Join 3 of our experts for a special HeartBrothers Foundation webinar on heart transplantation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday, September 28 at 6:30pm.
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Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains why hospitals are typically one of the best places to be to avoid coronavirus outbreaks.
WHDH.COM
Contact tracing underway after Boston hospital detects COVID-19 cluster
Patients wait at the pharmacy window beneath the Good Samaritan wood carving, the symbol of the Boston Dispensary, circa 1914. #TBT
From a grim COVID-19 milestone and increasing infections in Europe to low positive percentages in Massachusetts and rising numbers of cases in young people, Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, touched on it all during her weekly WCVB Channel 5 Boston interview.
WCVB.COM
Tufts doctor on COVID-19 milestone, Massachusetts trends
Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, discussed the dangers of parties and other large gatherings during the pandemic on yesterday's Radio Boston show on WBUR 90.9 FM.
Listen to the show: https://wbur.fm/3hXnSjF
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
In her weekly chat with WCVB Channel 5 Boston, Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, weighed in on the high false-positive rate of rapid antigen tests, single COVID-19 cases triggering widespread quarantines and the New England Patriots' plans after two players tested positive for COVID-19.
WCVB.COM
Tufts doc reveals question she wants answered by coronavirus task force
Is "no actively replicating virus" the same as testing negative for COVID-19? Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, explains the difference.
NPR.ORG
Trump's Doctor Says There's No 'Actively Replicating Virus' — So Is He COVID-19-Free?
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.
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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
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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...
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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
Social distancing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But keeping 6 feet apart may be very challenging in U.S. jails and prisons. Infectious Disease Physician Alysse Wurcel, MD, explained the dangers of the pandemic for inmates and staff.
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How COVID-19 is Affecting Inmates and Prison Workers
Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, discussed the concerning trend of rising coronavirus cases in younger people in her weekly appearance on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.
WCVB.COM
Doctor on increasing COVID-19 cases in younger people
To all the first responders that selflessly keep us safe – thank you. On behalf of Tufts Medical Center, we are grateful and deeply appreciate you. #NationalFirstRespondersDay https://bit.ly/3naQjyH
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend that colorectal cancer screenings begin at age 45 - 5 years earlier than current recommendations. Interim Chief Scientific Officer John Wong, MD, explains the reasons for the change.
NBCNEWS.COM
Colon cancer screening should start at 45, panel recommends
Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, covered a variety of topics - from the increase in coronavirus cases in Massachusetts and the role of social gatherings in spreading the virus, to coronavirus in wastewater and shortages of critical drugs as a result of the pandemic - in her weekly appearance on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.
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Tufts doctor on why rising COVID-19 levels in wastewater is concerning
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
Vaccines for COVID-19 will be arriving soon, but safeguards to prevent transmission of the coronavirus will likely last well into 2021. Chief of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, offers a target date for relaxing some of these recommendations.
BOSTONHERALD.COM
Coronavirus vaccines a ‘light at the end of the tunnel,’ but restrictions will likely last months longer
Travel was down this Thanksgiving, but that doesn't allay concerns of increasing coronavirus numbers in the weeks ahead. Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist Shira Doron, MD, explains.
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Travel down more than 70 percent at airports across New England during Thanksgiving week - The Boston Globe
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and unity! Don’t miss your chance to have your gift to Tufts MC and Tufts Children's DOUBLED thanks to the Driscoll Family match.
Can’t wait until tomorrow? Make your gift today: giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/givingtuesday
#GiveTuftsMC #DoubleYourImpact
Our COVID-19 Testing Center has moved to 276 Tremont St. (between the parking garage and the Red Cross) to accommodate increased demand and provide a more comfortable experience for people as they wait for testing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Learn more: www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/COVIDTesting
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COVID-19 Testing | Tufts Medical Center
The first COVID-19 vaccines may be available as early as next month. Chief of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, has all the info on availability, distribution, administration, effectiveness and safety of the new vaccines.
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COVID Vaccine FAQ
Regeneron has distributed 30,000 doses of its monoclonal antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19 under an emergency use authorization. But as Chief of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases Helen Boucher, MD, explains, it will still be extremely challenging for sick patients to gain access to the treatment in the short term.
THEDENVERCHANNEL.COM
30K doses of COVID treatment shipped out after receiving emergency use authorization
Our team at Tufts Medical Center is contacting eligible patients to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information about who is currently eligible or to schedule an appointment at a different location, please visit the state website: https://bit.ly/3qXJukW
Congratulations to Neurosurgeon-in-Chief Carl Heilman, MD and Chief of Neurovascular Surgery Adel Malek, MD, PhD, on using their new, investigational device for minimally-invasive brain surgery for the first time.
Learn more about the eShunt Sysytem: https://prn.to/2Z5vppS
Our employees love working at Tufts Medical Center and so can you! Receive access to resources and outstanding employee benefits including: health and well-being benefits, financial benefits, time off, and extras. Want more details? Read more: http://bit.ly/3a4KpJN #ThisIsTuftsMC
Jose Orellana, 44, spent 112 days in the ICU battling COVID-19, more than 90 of those days on a ventilator. But thanks to his fighting spirit and the incredible efforts of his Tufts MC care team, Jose defeated the virus and is home and doing better every day.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston has his incredible story.
WCVB.COM
COVID-19 put Market Basket worker on ventilator for 3 months, and he lived
Mark your calendars! 📅 We are hosting a virtual #HiringEvent on Feb. 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm EST. Attend to learn more about career opportunities at Tufts MC. Register today! #CareersAtTuftsMC #TuftsMCTalkTuesdays
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Tufts MC Talk Tuesday
A new heart pump is showing promise for reducing risk and speeding up recovering time for patients who have procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. And Interventional Cardiologist Navin Kapur, MD, was the first in New England to use it.
WCVB.COM
Local woman is first in New England to benefit from new heart pump
