Mass General Brigham

We are proud to share we have five hospitals nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and two of the hospitals have specialties ranked #1. This honor reflects Mass General Brigham’s commitment to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. A big thank you to all our hardworking staff across the system who make a difference in our patients’ lives every day! Learn more: http://spklr.io/6043B18EV

After falling in his Westwood garage, 85-year-old Herb Irvine went to urgent care to get his knee stitched up, only to learn the injury was also infected and that he would need to be hospitalized. However, instead of staying in the hospital, Herb was able to get treatment at home through Home Hospital. He is one of over 7,000 Mass General Brigham Home Hospital patients. The service has successfully reduced complications and readmissions while freeing up critical hospital beds. Heather O'Sullivan, MS, APRN, President & COO of Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home, shared more about the impact and future of Home Hospital with WFXT Boston 25 News: http://spklr.io/6048B1scw

Can fish oil help protect against pregnancy complications? Mass General Brigham Research points to yes. http://spklr.io/6047B1siR

We've cared for more than 7,000 patients at home since 2022, delivering high-quality care while freeing up much-needed inpatient bed space. Home Hospital results have shown lower readmission rates, strong outcomes, and tremendous patient satisfaction. It is critical that Congress extend the current CMS waiver for Acute Hospital Care at Home to ensure the essential coverage for so many patients who can benefit from Home Hospital care. In a recent editorial, Boston Globe Media agreed. They spoke to Heather O’Sullivan, MS, APRN, president and COO of Healthcare at Home, for the piece. Read more about why this bipartisan solution is vital for the future of care: http://spklr.io/6045B1SLP Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

A heroic day at Mass General Brigham for Children! Yesterday, patients and staff got a special visit from FAN EXPO HQ cosplayers, including Spider-Man, Batman, Thor and Captain Marvel. They posed for photos and showed off their best superhero moves.

We recently hosted community leaders from around Eastern Massachusetts to mark the launch of two important efforts: The Kraft Center for Community Health Champions Award and the Community Health Corps. The Kraft Center Community Health Champions Awards inaugural recipients were four Mass General Brigham employees and two local organizations doing extraordinary work in supporting community health outcomes through social risk mitigation in one of the Kraft Center’s priority areas: cancer, heart disease and diabetes, maternal health, and substance use disorder. Congratulations: Claudine Bruff-Lopes, RN, BSN, MHA; Joyce P. Clark, MHM; Joshua Abrams, JD; Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD; Women Encouraging Empowerment Inc. and Healthy Streets Outreach Program! These awards were made possible thanks to the generosity of M&T Bank. The event also marked the launch of the Community Health Corps, an initiative co-funded by the Biogen Foundation. The program will train and support individuals to become ambassadors of health improvement in their local communities. As paid employees of Mass General Brigham, Corps members will receive comprehensive training equipping them with the skills needed to prevent and manage the chronic diseases that lead to premature mortality. Photos by Gretchen Ertl

Are older athletes working wiser, not harder? Miho Tanaka, MD, director of our Women's Sports Medicine Program, shares her insights on how athletes like Venus Williams are defying age. Read on USA TODAY. http://spklr.io/6045B1iFb

Essential tremor is a common movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, disrupting daily life. While not everyone needs treatment, for those who do, there’s hope beyond medication. Focused ultrasound is a breakthrough treatment that uses sound waves to target the brain areas causing tremors—without an incision. Neurosurgeon Rees Cosgrove, MD, FRCSC, explains some benefits, including: • Outpatient procedure, generally 2–3 hours and patients can go home the same day • Immediate tremor relief • Significant, lasting improvement Learn if this approach is right for you or a loved one: http://spklr.io/6047B1rOh

A study from Mass General Brigham, led by Frank Scheer, MD, found that eating during daytime hours can help avoid the cardiovascular risks typically seen in night shift workers. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6048B1iQk

"Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, so we’re trying to help people understand that this is not a man’s disease,” Whitney Coppolino, MD, cardiologist at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Coppolino is working to highlight the heart risks women face, from pregnancy-related conditions to stress and spontaneous artery dissection (SCAD). Recognizing these lesser-known risks can be life-saving. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6048B1isj