Infectious Disease Physician Brian Chow, MD, discusses the signs of a weakened immune system and provides recommendations on how to keep it healthy and strong. Read the article: https://bit.ly/2G4kuWW

Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains why a COVID-19 vaccine will not immediately return life back to normal. COMMONWEALTHMAGAZINE.ORG COVID-19 vaccine unlikely to be a silver bullet - CommonWealth Magazine

We know that healthy employees are happy employees. At Tufts Medical Center, we provide employees a comprehensive health and well-being benefits package. Including a fitness center reimbursement that may be used towards memberships at Planet Fitness, Equinox, YMCA, and more! Find your fit at Tufts MC. #ThisIsTuftsMC JOBS.TUFTSMEDICALCENTER.ORG Careers at Tufts Medical Center

The Center for Integrated Management of Antimicrobial Resistance has a new name, honoring the contributions and memory of long-time Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts MC antibiotic resistance researcher Stuart B. Levy, MD. NOW.TUFTS.EDU Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Renamed for Stuart B. Levy

In past years, sniffles, sneezing and runny noses rarely resulted in a trip to the doctor. But during the pandemic, Chief of General Pediatrics Shirley Huang, MD, says that all cold and flu symptoms need to be taken seriously. BOSTON.CBSLOCAL.COM Pediatrician: All Kids With Cold Or Flu Symptoms Should Get Tested For COVID-19

Pediatrician-in-Chief Geoff Binney, MD, reveals the new name of our pediatric hospital - Tufts Children's Hospital - at an unveiling ceremony this morning. President and CEO of Wellforce Michael Dandorph, Executive Director of Patient Care Services Mary Beth Williams, RN, and Massachusetts State Senator Joseph Boncore and his family look on.

Congratulations to Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician and Director of Perinatal Research Michael House, MD, on his recent grand prize award from the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center & Biotech Incubator (M2D2) to develop and test a medical device to prevent cervical insufficiency and preterm birth. TUFTSMEDICALCENTER.ORG Dr. Michael House Receives Grand Prize for Novel Device to Prevent Preterm Birth | Tufts Medical Center

We’re celebrating Fuel the Care with Irving Oil. Together, we’re helping with the cost of travel for families receiving medical care for their child at Tufts Children's Hospital. Be sure to visit the Fuel the Care Pump at The Irving in Pembroke, MA where four cents from every gallon purchased is donated to Tufts Children’s Hospital! By being a customer, you support Fuel the Care and give our families a lift when they need it most. Learn more: https://www.irvingoil.com/en-CA/discover-irving/fuel-the-care Fuel the Care | Irving Oil Together, we care Since 2002, we’ve helped bridge the distance for families travelling between home and hospital. Learn more Providing fuel gift cards to families in need of a lift How you make a difference Our partner hospitals Fuel the Care Pump Get to know our program By providing fuel gift car... Fuel the Care | Irving Oil Together, we care Since 2002, we’ve helped bridge the distance for families travelling between home and hospital. Learn more Providing fuel gift cards to families in need of a lift How you make a difference Our partner hospitals Fuel the Care Pump Get to know our program By providing fuel gift car... Fuel the Care | Irving Oil Together, we care Since 2002, we’ve helped bridge the distance for families travelling between home and hospital. Learn more Providing fuel gift cards to families in need of a lift How you make a difference Our partner hospitals Fuel the Care Pump Get to know our program By providing fuel gift car... Fuel the Care | Irving Oil Together, we care Since 2002, we’ve helped bridge the distance for families travelling between home and hospital. Learn more Providing fuel gift cards to families in need of a lift How you make a difference Our partner hospitals Fuel the Care Pump Get to know our program By providing fuel gift car... Fuel the Care | Irving Oil Together, we care Since 2002, we’ve helped bridge the distance for families travelling between home and hospital. Learn more Providing fuel gift cards to families in need of a lift How you make a difference Our partner hospitals Fuel the Care Pump Get to know our program By providing fuel gift car... See more at irvingoil.com

Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains the role of "super spreaders" and clusters in driving the pandemic. BOSTON25NEWS.COM COVID-19 clusters threaten reopening plans in Merrimack Valley

Laboratory technicians work in the Clinical Pathology laboratory, circa 1940. #TBT

Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, discussed the side effects of COVID-19 treatments and how the virus progresses in people with symptoms. WCVB.COM Tufts doctor on side effects of COVID-19 treatments

Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, weighs in on the NFL's decision to allow the Patriots to play their game earlier this week, after Quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. BOSTON.CBSLOCAL.COM Dr. Myron Rolle: 'A Bubble Would Have Been A Better Idea' For NFL

Chief of the Division of Cardiology James Udelson, MD and Co-Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center Ethan Rowin, MD, co-authored a JAMA Cardiology editorial with University of Virginia Men's Basketball Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Michael Curtis, on when athletes can safety return to playing sports after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Read the editorial: https://bit.ly/3mnmbyL

Few health care professions are evolving as rapidly as nursing, so Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Patient Experience Officer Terry Hudson-Jinks, MSN, RN, joined nursing executives from around the country in offering thoughts on the future of nursing over the next 5 years. Read her predictions: https://bit.ly/2Tozumb

The decision whether to travel and gather together with family during the pandemic is a complicated one. As Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains, "there's no one-size-fits-all answer." BOSTONGLOBE.COM Drive? Fly? Stay home? The hard decisions behind pandemic holiday gatherings - The Boston Globe

COVID-19 "clusters" are to blame for many coronavirus outbreaks in towns and cities across Massachusetts. Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains why youth sports may be part of the problem. BOSTON25NEWS.COM Town of Dedham warns youth sports are contributing to COVID-19 spread

Psoriasis and eczema both cause red, dry, itchy skin patches. So how to you tell them apart? Dermatologist David Rosmarin, MD, has the answers. PSORIASIS.KOPA.COM What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis? - Kopa for Psoriasis

As coronavirus cases continue to increase in Massachusetts and around the country, Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, stressed the importance of expanding COVID-19 testing and complying with mask-wearing, social distancing and hand washing recommendations. WCVB.COM New push to expand COVID-19 testing across Mass.

As the days grow shorter and the news continues to be challenging, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves and each other. Our new Mindful Mondays Wellness Tip of the Week series invites you to take a break. This week's wellness tip comes from Chaplain, Allison Jablonsky. She offers a meditation to Awaken Gratitude over the Thanksgiving holiday or anytime you need it.

Due to high demand and long wait times at our COVID-19 testing center, we will not be able to take any further walk-ins today for COVID-19 testing as of 2pm. Thank you for your understanding.

Infectious Disease Physician and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, MD, discussed COVID-19 vaccine approval and distribution, and how to safely welcome back students home from college, with WCVB Channel 5 Boston. WCVB.COM Dr. Gabriela Andujar Vazquez of Tufts on COVID

Many states are imposing curfews to try to limit the spread of COVID-19. But is this an effective strategy to limit coronavirus transmission? Chief of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, weighs in. NYTIMES.COM Why Are States Imposing Virus Curfews?

Please note that due to high demand and long wait times at our COVID-19 testing center, we will not be able to take any further walk-ins for COVID-19 testing today. Thank you for your understanding.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever at-home COVID-19 test. Chief of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, weighs in on this latest development to help prevent coronavirus spread. NBCBOSTON.COM FDA Approves First At-Home COVID Test

Yesterday was a day that Director of Emergency Management Nick Duncan will not soon forget. He was one of 76 lucky health care workers to fly to Tampa on the Kraft family's Patriots plane to watch Tom Brady and the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV!

NEW: The state of Massachusetts has a call center open Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5 pm) to help eligible patients schedule COVID-19 vaccination. This call center can be reached by dialing 211. Eligible patients can also schedule appointments the state website: https://bit.ly/3qXJukW

Have hours of wearing ear buds for Zoom meetings caused itchy, irritated ears? You may have "Zoom ear" - and if you do, Neurotologist and Otolaryngologist Jonathon Sillman, MD, has advice on what to do about it. PARADE.COM Are Your Ear Buds Causing Itchy, Irritated Ears? You May Have Zoom Ear—Here's How to Troubleshoot

Yesterday, our North 4 inpatient unit discharged Dana Dagnese, who spent 170 days in the hospital after being admitted in August 2020. In that time, he became a part of the North 4 family and touched the hearts of so many nurses, techs, physicians, physical therapy and housekeeping staff. Upon his discharge, the staff gave him a farewell tribute.

Executive Director of Surgery Melissa Parente discusses a new national kidney transplant policy and the impact it may have on kidney transplants in New England. WGBH.ORG New Nationwide Kidney Transplant Policy Like A Race With No End

Interventional Cardiologist and Executive Director of The CardioVascular Center for Research and Innovation Navin Kapur, MD, was one of the first in the country to use a new, state-of-the-art heart pump, designed to reduce risk and speed up recovery time for patients needing cardiac cath lab procedures. WCVB Channel 5 Boston has the story, tonight at 5pm. YOUTUBE.COM WCVB Your Health TINY HEART PUMP