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09/03/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "Royal Treatment: MGHfC Cancer Center patients are knights and queens for a day," "Honoring graduates of MGH Youth Programs," "Joung receives prestigious NIH Pioneer Award," and more.
09/03/2010: Time to tighten rules on tanning beds
White Coat News: Time to tighten rules on tanning beds
Boston.com/health : White Coat News Coverage of journal commentary by Mass. General Physician, David Fisher MD, PhD regarding tightening access to tanning beds for minors under 18 years of age.
09/01/2010: Harvard Magazine
The Social Epidemic: Battling HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Coverage on South African work of MGH physician Brian Zanoni
09/01/2010: Harvard Magazine
The Politics of Paying for HIV Care
Coverage mentions the work of MGH investigators David Bangsberg and Bruce Walker
08/27/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Circular Letter bicentennial," Palliative care: New study shows improved quality of life, extended survival in lung cancer patients," "MGH Transplant Center hosts inaugural golf tournament," and more.
08/23/2010: Lose those love handles: New cold treatment destroys fat cells without damaging skin
New cold treatment destroys fat cells without damaging skin
Vancouver Sun (Canada): Coverage of new technology developed by MGH investigators Dieter Manstein, MD and Rox Anderson, MD regarding a new cold treatment that destroys fat cells without damaging the skin
08/20/2010: Trimming the fat: When lipo works ..and when it doesn't
Allure/MSNBC.com Trimming the fat...
Allure/MSNBC.com MGH's Mathew Avram, M.D., Director of Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center discusses a less invasive fat removal option.
08/20/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "MGH celebrates 200-year anniversary of the Circular Letter," "MGH history book to commemorate bicentennial," "The Building for the Third Century: A hallmark of the future," and more.
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Healing the Whole Patient
Article includes the work of MGH physician Krista Dong
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Fighting Brain Drain
Coverage includes the work of MGH physicians David Bangsberg and Bruce Walker
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Bringing Pride and Plans to Life
Coverage includes the work of MGH physician David Bangsberg
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Subtle Improvements
Article includes the work of MGH physician Ingrid Bassett
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Life, on the Soccer Field
Coverage includes MGH physician Bruce Walker
08/18/2010: Palliative Care Can Extend Life, Reduce Depression
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A new study by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center has shown that in lung cancer patients, the addition of palliative care measures at the time of diagnosis can significantly extend a patient’s life.
08/13/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Patriot's day," "Bicentennial Corner," "Cardiac patients reunite old friend," and more
08/06/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A special bond: MGH caregiver officiates wedding for patient, "Sports medicine experience," "Chatting with Kim Parks, DO, of 'Boston Med'" and more.
08/03/2010: Sun-Phobic Writer Provokes Envy, Laughter with Panama Hat
Bloomberg News: Sun-Phobic Writer Provokes Envy, Laughter with his Panama Hat
Bloomberg News: Bloomberg Reporter Philip Boroff talks about how wearing protective head gear can help you to look great and help to minimize tanning risks. Chief of Dermatology for Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. David Fisher, discusses tanning risks.
07/30/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A second chance: MGHfC and MEEI help save Haitian child with eye cancer," "MGHfC opens Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Rooms," "Chatting with Mike O'Donnell, RN, of "Boston Med," and more.
07/23/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Disparities Solutions Center celebrates five-year anniversary," "MGHfC honors amazing moms," "MGH Student Health Center at Chelsea receives high marks," and more.
07/23/2010: What "clinically proven" means for a beauty product
Clinically Proven Beauty Product
Reuters Health quotes MGH physician, Peter Schalock
07/16/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH Picnic: Eat, Sing, Play," "MGH ranks among top," "They're Your Parents, Too!" and more
07/12/2010: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mind-body medicine training works on hospital staff, too
Registered nurse Terry Lang at the Positive Health Clinic at Allegheny General Hospital has found a way to help some of them get past their needle phobia: the deep-breathing relaxation technique she and 13 other AGH doctors and staff members learned in recent training with the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
07/02/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH physicians perform at Partners at the Pops," "MGH honors pioneer in arthroscopic surgery," "MESAC promotes medication safety via medication manual" and more.
07/01/2010: Laser Imaging, diagnosis among latest advancements in dermatology
Laser Technology Dermatology Times
Dermatology Times: Discussion of techiques developed by MGH Physician Rox Anderson, MD and quotes by Mathew Avram MD.
06/30/2010: Benzoyl Peroxide/Salicylic Acid Wins As Initial Acne Treatment
Modern Medicine: Coverage of Acne Treatment Study
Health Day Physician Update: Coverage of a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and led by MGH Investigators, Elizabeth Seidl and Alexa Kimball, MD
06/22/2010: Wet wipes may cause rashes
Reuters Health: Discussion regarding use of wet wipes
Rueters Health quotes MGH physician Peter Schalock
06/14/2010: Synergy Magazine: Spring 2010
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This issue, entitled "A year in review...a look to the future" highlights the Cancer Center's progress in understanding, preventing and curing cancer over the last year.
06/07/2010: Advances at the Mass General Cancer Center - Summer 2010
Advances at the Mass General Cancer Center - Summer 2010
Introducing ADVANCES
at the MASS GENERAL CANCER CENTER,
a new physician publication of the
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer
Center. This newsletter will update you twice
a year on how Mass General Cancer Center
researchers and clinicians are helping to
transform cancer care by approaching new
thresholds in treatment that help us better
understand the disease.
Subscribe to Advances at the Mass General Cancer Center
06/04/2010: Dermatology could serve as model for e-visits
Healthcare IT News: Model for e-visits
Coverage of a study led by MGH physicians, Alice Watson and Joseph Kvedar to examine the effectiveness of online visits between specialists and patients.
06/04/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Health and Fitness Expo June 12 and 13," "My Giving Helps Employee Campaign launched," Workplace emotions workshop," "Visiting Clerkship Program celebrates 20 years," "Five years on the frontier," and more.
06/03/2010: MoMelan, New Rox Anderson Startup, Gets Funds for Device Aimed at Skin Disorders
Xconomy Boston: Device Aimed at Skin Disorders
Coverage of company based technology developed by MGH Investigator, Rox Anderson, MD. Device to fight back against skin disorders and expand the impact of skin grafts.
05/28/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Women in Medicine: No mountain to high to climb," "Overcoming the odds," "Champions of success," "MAO celebrates URM graduates and their accomplishments" and more
05/26/2010: Patients flock to fat-freezing procedure
ABC Health News: Fat-freezing procedure, Cryolipolysis, Sans FDA approval
ABC News Health Coverage of a device based on MGH developed technology with quotes from Mathew Avram, MD.
05/25/2010: Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun
Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun Press Release
During the month of June the MGH Blood Donor Center will be hosting Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun. All donors will be entered to win admission or memberships to select museums in the greater Boston area.
05/23/2010: Therapy Times
Tuesdays With an SLP
Paige Nalipinski, senior speech language pathologist and project coordinator at MGH, writes about ALS care guidelines and her experience working with patients at the MGH ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic.
05/23/2010: Therapy Times
Tuesdays with an PLS
Paige Nalipinski, senior speech language pathologist and project coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, writes about ALS care guidelines and her experience working in the MGH ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic.
05/21/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: A new start: MGHfC provides comfort and care to young girl and her mother from Haiti; Caring hearts; MGH midwives: An international perspective; and more.
05/17/2010: Advances at Mass General
Advances at Mass General, spring 2010 issue
Read Advances at Mass General, a bi-annual news magazine published for our colleagues from the physicians of Massachusetts General Hospital.
05/14/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "The MGH celebrates Nurses Week," "Ether documentary wins state fair prize,"Children in Health Care Week highlights good health and fun," "Inaugural Linda Kelly Nursing Lecture held" and more.
05/07/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: Take Our Children to Work Day, MGH calmly avoids deep water during citywide emergency, Admitting and Registration Services offer first impression, MGH implements LabExpress, and MGH Leadership Meeting highlights CMS survey, MGH budget and health care reform
05/01/2010: Greetings & Salutations (May 2010)
Greetings & Salutations (May 2010)
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04/19/2010: Doctors Say Indoor Tanning Is Addictive
Boston WCVB News: Indoor Tanning Addictive
Boston Channel 5 News Video and Story: Chief of Dermatology, David Fisher, MD discusses tanning addiction.
04/16/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Cuts for a Cause, MGH Pharmacy restructures and expands, Health and Fitness Expo June 12 and 13, Addressing the health care disparities gap, Raising awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, Ives Erickson receives UMass Chancellor's Award
04/15/2010: Mindscapes 2010, Spring
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Department of Psychiatry
04/09/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Springtime once again; MGH leads international study to identify vulnerable plaques; In Memoriam: Marjorie Ionta, PT; MGH Police and Security remind staff to wear their ID badge; Ambulatory Practice of the Future: Meet the director; Career Information Day highlights health professions
04/02/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: MGH forum on Haiti relief efforts, A life-saving gift, Patient Safety Awareness Week offers patient safety insight, Fashion luminaries discuss eating disorders at Harris Center forum, Martin Research Award honorees,
03/12/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: SAC meeting takes a global view; Eat Street Cafe goes green, yellow and red; "Books and Bands" supports Home Base Program; and more.
03/05/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Run to Home Base has new finish line; Patient Safety with Jeffrey B. Cooper, PhD; Community anti-drug efforts move eastward; APF to open during summer 2010; MGH achieves first "90/90" hand hygiene year; MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
02/26/2010: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline 2.26.10
In this issue: Thinking globally, acting locally; MGH goes red for women's heart health; MGH Haitian community offers thanks; Task force results lead to revised chemotherapy preparation process; Rollout of bedside computers for EMAPPS and ACD; and A dedicated Friend
02/19/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "Making a measurable difference: Revere CARES receives national award," "Students explore health care field during MGH Shadow Day," "IV infusion devices move from 'smart' to 'intelligent'" and more
02/12/2010: 02/12/10: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline 02/12/10
In this issue: Super Bowl PSA airs with help from the MGH; Heartache and Hope; MAO residents and fellows rally together for Haiti; MGH Imaging Safety Champion retreat; Speed networking event connects faculty; 2010 Celebration of Science and SAC meeting
02/10/2010: Drugs.com
Link to Drugs.com article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Amira Pharmaceuticals announces efficacy of LPA1 antagonist in a preclinical model of scleroderma
02/05/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "MGH couple’s son wins 'babyGap' contest," "In the right place at the right time," "New pathways reconnect
the MGH campus" and more.
01/22/2010: MGH Hotline
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Jan. 22, 2010 issue. Includes stories "Help for Haiti," "Coordinated efforts send supplies to Haiti" and "Slavin welcomes the MGH's first new employees of 2010"
01/15/2010: MGH Hotline
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Jan. 15, 2010 issue. Includes stories on "Caring for Haiti," "A heartwarming weddingon Ellison 10," and "Harvard Credit Union helps MGH Fund."
01/11/2010: Urology Highlight Report 2010
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On June 10th in the year 1910, the Trustees of the
Massachusetts General Hospital voted to establish
a “Genito-Urinary Department” at the hospital,
meaning that our department will celebrate its
100 year anniversary in June 2010. We are also
honored to help celebrate the hospital’s bicentennial
in 2011, marking 200 years of commitment to clinical care, teaching, research
and community outreach.
12/30/2009: OMS Newsletter--Winter 2009-10
OMS Newsletter--Winter 2009-10
Highlights from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the fall and winter 2009-2010.
12/12/2009: Urology Highlights Report 2009
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The Massachusetts General Hospital Urology
Department has made progress on multiple fronts
during the past academic year.
12/01/2009: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Newsletter
Link to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Amira Pharmaceuticals developing a new drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
10/09/2009: Synergy Magazine: Fall 2009
Synergy: Fall 2009
This issue of Synergy focuses on sarcoma and soft tissue cancers.
07/30/2009: Annual Report 2008
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's work to revitalize primary care through education, research, and innovation.
07/21/2009: Science or Marketing? Exposing Anti-Aging Products
Boston (WBZ) News Report – Exposing Anti-Aging Products
Boston WBZTV: Video and Print report: MGH Dermatologist, Alexandra (Alexa) Kimball, M.D. discusses marketing claims versus science when choosing anti-aging products.
07/01/2009: Boston Chair Massage Comes to the MGH Blood Donor Center
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Want to help save a life and relax at the same time? Check out this publication to find out how.
07/01/2009: X-Treme Summer Fun at the MGH Blood Donor Center
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Check out this publication to find out more about X-treme Summer Fun at the MGH Blood Donor Center!
07/01/2009: Escape to the Cape with the MGH Blood Donor Center
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07/01/2009: Give Blood and Get Away with the MGH Blood Donor Center
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Need a vacation? Give blood in the month of September and you could do just that! To find out how check out this publication!
06/30/2009: www.eurekalert.org
Link to full Arthritis & Rheumatism news release on study led by Dr. Allen Steere
CIID investigators provide greater understanding of Lyme disease-causing bacteria
06/22/2009: Greetings & Salutations #11
Greetings & Salutations #11
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06/18/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines
In this Issue: MGH Volunteer Recognition Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Documentation - Patient Education - The Knight Center - MGH School of Nursing Signature Quilt - Reflection of an EED Champion - Clinical Narrative: Katie Teele, PT - Above and Beyound: Helping a Patient in Distress - New Cullen Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - Celebrating Eucharistic Ministers - Prayer Shawls: a Sacred Gift of Hope - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: An Update on Restraint Use - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Advance Care Planing
05/28/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Nurse Week 2009 Science, safety take center stage - May 28, 2009
In this Issue: Patient outcomes 'hardwired' to Excellence Every Day - Therapeutic Touch - The wisdom of experience - The effect of music on patient undergoing cerebral angiography - Patients' perception of feeling known by their nurses - The Institute for Patient Care - The Pursuit of Quality - 2009 Yvonne L. Munn Nursing Research Awards - Interactive nursing research…
05/07/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines
In this Issue: New Technology in Orthotics - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Environment of Care - The Bowditch Prize - The Brian M. McEachern Extraordinary Care Award - Visiting Scholar for Cardiac Nursing - National Donate Life Month - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Clare Cole, RN - Clinical Narrative: Ann Haywood-Baxter; MDiv - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Nursing Research Committee Journal Club - Feilding the Issues I: Changes in Heparin Administration - Fielding the Issues II: Understanding the Joint Commission - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - 65Plus an Update
05/01/2009: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Investigational Uses of Human Growth Hormone - Focus on Obesity and Heart Failure
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
05/01/2009: Introduction to the Patient Centered Medical Home
Medical Home video
Emmi Solutions produced this short video on the Medical Home.
04/23/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Occuaptional Therapy Helping patients perform daily activities to the best...
Inside this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Anticoagulation Management - Helping Children Cope in Difficult Economic Times - Social Service Presentation - Norman Knight Visiting Scholar Program - Clinical Narrative: Lisa Lovett, LICSW - Stephanine Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Award - The Orren Carrere Fox Award - Fielding the Issues: Fall Prevention - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Nurse Week Schedule
04/21/2009: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Investigational Uses of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone: Focus On Obesity and Congestive Heart Fa
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
04/06/2009: STAR Expo Blood Drive
04/03/2009: STAR Convention Blood Drive
04/02/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Patient Care Services Welcomes Ann Scott Blouin
In this Issue: Ann Scott Blouin Visit - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Universal Protocol - Communications Boards in the Neuro ICU - Patient Safety Awareness Week - Clinical Narrative: Lorraine Drapek, RN - Welcome eMAR - Remembrance: Miriam 'Mim' Huggard - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Noroviruses - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Healthcare Decisions Day
04/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support adn education
04/01/2009: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2009 issue
The Spring 2009 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, explores new developments in organ transplantation, the relationship between public art and public health, creating stem cells from an unlikely source and the rollercoaster history of hormone replacement therapy.
04/01/2009: BROCHURE: Primary Care: A Miracle of Modern Medicine
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[presented at the PCPCC meeting in DC on 4/28/09] Primary care: The foundation of our health care system may be the greatest miracle of modern medicine. Read more about the value of investing in primary care.
03/26/2009: Greetings & Salutations
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March April 2009 newsletter
03/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Building Relationships in the GCRC
In this Issue: Building Relationships in the GCRC - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - Creating a Culture of Safety - Above and Beyond: Honoring a Sacred Promise - Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Clinical Narrative: Rabbi Ben Lanckton - Making a Difference: The Office of Patient Advocacy - Job Shadow Day - DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Certified Nurses Day
03/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Building Relationships in the GCRC
In this Issue: Building Relationships in the GCRC - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - Creating a Culture of Safety - Above and Beyond: Honoring a Sacred Promise - Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Clinical Narrative: Rabbi Ben Lanckton - Making a Difference: The Office of Patient Advocacy - Job Shadow Day - DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Certified Nurses Day
03/11/2009: 2009 Platelet Saturdays
03/10/2009: Taste of the Town at MGH Blood Donor Center
03/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education
02/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Team Effort Produces Small Miracle for Dialysis Patient
In this Issue: Team Effort Produces Small Miracle - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Medication Reconciliation - New Menu from Nutrition & Food Services - Fielding the Issues: Rapid Response Team - The Waiting Room Reader - Clinical Narrative: Helen Brandt, RN - Symposium on Disabilities Awareness - Nursing Reseach Journal Club - Fielding the Issues II: EMAPPS - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Random Acts of Excellence
02/05/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: PCS Greeter Program Welcoming Patients and Visitors to MGH...
In this Issue: PCS Greeter Program - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Quality and Safety Resources - Kirvilatis Awards - Clinical Narrative: Maureen MacDonald, RN - EMAPPS - Fielding the Issues: Routine Rounding - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Davis Named Wilkens Fellow
02/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education
01/22/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: HealthStream On-line Education: Coming to a Computer Near You
In this Issue: HealthStream - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Power of Apology - Above and Beyond: Christmas Spirit - Kacmarek Recognized - IHP Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Clinical Narrative: Kerri Tyman, RN - Tiger Team Update - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benifits Program - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Knowles Nurse Preceptor Fellowship
01/08/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Excellence Every Day Champions Retreat
In this Issue: Champions Every Day Champions Retreat- Jeanette Ives Erickson: Excellence Every Day Champions - Payroll Process Improvement Team - Informed Concent for PICC Lines - Empowerment through Health Literacy - Clinical Narrative: Elizabeth Whittier, RN - Comfort and Support after Loss Memorial Service - Volunteer Pin Week - Fielding the Issues: HealthStream - Tiger Team Update: Linens - Educational Offerings - Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner Excellence Award
01/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
Senior HealthWISE January 2009 Newsletter
Community wellness, involvement, support and education
01/01/2009: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2009 issue
The Winter 2009 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, features sociable robots, the model organism C. elegans, restorative neuroscience, micro medical practices and an elite set of HIV patients.
12/19/2008: MGH News Release
Link to MGH News Release on study led by Dr. Robert Gerszten
Advanced blood analysis may speed diagnosis of heart attacks
12/18/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Patient Care Services Implements New Inpatient Support Structure
In this Issue: New Inpatient Support Structure - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2008 - Swallow Screening Tool - Meet Our Operations Managers - Clinical Narrative: Heather Markham, PT - The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award - HealthStream - A Stroke Response Story - Davis Inducted into FAAN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Supplies
12/18/2008: PCS News you can use
PCS News you can use - Issue - Dec 18, 2008
News and information for patient care services
12/12/2008: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline
Ten years ago, drug and alcohol abuse among youth in the Revere community was growing at an alarming rate. In the middle schools, 59 percent of students reported smoking cigarettes at least once. At the high school level, 51 percent of students were current alcohol drinkers, and 14 percent were binge drinkers. Today, the picture is very different – and much more promising.
12/12/2008: Urology Highlights Report 2008
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We have a wide breath of funded research
topics that span many areas in Urology.
12/11/2008: A Guide to the Cancer Center for Patients and Families
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A guide to treatment programs, as well as support, education and wellness services available to patients and families.
12/04/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: 4th Annual Visiting Scholar Program
In this Issue: 4th Annual Visiting Scholar Program - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Responsiveness - Midwirery Celebrates Key Milestones - Clinical Narrative: Elizabeth MacLellan, RN and Christine Greenwood, RN - Professional Achievements - Feilding the Issues: Central Resource Nursing Team - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Remembering Nancy Jenner, RN
12/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Cardiac Valve Effects of Dopamine Agonists
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/01/2008: Synergy
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Synergy
11/20/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Respiratory Care Celebrates Collaborative Practice
In this Issue: Respiratory Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Council on Disabilities Awareness - Physical Therapy Month - Tiger Team Update: Forms and Office Supplies - Perioperative Nurse Week - Clinical Narrative: Julie Bosworth, PT - Nursing Grand Rounds - Vascular Conference - Research Opportunities - Glove Use: Facts and Fiction - Fielding the Issues: Building for the Third Century; An Update on EMAPPS - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Excellence in Action Award: Nancy Leventhal, LICSW
11/15/2008: Vision
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Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read how Mass General's Institute for Health Policy is working to improve health care in America.
11/06/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pastoral Care Week
In this Issue: Pastoral Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Flu Shots - Latino Heritage Month - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Tiger Team Update - Clinical Narrative: Healther Ann Carison, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Kathyrn Beauchamp, RN - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: International Nurse Vistors - Announcements - Educational Offerings - New On-Call Patient Shuttle
11/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Volume 14, Issue 2, Fall 208
The Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin is a bi-annual publication that covers important trends in research and treatment of neuroendocrine conditions and disease.
11/01/2008: MGH Senior Healthwise Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education.
10/16/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - PCS Office of Quality & Safety Promoting 'Excellence Every Day'
In this Issue: Promoting Excellence Every Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Improving the Patient Experience - Meet the Office of Quality & Safety - Clinical Narrative: Nicole Angueira, PT - FLU Vaccine Campaign - Fielding the Issues: The Center for Connected Health - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Surgical Technologiest Week
10/02/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Ramadan Brings MGH Community Together in Spirit of Unity
In this Issue: Ramadan - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Re-Designing Our Support Structure - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - MGH Pro Tech Program - Clinical Narraative: Jane Miller, RN - Fielding the Issues: Taking a Closer Look at Utilization of Blood and Blood Products - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Professional Achievements
09/29/2008: Mindscapes, 2008, Fall
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The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry newsletter for friends and supporters.
09/18/2008: Caring Headlines
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Hausman Nursing Fellowship: the future looks bright
09/18/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Hausman Nursing Fellowship: the Future Looks Bright
In this Issue: In this Issue: The Hausman Nursing Fellowship - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Efficiency and Innovation - Clinical Narrative: Carol Vivaldelli, RN - Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Fielding the Issues: Non-Salary Tiger Teams - Announcements - Educational Offerings - More than Just a Journal Club
09/04/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Through the Patient's Eyes
In this Issue: Seeking the Patient’s Voice - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PCS Strategic Goals: an Update - The Awakening: A Story of End-of-Life Care - Clinical Narrative: Laura Tikonoff, PT - Vascular Screening Day - Fielding the Issues: The Institute for Patient Care - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Geriatric Rounds to Evaluate, Assess, and Teach (GREAT)
09/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2008 issue
The Fall 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, features mirror neurons, diabetes and bariatric surgery, battling antibiotic resistance, microfluidics and video games that promote health.
08/21/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Excellence Every Day
In this Issue: Excellence Every Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Excellence Every Day - Patient Education Competency Packet - Clinical Pastoral Education Program - Hand Hygene Update - Get with the Guidelines - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Danielle Nolan, LICSW and Dana Madden, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Janet Madden - Fielding the Issues 1: Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Non-Salary Tiger-Team Update - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Ben Corrar Clanon Award
08/14/2008: Alzheimer Research Forum
Link to Alzheimer Research Forum article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Why Good Microglia Turn Bad—A Matter of Timing?
08/01/2008: Vision
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Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read how Mass General is changing health care locally and around the world.
07/26/2008: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
PATIENTS and POSSIBILITIES
07/26/2008: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
PATIENTS and POSSIBILITIES
07/17/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Dedicated Inpatient-Unit Volunteer Pilot Program
In this Issue: Process Improvement - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Process Improvement - TEAM USA - Volunteer Recognition Luncheon - Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Cronin Raphael Award - Clinical Narrative: Mary Findeisen, RN - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Construction Update - Construction Update - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Nursing Research Journal Club
07/03/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Graf Retires: MGH Pays Tribute with Tears and Testimonials
In this Issue: Chris Graf Retires - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios - The Jean M. Nardini, RN, Nurse of Distinction Award - Global Health: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate at MGH - Reiki in the SDSU - Clinical Narrative: Jennifer Miraglia, PT - Living and Working with ovarian Cancer - ESOL Graduation - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Medication Safety - Announcements - Educational Offerings - MGH Idol
07/01/2008: Synergy- Summer '08
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Synergy: Summer edition, 2008
06/19/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: International partnerships Bringing the Magnet-hospital Philosophy to Dubai
In this Issue: Jeanette Ives Erickson: Our Magnet Partnership with University Hospital in Dubai - Stategies for Healing on Blake 11 - Bike Week at MGH - Brian M. McEachern Extradordinary Care Award - Stephanie Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Awards - Sullivan on Clinical Excellence - Clinical Narrative: Melissa DeLisle, RN - Diversity: Getting from Point A to Point B - Fielding the Issues: Advance Directives - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings
06/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2008 issue
The Summer 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, probes genomic testing, the dangers of ER overcrowding and chronic inflammation, growing bone with distraction osteogenesis, and telomeres.
06/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Etiology of Thickened Pituitary Stalks
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
06/01/2008: Diabetes Views
DiabetesVIEWS
The Diabetes Self Management and Education Program brings you DiabetesVIEWS, a newsletter for patients offering ideas and information about nutrition, exercise, diet and lifestyle for those diagnosed with Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
06/01/2008: DiabetesVIEWS
DiabetesVIEWS
The Diabetes Self Management and Education Program brings you DiabetesVIEWS, a newsletter for patients offering ideas and information about nutrition, exercise, diet and lifestyle for those diagnosed with Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
05/22/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Nurse Week 2008
In this Issue: eams that work - Perioperative Nursing - Magnet hospitals: the inside story - The Vietnam Women's Memorial: triumph over tragedy - Celebrating nurses in the military - Research Day - Sleep deprivation in acute care: priority or after-thought - Surgical Nursing - Dedication of The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - The Yvonne L. Munn nursing research awards and dedication of The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - Neuroscience Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing - MGH Nursing Research Fair and Expo - Pediatric Nursing - Infusion Nursing
05/01/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity in Nursing
In this Issue: Diversity Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity Nursing - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-Designation - Visiting Cardiac Nursing Scholar - Friendly Visitor Program - Fathional donate Life Month - Clinical Narrative: Laurene Dynan, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Mental-Health Care - Same Day Surgical Unit Goes Green - Chaplaincy Celebrates Eucharistic Ministers - Fielding the Issues: Patient and Family Advisory Councils - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Healthcare Decisions Day
05/01/2008: Vision
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Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read about Mass General's research powerhouse within a hospital.
05/01/2008: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2008
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Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2008
04/17/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: April is Occupational Therapy Month
In this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Rosoff Awards - Clinical Narrative: Laura Walsh, RN - Patient Education: Medication Safety - Collaborative Governance - Fielding the Issues: Serious Reportable Events - Announcements - Educational Offerings - OASIS Program
04/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2008 issue
The Spring 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines the explosion of administrative costs in hospitals, suspended animation, the resurgence of vaccines, prodromal schizophrenia and fetal surgery.
03/27/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: TCAB - New Dedicated Education Unit - Patient-Centered Care - The MGH Center for Global Health - Clinical Narrative: Claudine Riley, LICSW - A Day in the Life of a Social Worker - Mahoney Retires - Fielding the Issues: Ceiling Lifts - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Announcements
03/21/2008: Mindscapes, 2008, Spring
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of Mass General Psychiatry
03/06/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: African American Pinning Ceremony
African American Pinning Ceremony - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Magnet Site Visit - NICU Nursing - Clinical Narrative: Maura Ament, PT - Job Shadow Day - Nursing Research Journal Club - National DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: Gerontology Certification - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Be Fit Stair-Climbing Challenge
02/21/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Coming together to talk about Quality
In this Issue: PCS Stategic Planning Implementation Retreat - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Keith Perleberg, RN - TEAM USA Supports Strategic Initiatives - Clinical Narrative: Celine Mani, RN - NERBNA Awards - Fielding the Issues: Unit-Based Cultural Rounds - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Liz Johnson, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Professional Achievements
02/07/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Anthony Kirvilaitis Jr. Partnership in Caring Awards
In this Issue: The Anthony Kirvilaitis Jr. Partnership in Caring Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Gregg Meyer, MD - OT Says Thank You - Washington Recognized as Leader by Example - Clinical Narrative: Jeanne Giovino, RN - IV Nurse Day - Magnet... and Beyond - Fielding the Issues: Magnet Site Visit - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Construction Update
02/01/2008: MGH Vision
Link for Dr. Hacohen's story in MGH's Vision Winter/Spring 2008 edition
Dr. Nir Hacohen investigates the role of genes in the immune system
01/24/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Unit-Based Performance Template - Clinical Narrative: Jeanne Elliott, RN - The Multicultural Nursing Committee - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - 'Family' Reunion on Ellison 13
01/11/2008: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to Harvard Medical School FOCUS article on study led by Drs. Andrew Tager and Andrew Luster
Receptor plays a leading role in pulmonary fibrosis
01/03/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Mourns the Loss of Katie Brush, RN, Cherished Friend and Nursing Leader
In this Issue: Remembering Katie Brush - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-designation - Updates from Gerontology Nursing - Clinical Narrative: Joan Bowsher, PT - Implementing Unit Based Journal Club - New Learning Culture on Pediatric Unit - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Noise-Reduction Strategies - Announcements - Educational Offerings
01/01/2008: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter January 2008
01/01/2008: 2008 Seminar: Health Literacy and Its Impact on Risk, Quality and Patient Safety
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01/01/2008: Shaping the Future of Primary Care: A Plan for Philanthropy
01/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2008 issue
The Winter 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines how computer simulation affects the need for animal testing, 60 years of the Framingham Heart Study, RNA interference, joint replacements and the discovery of umami.
12/31/2007: Annual Report 2007
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's work to revitalize primary care through education, research, and innovation.
12/21/2007: Mindscapes, 2007, Winter
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of Mass General Psychiatry
12/20/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Our Journey to Magnet Re-designation
In this Issue: Journey to Magnet Re-Designation - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2007 - Center for Global Health - Volunteer Department Pin Week - Nursing Research Journal Club - Maria C. Petrilli Oncology Nursing Awards - White 9: Celebrating Diversity - Clinical Narrative: Hilary Levinson, RN - Nutrition & Food Services: Yawkey Nutrition Team - Making a Difference - Comfort and Support After Loss - Magnet Update - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - MGH Outfitters
12/16/2007: Medical News Today
Link to Medical News Today article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Molecular pathway appears crucial in development of pulmonary fibrosis
12/12/2007: MGH News Release
Link to full MGH News Release on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
CIID investigators reveal a molecular pathway crucial in the development of pulmonary fibrosis
12/12/2007: Journeys
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Massachusetts General Hospital Annual Report 2007
12/06/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Moscowitz, Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver of the Year
In this Issue: Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Florence Nightingale: Founder of Modern Nursing - National Physical Therapy Month - Ron Greene Retires - Clinical Narrative: Diana Czulada, PT - Health Literacy - RN Residency Program - Fielding the Issues: Documentation and Communication - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
11/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Deborah Washington Nursing Spectrum Nurse of the Year!
In this Issue: Washington: Spectrum's Nurse of the Year - Jeanette Ive Erickson: An Interview with Lillian Ananian, RN - Respiratory Care Week - HAVEN Program - Magnet Update - Clinical Narrative: Jessica Smith, RN - Dempsey Retires - Team USA: Infection Control - Molly Catherine Tramontana Award - Pastoral Care Week - Fielding the Issues: Affordable Lodging - Vascular Conference - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
11/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Diaz, Marquez, Receive Ernesto Gonzalez Award
In this Issue: Ernesto Gonzalez Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Nurturing New Nurses - Flu Shots - Excellence in Action Award - Clinical Narrative: Hillary Kocoloky, PT - Chaplaincy - Fielding the Issues: Password Self-Service Program, Two Patient Identifiers - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
10/19/2007: www.boston.com
Link to full release on Nir Hacohen receiving NIH New Innovator Award
CIID investigator Nir Hacohen receives prestigious NIH New Innovator Award
10/18/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Big Papi helps MGH celebrate Latino Heritage Month
In this Issue: Big Papi helps MGH celebrate Latino Heritage Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: On Obesity in Health Care - Bereavement Inservice Training - Fielding the Issues: Patients First: Fall-Prevention - Clinical Narrative: Kate Keller, RN - Nutrition & Food Services: Compassionate Food Service - Magnet Update - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Carol Tysienski, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
10/04/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: BLS Training for Support Staff Provides Life-saving Skills
In this Issue: BLS Training for Support Staff - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PCS Strategic Plan for 2008 - Fielding the Issues: Safe Passage During Construction - A Tribute to CPM - Clinical Narrative: Joy Bostrom, PT - Updating the MGH Mission Statement - Relaxation Channels on MGH TV - Professional Achievements - Friends of the MGH Cancer Center - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
09/22/2007: Mindscapes, 2007, Fall
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of Mass General Psychiatry
09/20/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Role of Support Staff in Code-blue Situations
In this Issue: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Academic Partnerships - Pro Tech Graduation - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Clinical Narrative: Emily Stieglizt-Shell, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: The CNS Wound Care Task Force - Magnet Update - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Recognition Program Retreat
09/06/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Hand Hygiene Slogan Contest And the Winner is... " Be an ACE!"
In this Issue: Hand Hygene Slogan Contest - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Gaurdia Banister, RN - Magnet Essay Contest - Non-Emergent Ambulance Arrivals Move to Cox Entrance - Ben Corrao Clanon Award - Perleberg Named Director PCS Office of Quality & Safety - Clinical Narrative: Debra Mahoney, RN - Wireless Internet Access for Patients and Guests - Hand Hygiene - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Transforming Care at the Bedside
09/06/2007: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2006
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2006
CARING IN ACTION . ADVANCING OUR MISSION
09/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2007 issue
The Fall 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines the aftermath of medical mistakes, calming the explosive child, protecting ourselves from bioterror, new tools in sleep medicine and epigenetics.
08/16/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH vs. BWH Blood Donor Challenge
MGH-BWH Blood Donor Challenge - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-Certification - Banister Named Executive Director, Institute for Patient Care - Team USA Scores Gold - Fielding the Issues: Advance Directives - The Journey from Job to Career - Clinical Narrative: Rosanne Karp, RN - Magnet Update - WACC New Discharge Site - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Liz Johnson, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygene
08/02/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Volunteers Serving the Hospital Community Beyond All Expectations
In this Issue: MGH Volunteer Recognition Event - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Quality, Safety and Exemplary Care - Volunteer Recruitment Fair - Patient Education - RN Residency Program - Clinical Narrative: Terri West , PT - White 7 Pretty in Pink! - Spririt Flags - Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
08/01/2007: Greeting and Salutations Newletter August 2007
07/19/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Collaborative Governance, Commitment and Carol Channing
In this Issue: Collaborative Governance - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Ten Years of Collaborative Governance - Workplace Education Program - Cronin-Raphael Award - Magnet Update - Clinical Narrative: Kara Connor, RN - Fielding the Issues: Parking - Nursing Research Journal Club - Duffy Joins Munn Center - Acute Care Documentation Project - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - AAN Induction
07/05/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: New Norman Knight Nursing Center Unveild
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Knight Center Dedication - Nardini Nurse of Distinction Award - Fielding the Issues: Pain-Management - Health Care Proxy Forms - Transforming Care at the Bedside Project - Clinical Narrative: Erin Greenler, PT - Clinical Pastoral Education Graduation - Oncology Nursing Career Develpment Award - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Kathryn Beauchamp, RN - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues II: GLBT Pride at MGH
06/14/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Jones to Lead Nursing Research
In this Issue: Jones to Lead Nursing Research - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Support Staff, a Key Pillar of MGH infrastructure - Cardiac Nursing Visiting Scholar - Magnet Update: The Forces of Magnetism - 4th Annual McEachern Award - Nutrition & Food Services: Emergency Preparedness - Clinical Narrative: Kathryn Sabo, RN - Diversity Scholarships - Remembering Annabel Edwards - New Pathway to MEEI - Quality & Safety: Responsible Physician Project - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Systems Improvement Update
06/01/2007: BROCHURE: Primary Care: A Miracle of Modern Medicine
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Primary care: The foundation of our health care system may be the greatest miracle of modern medicine. Read more about the value of investing in primary care.
06/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter June 2007
06/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2007 issue
The Summer 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, considers the doctor shortage, Alzheimer's drugs, mitochondria, the battle against hepatitis C and four paradigm-shifting strategies that improve hospital efficiency and care.
05/24/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Nurse Week 2007
If you're one of those people who thinks the word 'hero' has been thrown around so much it's lost it's meaning, you should have been in O'Keeffe Auditorium on Thursday, May 10, 2007, to hear senior vice president for Patient Care, Jeanette Ives Erickson's Nurse Week presentation, "Nurses: Everyday Heroes."
05/03/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: This year's OT Month theme: "Serving our Military"
In this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: On the Need for Effective Communication - Speech, Language & Swallowing Disorders and Reading Disabilities - Quality & Safety: Same / Similar Name Signs - Research: Outside the Walls of the GCRC - Nutrition & Food Services: OB Food Service - Clinical Narrative: Ann Quealy, RN - MGH Nurses go to Capitor Hill - Summer Jobs Program - In Remembrance: Elizabeth Sheehy, RN - IHP Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Patricia M. Connors, RN, and Kim Francis, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Unacceptable Abbreviations
05/01/2007: A Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing the ACGME Core Competencies
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04/19/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: JCAHO an Update - Clinical Narratives: Susan Sargent, RN; Cara Taylor, RN; and Mary McKenna Guanci, RN - Orren Carrere Fox Award - Patient Education Committee: New On-Line Resource - MGH-Timilty Partnership Celebration - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Pault Arnstein, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: The Center for Innovations in Care Delivery
04/06/2007: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to FOCUS article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Immune scavengers target Alzheimer's plaques
04/05/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Our Professional Practice Model a Blueprint for the Delivery of Exceptional Care
In this Issue: Our professional practice model a blueprint for the delivery of exceptional care - Articulating our professional practice model: a framework for knowledge-based practice - Our vision and values: the underlying principles that guide our work - Standards of practice: ensuring our patients received the highest quality of care - The power of a narrative culture: sharing knowledge through story-telling - Clinical Recognition and advancement - Innovation and entrepreneurial teamwork - A commitment to life-long professional development - Collaborative decision-making - Research - Patient-Centeredness
04/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter April 2007
04/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2007 issue
The Spring 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines hospice care, prion diseases, personalized pain relief, the future of cardiac surgery and the increase in esophageal cancer.
03/28/2007: Science Daily
Link to full release on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
CIID researchers reveal a role for the immune system in early-onset Alzheimer's
03/27/2007: Alzheimer Research Forum
Link to Alzheimer Research Forum article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Microglia—Medics or Meddlers in Dementia
03/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: High in the Andes HAVEN Advocates Making a Difference
In this Issue: HAVEN Advocates Travel to Peru - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Conflict Management - Fielding the Issues: MGH Retirement Plan - Black History Month: A Call to Action - Clinical Narrative: Kellyann Jeffries, RN - New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care Graduation - Professional Achievements - Clinical Nurse Specialists: Tracheostomy Quality Team - Job Shadow Day - Educational Offerings - DVT Awareness Month
03/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Heart Center 'Goes Red' for Women's Health
In this Issue: Go Red for Women's Health - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Fielding the Issues: A Magnet Update - One Clinician's Path to Palliative Care - Clinical Narrative: Kathleen Egan, RN - Magnet News - Documentation - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Burn Safety
02/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pet Therapy Program Celebrates Four-year Anniversary
In this Issue: Pet Therapy - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine - Fielding the Issues: Hand Hygiene - KnowledgeLink - Clinical Narrative: Sheila Brown, RN - IV Nurse Day - Hausman Fund - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Chaplaincy: Service for Peace
02/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Stephanie M. Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Awards
In this Issue: Macaluso Award Ceremony - Corrina Lee, RN - Jane Loureiro, PT - Paula Nelson, RN - Angela Sorge, RN - Fielding the Issues: Expanding Medical Interpreter Services - Educational Offerings - History and Background of the Macaluso Awards
01/18/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: OA/PCA/USA Connections: Focusing on CBEDS and Hand Hygiene
In this Issue: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PT/OT Strategic Plan - Fielding the issues: Interpreter Services - Clinical Narrative: Brenda Pignone, RN - Nutrition & Food: A Resolution for Good Health - Contact Percautions Plus - Journal Club: Ellen Mahoney, RN - MGH Heart Center - Educational Offerings - MGH Bids Farewell to Lee Niles, RN
01/11/2007: Vision
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01/04/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Take Good Care Packs Help Parents Talk to Kids About Cancer
In this Issue: Take Good Care Packs - Jeanette Ives Erickson: It's All About the Patient - The MGH Tobacco Treatment Service - Clinical Narratives: Kathie Pazola, RN - Geraldine Gardner, RN - Interdisciplinary Practice: The MGH Diabetes Center - Fielding the Issues: CBEDS - Spiritual Practices: Hajj - Educational Offerings
01/01/2007: Stoeckle Center Brochure
01/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter January 2007
01/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2007 issue
The Winter 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines using beta blockers to treat post-traumatic stress, robotic surgery, multicultural care, the Polypill and medical innovations that borrow from natural properties and processes.
01/01/2007: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Cardiac Disease in Acromegaly
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/31/2006: Annual Report 2006
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's activities in 2006.
12/21/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Everyone is Enjoying the New Playroom on Ellison 18!
In this Issue: Pediatric Unit Gets New Playroom - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2006 - Patient Education Conference - Administrative Fellows - New Password Program - Clinical Narrative: J. Patrick Birkemose, RN - Professional Achievements - Clinical Pastoral Education - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Recognition Program Review Board - Educational Offerings - Nutrition & Food Services: Holiday Safety Tips
12/07/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month
In this Issue: Physical Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Patient First - Fielding the Issues: Smoking Cessation - Respiratory Care Week - Coordinated Care Clinic - Clinical Narrative: Alison Squadritio, PT - Plain Partnerships - Quality & Safety: New Laboratory Changes - Professional Achievements - Making a Difference Grants - Educational Offerings
11/16/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Medical Nursing: a Complex and Rewarding Speciality
In this Issue: Medical Nursing - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Patricia Benner Visit - Fielding the Issues: Flu Vaccine - Medical Nursing Practice Committee - Ushering in New Medical Nurses - Clinical Narrative: Brittany Kupferberg, RN - Magnet Conference - Quality & Safety: Safety Reports - Nutrition & Food: Holiday Survival Tips - Recognition: Hess Receives Jimmy A. Young Medal - Educational Offerings - McLeod Farewell
11/02/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pastoral Care Week at MGH
In this Issue: Pastoral Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Center for Innovations in Care Delivery - McEachern Award - Making a Difference: Linda Devaux - Ramadan - Clinical Narrative: Susan LaGambina, RRT - Recognition: Felix Ojimba, Barbara Mahoney, RN, Susan Tully, RN - 65 Plus - Fielding the Issues: New AHA Guidelines - Ballantine Award - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Burn Prevention Week
11/01/2006: Vision
Vision, fall 2006
Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read how Mass General is getting ready for tomorrow.
10/19/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Latino Heritage Month Mes de herencia latina
In this Issue: Latino Heritage Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Celebrating our Latino Community - Fielding the Issues: Latino Heritage Month - Interpreter Services - Quality Core Measures for Heart Failure - Clinical Narrative: Marjorie Volero, RN - Ernesto Gonzalez Award - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Mary Lavieri, RN - Educational Offerings - Universal Protocol
10/05/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Peace, Shalom, Salaam Sharing a Celebration of the Hebrew and Islamic Holy Months
In this Issue: Celebrating the Beginning of Ramada / Tishrei - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - Fielding the issues: New Inpatient Care Building - Trauma Rapic Assessment Care Unit - The Nursing Research Journal Club - Clinical Narrative: Christine Perino, RRT - Professional Achievements - Nursing Moments: Kathy DeGenova, RN - Educational Offerings - 40th Anniversary Party in the Main OR
09/21/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: D'Antonio Receives Corrao Clanon Award
In this Issue: Ben Carrao Clanon Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Institute for Patient Care - Fielding the Issues: Documentation and Communication - Lean Equipment Management System - SummerWorks Program - Service of Rememberance - New Leadership: Thomas Burke, MD - Clinical Narrative: Sheila Pallotta, PT - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Lynda Tyer-Viola, RN - Quality & Safety: Safe Hand-Offs - Food & Nutrition: Ingredients Room - New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care Graduation - Educational Offerings - Neuroscience Units Investing in the Future
09/07/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The MGH ProTech Program: Opening Doors to New Opportunities
In this Issue: ProTech Graduation - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Collaborative Governance Survey 2006 - Fielding the Issues: Staffing Ratios - Patient Education - Clinical Narrative: Marissa Legare, RN - New Leadershiip: Eileen Flaherty, RN - New Policy: Emergency Discharge Perscriptions - Educational Offerings - Quality & Safety: Fall Reduction Program
09/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2006 issue
The Fall 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines
puberty's mystery, the brain changes caused by addiction, the pay-for-performance financial model, biofilms and a poem about anatomy.
08/17/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Providing Quality health Care Half-way Around the World
In this Issue: An Update from the Durant Fellows - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Global Thinking - Fielding the Issues: Service Improvements Initiatives - Physical Therapy: The Boston Lobsters - Clinical Narrative: Katherine O'Meara, RN - ENCARE Teaches Safety and Prevention - Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Marion Phipps, RN - Food & Nutrition Services: Nutrition Screening - Educational Offerings
08/11/2006: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2005
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2005
Healing - Leadership - Global Action
08/03/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Carol A. Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship
In this Issue: Carol A. Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Forces of Magnetism - Fielding the Issues: Reliable Child Care - Volunteer Recognition Day - Clinical Narrative: Ann hession, RN - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace
06/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2006 issue
The Summer 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines electroconvulsive therapy for depression, personalized medicine, discoveries about anesthesia, the placebo problem and obesity and disease.
05/01/2006: Vision
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Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read about the nurses that allow Mass General to provide the best care
05/01/2006: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2006
04/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2006 issue
The Spring 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, looks at the stealth methods of natural orifice surgery, polio's return, lie detection, 25 years of AIDS and antiangiogenesis: an approach, 40 years in the making, for stopping cancer.
03/01/2006: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter March 2006
01/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2006 issue
The Winter 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines devices that save soldiers, autism activist parents, a killer called staph, face transplants and the digital hospital.
01/01/2006: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin | Effect of Obesity on Growth Hormone Secretion
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/31/2005: Annual Report 2005
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's activities in 2005.
11/01/2005: Vision
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Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read about research in the 21st century.
09/23/2005: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2003
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2003
COMING TOGETHER
09/01/2005: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2005 issue
The first issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines avian flu, patient simulators, why strokes still kill, the genomic roots of mental illness and why pigs may one day fill the need for transplant organs.
08/02/2005: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2004
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2004
BELIEVING in making a Difference
06/01/2005: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Brain Injury and Pituitary Dysfunction
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
01/17/2005: ABC News
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Despite the unavoidability of stress, there are ways that you can tune into your body and
pick up its stress signals, such as problems sleeping, headaches and bossiness.
01/01/2005: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Update on Acromegaly
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/31/2004: Annual Report 2004
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01/01/2004: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Management of Hyperprolactinemia Patients on Antipsychotic
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/04/2003: TheBostonChannel.com
Program Teaches Students To Manage Stress
Some of the world's most gifted students come to Harvard to become doctors, lawyers and computer scientists. But, one class teaches how to manage stress.
10/10/2003: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to Harvard Medical School FOCUS article on study led by Dr. Andrew Luster and colleagues
Innate signaling sparks homing of T cells
06/01/2003: Scientific American Frontiers
Meditation 101
Dr. Benson believes that relaxation not only feels good, but can help us "breakout" of destructive or negative thought patterns and open the door to different kinds of peak experiences.
01/01/2002: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Ammenorheic Bone Loss
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
05/30/2001: Psychology Today
The Science of Meditation
Meditation may help squash anxiety. The practice brings about dramatic effects in as little as a 10-minute session.
01/01/2001: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Intraoperative MRI for Pituitary Tumors
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
02/01/1999: Across the Board
Workplace Stress
How do you handle stress when neither fight nor flight are options?
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