salute all of the service people who bravely have fought and continue to fight to keep our country safe. This includes the countless vets across our entire system. Thank you for your sacrifice and #HappyVeteransDay.
Most terminally ill people prefer to die at home or in hospice with their friends and family nearby. So did Bill Gaulman, a Martha’s Vineyard resident and veteran who was treated for advanced liver cancer at LHMC last year. But Bill’s family was in the Bronx, New York.
Learn how our Comfort Care Fund helped ease the Vietnam vet's final days.
MYHEALTHYSTATE.ORG
Grant Fulfills Veteran’s Dying Wish - Healthy State
Don't forget! Chief resident for Lahey general surgery, Kimberly Ellis, MD is taking over our Instagram account tomorrow! Be sure to follow us and catch up with Kim to see what life like for a surgery resident.
https://www.instagram.com/lahey.hospital/
Our own Robert Duncan, MD speaks with WCVB Channel 5 Boston Emily Riemer WCVB about the latest news on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and how soon it could be widely available to the public.
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Lahey's Dr. Duncan on COVID, vaccine update
#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!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Wishing you all a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy #Thanksgiving from the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center campus! We're taking some time today to remind ourselves to be #thankful for the little splendors all around us like these beautiful trees right outside our doors.
This #GivingTuesday, please consider making a gift to our GreatestNeeds Fund to support the nurses, physicians, and staff at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center who are working 24/7 to provide lifesaving care to all of our patients. #HealthcareHeroes #LaheyHospital https://bit.ly/3kWAXeU
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.
#GivingTuesday is all about honoring our amazing Lahey Hospital & Medical Center physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly every day caring for all of our patients. In the spirit of the giving season, please support our Healthcare Heroes today. #HealthcareHeroes #LaheyHospital https://bit.ly/3kWAXeU
Today, #GivingTuesday honors the dedication and sacrifice of healthcare workers across the globe. Your gift will help Lahey Hospital & Medical Center fund critical protective equipment for staff, testing for patients, and lifesaving care for all. #HealthcareHeroes #LaheyHospital https://bit.ly/3kWAXeU
Not all heroes wear capes. At Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, heroes wear scrubs. When you give to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center tomorrow, your participation in the global #GivingTuesday movement will support frontline healthcare workers. #HealthcareHeroes #LaheyHospital https://bit.ly/3kWAXeU
"Living [organ] donation is a very feasible way to help people on the waiting list. It is a lifesaving procedure."
Dr. Yee Lee Cheah, director of the living donor transplant program at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, and her team, performed a liver transplant between two field hockey friends. Suzanne Bourgault, a member of the U.S. over-45 Masters national team, donated a portion of her liver to Eric Holman, whose wife, Hayly, plays in adult leagues with Bourgault. Read their incredible story via Portland Press Herald : https://bit.ly/3miU6ZO
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Field hockey creates bond that leads to life-saving gift
It's not too late to get your annual flu shot! National Influenza Vaccination Week is a reminder that there is still time to roll your #SleeveUp and help protect yourself and your community, especially those with chronic conditions. Together, we can #FightFlu!
We hope you're all finding ways to stay warm today! ❄️ The #LaheyKids are bundled up and prepared for these winter temperatures. We want to see your best bundled up selfie! Share in the comments. #LaheyHospital
Beth Israel Lahey Health
December 7 at 4:11 PM ·
Our President & CEO Kevin Tabb, MD spoke on Bloomberg News about lessons learned over the past several months while grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: Interview begins around 1 hour and 15 minutes into the program. Catch it here: https://bloom.bg/37Lvov9
Once again, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center has been recognized for their dedication to patient safety by being awarded an "A" grade in the Fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group. Lahey has maintained straight "A" grades since 2017!
See below for information on when you will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 shot in MA!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
20 hrs ·
Wondering where you fall in line to receive the COVID-19 shot in Massachusetts?
See when you are eligible below.
With the news that the FDA has approved Emergency Use Authorization for the distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccine, Sharon Wright, MD, MPH and Infection Control lead for Beth Israel Lahey Health, explains why it is so important for people to be vaccinated against #COVID19. Dr. Wright answers more questions about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in a series of short videos: https://bit.ly/2IH2Qu8
We want to wish our Lahey community a very happy #Hanukkah! We hope all those celebrating have a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday!
"#ThisIsMyShot to keep my neighbor safe and healthy."
Jason Robinson, Lahey's VP of Hospital Based Services and Academic Affairs, wants to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to save his neighbor's life. 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 and use #ThisIsMyShot to let us know!
Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/my-shot/ for more inspiration!
Today's Saturday Shout Out goes to Hajjar Elementary School!
Emily, a nurse at Lahey, recently helped distribute some encouraging letters from students from Hajjar Elementary School in Billerica! 💛 They wrote thank you notes to LHMC staff and patients as a part of their Kindness Project, spearheaded by Emily's mom, Hajjar's Library/Media Specialist.
Thank you!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The COVID-19 drive-through testing site at 8 Presidential Way in Woburn is delaying its opening on Thursday, December 17 due to the incoming winter storm. The site will be open from noon to 4 p.m.
COVID-19 Vaccine comes to BILH
Beth Israel Lahey Health
December 16 at 11:50 PM ·
Over the past two days, hospitals across Beth Israel Lahey Health have been receiving their shipments for the COVID-19 vaccine and began vaccinating our essential healthcare workers.
The work has just begun.
For more vaccine information, visit coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine
Today was a momentous day for our staff as they began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine! Michelle McCarthy, MD, was one of our first staff members to get her shot at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center this morning!
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/
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/vaccine/my-shot/ for more inspiration!
From all of us at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, happy Kwanzaa! We wish you warmth and togetherness this holiday!
Here comes Santa Claus! 🎅 Merry Christmas to our entire community from all of us at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center!
Thank you to Michelle Lavery, NP and Dr. Jessica Mandeville for bringing some holiday cheer to Lahey!
"#ThisIsMyShot to hug my loved ones."
Molly DeMilia works as a nurse in Lahey's Emergency Department and received the COVID-19 Vaccine this week to bring her closer to hugging the people she loves.
We want to hear why you're planning to get vaccinated. How will you use your shot? Tag us and use #ThisIsMyShot to let us know!
Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/my-shot/ for more stories of hope!
UPDATE: The Woburn COVID-19 testing site will have adjusted hours this week. The site will be open from 9AM-2PM on the 24th and closed on the 25th for the Christmas holiday!
The Endoscopy Department at Lahey raised over $1,250 for Toys for Tots this year! 🙌 With that, they were able to purchase 52 toys at the Disney store in Burlington and as a result Disney donated an additional $52. Thank you so much for your teamwork and generosity this holiday season!
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/vaccine/my-shot/ for more inspiration!
Happy New Year from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center! 🎉 May the new year bring you great joy and prosperity!
"#ThisIsMyShot for my kids to hold their grandparents' hands."
Shannon Childs, IV RN at LHMC, received the COVID-19 vaccine so she can be one step closer to seeing her family for the first time in over a year.
How will you use your shot? Tag us and use #ThisIsMyShot to let us know why you're planning to get vaccinated!
Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/my-shot/ for more inspiration!
There are reports emerging of new COVID-19 strains in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and now, the U.S. Here's what we know so far.
For more information, visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/new-covid-19-strains/
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Yesterday at 3:26 PM ·
There are reports emerging of new COVID-19 strains in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and now, the U.S. Here's what we know so far.
For more information, visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/new-covid-19-strains/
We are so thankful for our entire Lahey community who have been there for us through it all this year. Your support allows us to continue to provide exceptional care for every patient that walks through our doors.
As we wrap up this year, there’s still time to make a gift by visiting https://bit.ly/2WDIt4s !
The #COVIDVaccine 💉 will NOT give you #COVID19 🤒
Get more facts by visiting our coronavirus resource page: https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine
Beth Israel Lahey Health
December 22, 2020 at 4:32 PM ·
Another Tuesday tip for you💡 :
The #COVIDVaccine 💉 will NOT give you #COVID19 🤒. Get the facts on our coronavirus resource page:
https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/
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!
Beth Israel Lahey Health President & CEO Kevin Tabb, MD comments on the events that took place in Washington D.C. yesterday, January 6, 2020:
Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Beth Israel Lahey Health President & CEO Kevin Tabb, MD comments on the events that took place in Washington D.C. yesterday, January 6, 2020:
Is the new COVID-19 variant more deadly? Watch this Fact Vs. Fiction to find out!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 5 at 10:09 PM ·
#TuesdayTips: As we continue to learn more about the newest COVID-19 variant, what we do know is that it is not more deadly than the first virus. It is however, more contagious.
Please continue to wear a mask, stay home when you're able, and wash your hands.
For more #COVID19 information visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/
Dr. Kenneth Wener, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, joined with other Boston infectious disease experts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and share 2021 resolutions in an opinion piece for The Boston Globe. Read their resolutions below ⤵️
BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Boston infectious disease specialists: Our New Year’s resolutions - The Boston Globe
"What we have lived through has been truly remarkable."
Dr. David Longworth, president of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, has been an infectious disease physician since the AIDs epidemic of the 1980s. Read more of his reflections on 2020 via GBH News below 🔽
WGBH.ORG
Infectious Disease Doctors Look Back At A Tough Year — And Forward With Concern
Happy New Year from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center! 🎉 May the new year bring you great joy and prosperity!
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!
Curious about the new #COVID19 strains? Tune in to this week’s COVID Conversations!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 8 at 6:06 PM ·
There are new COVID-19 strains emerging around the world and making their way to the U.S.
What do we know about them? How do viruses mutate?
Learn more on this week's "Covid Conversations" with Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, FACP, infectious disease doctor at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and president elect for the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
"#ThisIsMyShot to do what I would want others to do."
Merle Kushner, Kidney Transplant Social Worker, Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center wants to use her vaccine to protect her family and to do for others what she would want them to do!
How will you use your shot? Tag us and use #ThisIsMyShot to let us know why you're planning to get vaccinated!
Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/my-shot/ for more information!
Congratulations to the doctors from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center who were recognized in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors list of 2021! Thanks for all you do for our patients and community!
See the full list below:
BOSTONMAGAZINE.COM
Our 2021 Top Doctors List Is Here
Beth Israel Lahey Health President & CEO Kevin Tabb, MD comments on the events that took place in Washington D.C. yesterday, January 6, 2020:
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 7 at 4:25 PM ·
Beth Israel Lahey Health President & CEO Kevin Tabb, MD comments on the events that took place in Washington D.C. yesterday, January 6, 2020:
Is the new COVID-19 variant more deadly? Watch this Fact Vs. Fiction to find out!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 5 at 10:09 PM ·
#TuesdayTips: As we continue to learn more about the newest COVID-19 variant, what we do know is that it is not more deadly than the first virus. It is however, more contagious.
Please continue to wear a mask, stay home when you're able, and wash your hands.
For more #COVID19 information visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/
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!
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center along with Beth Israel Lahey Health join our community in celebrating the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. We pledge to honor his legacy by serving as a force for good - fighting for equity, compassionately serving others and advocating for profound and lasting change.
Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Beth Israel Lahey Health joins our community in celebrating the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. We pledge to honor his legacy by serving as a force for good - fighting for equity, compassionately serving others and advocating for profound and lasting change.
Learn more about the possible side effects of the #COVID19 vaccine!
Learn more at our BILH coronavirus resources site: https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 15 at 5:48 PM ·
About 10-30% of people will experience mild to severe side effects from any vaccine. The side effects of the #COVID19 shot are very similar to getting your flu shot. Learn more at our BILH coronavirus resources site: https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/
Tune in to this week's episode of #CovidConversations with Beverly Hospital Chief Medical Officer Mark Gendreau MD,FACEP, CPE to learn about the impact of recent holidays on the current surge in coronavirus cases.
Visit our coronavirus resource page for more information: https://bit.ly/2LuMW7s
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 14 at 10:07 PM ·
On this week's episode of #CovidConversations, we sit down with Beverly Hospital Chief Medical Officer Mark Gendreau MD,FACEP, CPE to discuss whether or not the holidays contributed to the current surge in coronavirus cases.
For more information, please visit our coronavirus resource site: https://bit.ly/2LuMW7s
"#ThisIsMyShot because I believe in science and the hope that this vaccine brings to getting back to "normal"."
Meredith Charlesworth, RN, BSN works in Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's Emergency Department and hopes her vaccine will bring us all one step closer to normalcy.
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!
Curious about the new #COVID19 strains? Tune in to this week’s COVID Conversations!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 8 at 6:06 PM ·
There are new COVID-19 strains emerging around the world and making their way to the U.S.
What do we know about them? How do viruses mutate?
Learn more on this week's "Covid Conversations" with Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, FACP, infectious disease doctor at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and president elect for the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
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!
"#ThisIsMyShot to save lives. As a frontline health care worker, I know how horrible this disease is. It's a killer for certain people, and I believe the only way to get rid of this pandemic is by vaccination."
Wael Al-Husami, MD, works in Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and received his vaccine to help get rid of the virus and save lives.
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!
COVID-19 Question: Can I still contract COVID-19 after getting the vaccine? Yes, but don't let that stop you from getting your shot! Watch below to learn more!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 21 at 5:48 PM ·
COVID-19 Question: Can I still contract COVID-19 after getting the vaccine? Yes, but don't let that stop you from getting your shot.
Dr. Amanda Powell, Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Specialist, and Pina Boatwright, Registered Dietician, from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center joined Boston 25 News to discuss the pandemic's impact on obesity in their patients and communities. Tune in below 🔽
BOSTON25NEWS.COM
Boston 25 News Videos
Curious about the safety of the #CovidVaccine? This video is for you!
For more #coronavirus information, please visit https://bit.ly/2LuMW7s
Beth Israel Lahey Health
January 16 at 7:50 PM ·
Wondering if the #vaccines are safe? The answer is YES. For more #coronavirus information, please visit https://bit.ly/2LuMW7s #BILH
"It certainly is something we were expecting to happen when we heard about this variant occurring."
The COVID-19 variant that's said to be more contagious is now in Boston. Hear from Dr. Rob Duncan, Infectious Disease Specialist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center about what that means for our community via WCVB Channel 5 Boston ⏬
WCVB.COM
More contagious COVID-19 strain found in Mass.
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!
"#ThisIsMyShot for me to do my job more confidently and safely. We finally have another weapon in the fight against COVID."
Edwin Ozawa, MD PhD, is an Anesthesiologist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and is using his vaccine to add an extra layer of safety to his job!
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!
UPDATE: The COVID testing site in Woburn will be open with regular hours today, January 30, from 10AM - 2PM.
Andrea Mills, RN, OB/Postpartum/Antepartum at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is pictured with her mother-in-law, Roberta Ellen Mills, RN, CDE, who recently retired after nearly 40 years at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. The two have been exchanging hugs through Andrea's "hug wall" and are looking forward to getting back to weekly hugs with no restrictions!
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
January 29 at 3:35 PM ·
"This is my shot to hug the people I love with no restrictions."
Andrea Mills, RN, OB/Postpartum/Antepartum at BIDMC is pictured with her mother-in-law, Roberta Ellen Mills, RN, CDE, who recently retired after nearly 40 years at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. The two have been exchanging hugs through Andrea's "hug wall" and are looking forward to getting back to weekly hugs with no restrictions.
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.
UPDATE: The COVID testing site in Woburn will be closed tomorrow, January 29th, due to weather.
Dr. Amir Qamar, Transplantation Specialist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, discusses live organ donation and a special case that bonded two coworkers.
Hear the full story via WCAX-TV below! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/2YnIudD
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Vermont man owes life to organ donating co-worker
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!
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
Today for #WomenPhysiciansDay, we want to honor Dr. Sara Murray Jordan, one of the four founders of the original Lahey Clinic, the first woman hired by Dr. Lahey, and the first woman president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)!
Join us in recognizing her legacy by giving a shoutout to your favorite Lahey women physicians in the comments!
There are so many reasons to get vaccinated against COVID-19…for peace of mind, to save lives, to return to the things you love.
Visit our vaccine resources page where you can find simple instructions on how to upload a video sharing your reason why ➡️ https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/
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!
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science to this mother/daughter duo!
Kathryn Campbell is a sophomore in high school hoping to major in nursing in college to become a pediatric nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist – careers that would encompass her love biology, chemistry, and children. Her mother, Nancy Campbell, has been a nurse at Lahey for 34 years and really enjoys her work as a Clinical Research Specialist RN which is deeply involved in current science and treatments!
Today, we celebrate all the #WomenInScience and all those to come!
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, join us in recognizing some incredible female scientists in our organization!
Donna and Amanda Cossar are a mother/daughter team who work in oncology research at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. They both share the same goal - finding better treatments for cancer - and they inspire each other daily.
Who is #RebeccaLeeCrumpler?
Dr. Crumpler was the first Black woman to receive a medical degree. Dr. Crumpler received her MD in 1864 at the New England Female Medical College, right in Boston. She was the only black student in her school. Little information remains of Dr. Crumpler’s legacy, but she stands out as a local medical hero to this day.
On International Women & Girls in Science Day, we celebrate Crumpler's #MedicalMoment in #BlackHistory
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Yesterday at 5:57 PM ·
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center patient and Dorchester resident Sr. Patricia got her #COVIDVaccine to protect herself, her family, and her fellow sisters.
We want to hear from you! Click this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ospzZI to share your reason why!
#ThisIsMyShot
February is #AmericanHeartMonth! ❣️
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the US, but can be prevented in most cases when people adopt a healthy lifestyle, including exercising, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, and getting regular checkups.
Have a #HeartToHeart with your family about lowering your risks by eating well, being active, and making your heart health a priority!
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!
This week we’re recognizing Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and the role cardiac rehab plays in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. A cardiac rehab program with exercise instruction, heart healthy education, and counseling for stress relief can have a huge impact on cardiac patients!
Ask your doctor if you’re eligible or visit https://bit.ly/3baQMM7 for more information on Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's program! #CRWeek21
We'd like to recognize Joanne Giugno, MSN, ACNP-BC, Palliative Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner, as our Daisy Award recipient for January 2021! 🌼 She was nominated by a grateful wife for the exceptional care she provided to her husband during his illness.
“I feel we were very lucky to have met Joanne, and you are lucky to have her at your hospital. She is the type of nurse that is not looking for recognition but certainly deserves praise for doing her job and going over and above what is expected of her.”
Congratulations, Joanne!
During Heart Failure Awareness Week, do your part, know your heart! ❣️ Heart failure impacts approximately 6.5 million Americans and is mentioned in one in eight death certificates. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and symptoms to look out for!
To learn more about Cardiology Services at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, visit https://bit.ly/2Z1KUyP #HFWeek2021
Who is #HenriettaLacks?
While receiving treatment for cervical cancer, cervix cells were harvested by medical providers without Lacks’ consent. These cells, known as HeLa cells, were called “immortal cells” and have contributed to notable breakthroughs in medicine, including a vaccine for polio. It took 2 decades for her family to be notified.
As healthcare institutions strive towards regaining the trust amongst our Black communities, we honor Henrietta Lacks' contribution to this #MedicalMoment in #BlackHistory.
This Valentine’s Day is all about you and your perfect match. On #NationalDonorDay, you can help save lives through all types of donation – organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets, and marrow!
Spread the love in your community by getting connected with the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Transplantation Services! Learn more about our expertise and how you can get connected by visiting https://bit.ly/3d0nUbW.
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!
Victoria Garcia-Albea, Dermatology NP, director of the Lahey Dermatology Hair Loss Clinic and director of the Lahey Clinic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program, chopped off 10 inches of hair to donate to Locks of Love on behalf of the Dermatology Hair Loss Clinic! 💇♀️ Her colleagues also joined in by raising an additional $1,000 to provide a free wig for a child. What an amazing team!
Check out her before/after transformation!
Are the trendy blue-light glasses, said to protect our eyes from increased screen time, as beneficial as we've been told? Dr. David Ramsey, a retina specialist at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, says otherwise!
“Using our computers for long periods of time may lead to eye strain. It’s important to take breaks. That has little, if anything, to do with blue light.”
Read more via The New York Times ⬇️
NYTIMES.COM
When Did Everyone Get Blue-Light Glasses?
Are you curious about how to have meaningful conversations with loved ones who may be skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccines? Tune in to this week's #CovidConversations with Shunda McGahee to learn more about how to navigate those discussions!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Yesterday at 5:16 PM ·
"Consider, 'what would happen to my family if I weren't here'..."
Shunda McGahee, MD, CGP is the Medical Director of Ambulatory and Community Services for
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services and joins Covid Conversations to discuss how to have meaningful conversations with loved ones who may be skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccines.
For more episodes and to learn more visit our coronavirus resources page: https://bit.ly/3ospzZI
Who is Dr. #SolomonCarter?
Dr. Carter was a protégé of Alois Alzheimer, the German doctor responsible for beginning the research of degenerative brain diseases. The first clinical review of Alzheimer’s cases recorded up to that time was published by Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller in 1904.
It was Dr. Carter's work that catapulted the search for a cure to Alzheimer's. We celebrate his contribution to this #MedicalMoment in #BlackHistory.
This past week was Phlebotomist Recognition Week, celebrating phlebotomists’ vital role in maintaining patient health and promoting lab efficiency and effectiveness. 💉 Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU all the phlebotomists throughout Lahey!
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!
Supply & Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Anderson Jean honors change-makers that fought for equality and considers how he can continue their work for future generations.
"As a Haitian American, #BlackHistoryMonth is a reminder that I stand on the shoulders of greatness: great men and women who sacrificed all they had. They fought, bled, and protested, so that I can be where I am today.
There is no higher cause than honoring, paying tribute, and reflecting on the activities and organizers of the past who fought for racial equality for everyone. It is a proud moment for me as a Black American to see the dreams that were paved because they were optimistic that change would come.
I am happy to know that a lot was done for the benefit of future generations. However, I am also eager to continue to work and to demand more changes so that the next generation can inherit a country where all men and women are free in the pursuit of their happiness."
It's a beautiful day for a visit from our favorite furry friends! ☀️ Thank you for stopping by Tillie, Hunter and Zest!
#TherapyDog
Victoria Garcia-Albea, Dermatology NP, director of the Lahey Dermatology Hair Loss Clinic and director of the Lahey Clinic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program, chopped off 10 inches of hair to donate to Locks of Love on behalf of the Dermatology Hair Loss Clinic! 💇♀️ Her colleagues also joined in by raising an additional $1,000 to provide a free wig for a child. What an amazing team!
Check out her before/after transformation!
Are the trendy blue-light glasses, said to protect our eyes from increased screen time, as beneficial as we've been told? Dr. David Ramsey, a retina specialist at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, says otherwise!
“Using our computers for long periods of time may lead to eye strain. It’s important to take breaks. That has little, if anything, to do with blue light.”
Read more via The New York Times ⬇️
NYTIMES.COM
When Did Everyone Get Blue-Light Glasses?
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!
#SaturdayShoutout to Maritza Geraldo, Unit Coordinator on 6 Central, for being selected as Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's February Colleague of the Month! 🎉
Maritza was nominated for her outstanding work as a unit coordinator, her extensive knowledge of the unit, organizational skills, fun sense of humor, and willingness to go above and beyond for patients and colleagues! She has a reputation for being reliable, helpful, and knowing hundreds of phone numbers and central supply item numbers by heart!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Maritza!
To celebrate #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we want to give a massive THANK YOU to everyone within Lahey Hospital & Medical Center for working incredibly hard to protect the health and safety of our community this past year. We are endlessly grateful for all your efforts!
Do you want to thank a Lahey Hospital & Medical Center nurse for all they've done over the past year? You can show your gratitude by nominating them for The Boston Globe's 18th annual "Salute to Nurses." Submissions are open until March 22 and the nurses will be featured in a special Sunday issue on May 9, 2021. Click the link to make your nomination today! ⤵️
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Salute to Nurses 2020
Join us Tuesday, March 9th at noon to participate in Navigating Primary Care in 2021: A Conversation with Dr. Sheri Keitz, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center!
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3birpYu
As we enter Women's History Month, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is proud and honored to celebrate the achievements of women from the past, present, and future.
In the midst of a pandemic, we also salute those who have taken the lead to ensure the safety of our patients, their families, and our communities.
Thank you for all your hard work!
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!
March is National Nutrition Month and we're celebrating by sharing some Perfect Plate meal inspiration with you! Today, enjoy this go-to meal from Cara Giacco, Lifestyle Health Registered Dietitian specializing in Weight Management.
Stay tuned for more nutrition tips throughout the month!
There's still time to register and join us TOMORROW at noon for Navigating Primary Care in 2021: A Conversation with Dr. Sheri Keitz, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center!
To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/3birpYu
#SaturdayShoutout to Maritza Geraldo, Unit Coordinator on 6 Central, for being selected as Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's February Colleague of the Month! 🎉
Maritza was nominated for her outstanding work as a unit coordinator, her extensive knowledge of the unit, organizational skills, fun sense of humor, and willingness to go above and beyond for patients and colleagues! She has a reputation for being reliable, helpful, and knowing hundreds of phone numbers and central supply item numbers by heart!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Maritza!
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!
Beth Israel Lahey Health
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The distressing news of the brutal acts of violence in Georgia last night have shaken our organization to its core. We stand in solidarity with all communities who have been impacted by these senseless acts of intolerance and gun violence.
“The critical part is the time, water temperature, products used, and post-treatment moisturization."
If you struggle with Eczema, especially during the dry winter months, follow these tips from Adam Wulkan, MD, Director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at LHMC and Everyday Health! ⬇️
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Showering and Bathing Tips for Eczema | Everyday Health
Our vaccine clinic patients and staff had a very welcome visitor this week! 🐾 Thanks for helping make injections seem less scary, Zest!