Our community is heartbroken by the news of the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, a compassionate leader, colleague and humanitarian, who improved the lives of so many, near and far. Our thoughts are with his family and all those fortunate enough to have known this remarkable person.
Non-clinical employees were invited to take home a daffodil plant as a small gesture of gratitude. The daffodils, intended for the Boston Marathon route, were donated by
@seaportbos
to local hospitals instead. As staff exited, they were greeted with a round of sincere applause.👏
When we stand together, we’re stronger together. Tonight at 7, join Brigham Health in saluting all essential personnel, across Boston and beyond, with a collective round of applause from your home. We all have a role to play, and we cannot do this alone.
#ClapBecauseWeCare
Today Brigham Health held a vigil in memory of
#GeorgeFloyd
. Organized by internal medicine residents, we reflected on the injustice of systemic and individual racism in America, and affirmed our commitment to confronting & rooting out racism in our own lives and at the Brigham.
During this morning’s active shooter incident, a member of our Valet team was shot. Our Emergency Department team responded immediately, and our colleague is currently in stable condition. There is no further threat to our campus.
We’re excited to announce that Robert Higgins, MD, MSHA, (
@roberthiggins32
) has been named President of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Executive Vice President at
@MassGenBrigham
.
Congrats to Nawal M. Nour, MD, MPH, who has been appointed chair of OB/GYN. Dr. Nour has been an esteemed member of the Brigham family for two decades & is first Black department chair, first chair of Sudanese descent, & third woman to assume chair role.
The Brigham’s Engineering team & clinical leaders teamed up to build freestanding booths for
#COVID19
testing. The thick polycarbonate panels serve as a physical barrier between clinicians and patients, protecting
#frontline
providers & reducing the need for
#PPE
.
#Innovation
Shoutout to former Brigham OB/GYN resident Dr. Zev Williams of
@ColumbiaMed
, who has developed a rapid, 30-minute
#COVID
#salivatest
that requires no lab equipment.
Debby Buonopane, a Brigham ED nurse who was treated for
#COVID19
at the Brigham, was discharged today to cheers and applause from her colleagues outside the hospital. The heartwarming and inspiring exit was accompanied by a
@quincymapolice
escort home.
#BrighamHealthHeroes
👏💙
For more than 100 years, the graduating class of internal medicine residents at the Brigham have gathered on the steps of
@harvardmed
dressed in their white coats for a final farewell photo. Even a coronavirus pandemic couldn’t stop that tradition. 🎓
This Friday the Yellow ICU team had four patients
#extubated
, two patients transfer out of the
#ICU
, and they heard six different Operation Hope discharges. It was a great day for this team in the ICU!
#BrighamHealthHeroes
Here we go! Catalina Gonzalez-Marques, an emergency medicine physician, comes right from her ED shift to receive the first
#COVID19
vaccination at the
#Brigham
.
Shoutout to some of our amazing
#RespiratoryTherapists
! The monitors they are standing next to are the ventilator screens, so the therapists can reduce
#PPE
by not entering the rooms for every ventilator change.
#HealthcareHeroes
The
#Brigham
will be the New England area site for a phase 3
#COVID19
vaccine trial. Dr. Lindsey Baden will serve as co-principal investigator of the study:
“I want to do everything right for the patient. People depend on me & my job because it is my responsibility to clean and help stop the
#virus
from spreading. When I am needed to clean something, I am always right there.” -Maria Centeio,
#EnvironmentalServices
#BrighamHealthHero
Courtney Audet, a child life specialist in Radiation Oncology, made photo buttons for staff to wear so the pediatric patients coming for cancer treatment could still see their smiling faces.
#BrighamHealthHeroes
From green to gold!
#Fall
has arrived at the
#Brigham
, and all around the hospital the trees and their leaves are dusting our grounds in a bright, golden halo.
Proud to share that 3 of the experts named to President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 task force are connected to the Brigham. Grateful to
@Atul_Gawande
,
@vivek_murthy
, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith & the entire team of medical and scientific experts for their guidance amid this pandemic.
Researchers at the
@MIT
and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a silicone
#mask
that is as effective as an
#N95
mask, but easier to sterilize so it can be used multiple times.
Congratulations to all medical students who matched at Brigham and Women's Hospital! We are so excited to welcome you to our Residency Program. You are needed now more than ever.
#Match2020
Meet the
#proning
teams! These rehab therapists assist the ICU nurses & respiratory therapists in moving a patient from supine (on the back) to prone (on the stomach), or visa-versa, to improve
#oxygenation
& reduce the level of
#ventilation
needed.
#BrighamHealthHeroes
As the
#COVID19
pandemic continues, we will be deferring appropriate elective and non-urgent care to ensure the safest possible environment for patients & staff. We are working to implement strategies and begin communication to providers, staff and affected patients immediately.
That feeling when you get the second dose of the vaccine you helped bring to the public 🙌
Dr. Lindsey Baden is the director of the
#Brigham
’s Center for Clinical Investigation, and was the co-principal investigator of the mRNA phase 3
#Moderna
vaccine trial for
#COVID19
.
We are happy to share that Adam S. Kibel, MD, has been appointed chair of the newly established Department of Urology here at the Brigham, effective October 1st, when the division will formally transition to a department. Congratulations Dr. Kibel!
We are pleased to share that Bruce Levy, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Levy has dedicated the last 30 years of his career to the Brigham and possesses a tremendous understanding and appreciation of our culture, community and mission.
#BostonHope
is a new 1,000-bed medical center for patients who are recovering from
#COVID19
and unsheltered individuals who are also infected. Its mission is to provide medical care for patients who don’t need hospital treatment in an acute care facility.
Today, medical students across the country have opened envelopes that reveal the name of the medical school they'll attend as resident physicians. Our current first-year residents are here to give some words of advice to all future interns!
#Match2019
@jflier
Dr. Flier, you didn’t look hard enough! Our past and current leaders are proudly displayed throughout the Brigham. We would be happy to take you on a tour.
At 8:27 pm last night,
@bostonpolice
,
@BostonFire
, and
@BOSTON_EMS
showed up in true fashion to honor Brigham Health staff on
#OneBostonDay
. Thank you for your continuous support and everything you do for our community. 🚨🚔🚒💙
Nina Braunwald, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital, was among the first women to perform open heart surgery. She was the first woman to be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the first to be elected to the
@AATSHQ
.
#WomensHistoryMonth
New study finds ‘near-zero incidence’ of patients acquiring COVID-19 at the Brigham during first 12 weeks of the state’s surge. Brigham Infection control measures found effective in preventing transmission in the hospital.
A big
#Brigham
shoutout to Lindsey Baden, MD, who was named a 2020 Bostonian of the Year by
@BostonGlobe
, which cited his tireless efforts in combating the coronavirus, from research to diagnostics to his leadership in developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Congratulations to all the medical students who matched at Brigham and Women’s Hospital today. Welcome to our Residency Program—we’re excited to have you on our team!
#MatchDay2021
Did you match at the
#Brigham
? Let us know in the replies! ⤵️
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s
#NobelPrize
in Physiology or Medicine, including Dr. William G. Kaelin, Jr., senior physician,
@BrighamWomens
.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital has once again earned a spot on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals! We have faced unprecedented challenges this year, and our vision of creating a healthier world is more important than ever.
The
#Brigham
’s Dr.
@michaelmina_lab
has been a strong advocate of rapid, at-home
#COVID19
tests. He’s now leading a study of these tests that could help schools, businesses, and families prevent further spread.
📣Shout-out to our
#PhysicianAssistants
! Brigham Health employs over 400 PAs and many have been redeployed from their regular jobs to help in other areas.
#PAs
have trained in all areas of medicine, making them one of the most versatile medical providers.
#BrighamHealthHeroes
Nicholas Chedid, MD, translated “Happy Birthday” into Arabic for a patient & staff gathered to sing. The patient watched by iPad inside the room that is part of our Virtual Intercom Communication System. We’re so proud of our staff for getting creative for our patients. 🎈
More than one million N95 masks are being delivered from China to Massachusetts hospitals on board the New England Patriots plane. Thank you,
@Patriots
.
Congratulations to BWH cardiologist Dr.
@haiderwarraich
on joining the
@US_FDA
as a Senior Clinical Advisor for Chronic Disease to the FDA Commissioner. In this role, he will help further policy across drugs, devices, nutrition, tobacco, & health AI concerning chronic conditions.
The Brigham Health community and the Internal Medicine Residency Program mourn the loss of Jonathan Leong, MD, PhD, a preliminary intern and aspiring radiologist, who died of cancer on April 10.
The Brigham community ended our week with socially distanced live music right outside our doors. thanks to the
@BostonSymphony
Rolling Recitals series.
Musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform at various locations throughout Boston. Thank you BSO!
Dr.
@TsuyoshiKaneko1
is a cardiac surgeon at the
#Brigham
and an assistant professor of surgery at
@harvardmed
. He's pictured on the left, performing a procedure with Dr. Marko Boskovski. Get to know Dr. Kaneko with our Q&A on Instagram:
#HeartMonth
"In the midst of pandemics, equipment shortages and emotional strain and exhaustion, we persist for you and our patients." -Jennifer Stewart, RN, Brigham and Women's Hospital
To Jennifer, and everyone like her.
#WorldHealthDay
"My job is essential so the
#frontline
workers have the food and nourishment they need to perform their job well. The interactions and words of wisdom I offer makes their day. It is an escape with a hot meal, coffee, and reassuring smile." -Kristyal Seales
#BrighamHealthHeroes
☕
“I feel important. I feel part of the care team. I want to be here for my patients and for my team.” -Ana Gomes, Unit Associate, Environmental Services
#BrighamHealthHeroes
At exactly 12:05 a.m. Aria Grace came into the world. She was born at the
#Brigham
and is the very first baby born in Boston in 2022! Pictured here with her parents, Taiana and Alexander, both Aria Grace and mom are doing well after the birth. Congratulations to the family!
“It is important to do the job right. I make sure I clean the best I can to keep everybody safe. I take lot of pride in what I do every day here at the Brigham” -Carla Alves, Housekeeping Aid,
#EnvironmentalServices
#BrighamHealthHeroes
We’re proud to announce today is Sunil “Sunny” Eappen’s first day as Interim President at the
#Brigham
. From all of us in the Brigham community: Congratulations and welcome to this new role, Sunny.
At-home COVID-19 tests now coming to the market could be key to lowering the infection rate, but how do you know which one is right for you?
@VickyNguyenTV
takes a closer look.
To assist Mass. DPH in testing potential COVID-19 patients, we’ve activated our screening and testing plan. Individuals will be tested outside of the hospital and return home to await results. We don’t anticipate any impact to operations or normal patient activity.
Today we formally launched “Brigham Buddies,” a
#pettherapy
program designed to bring comfort, smiles and joy to patients & their families, as well as faculty and staff. Emily, Jameson and Oliver came together with their handlers to celebrate, and receive their new harnesses! 🐶
A Brigham team worked w/
@iRobot
, Borobot, the Harvard Graduate School of Design &
@PanFabBoston
to make new
#faceshields
resistant to fog, longer in length w/ more protection, & with an extended top lift to protect from contaminants above. The shield can be sanitized and reused!
Brigham and Women’s Hospital has once again earned a spot on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals! Thank you to all those who help us advance our vision of creating a healthier world.
Jack Maxwell O’Donnell was born at Brigham and Women's Hospital on Sunday, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces. His grandparents were eagerly waiting outside to catch that first glimpse of their new grandson. 💙
To thank nurses for their tremendous contributions, nursing and hospital leaders lined up outside of the Brigham to 👏 for nurses leaving the hospital this morning and handed out orchids that were donated by
@HomeDepot
and ICS Plant Specialists.
#NursesWeek
“The front lines do not only consist of
#doctors
and
#nurses
, but everyone who supports them. Food service workers, environmental services, transportation, engineering, etc. It truly takes a village.” -Mavis Hicks, Food Services
#BrighamHealthHeroes
What’s a NICU graduation without a prom to celebrate? Babies Alex, Maddie, and Della got glammed up for their own version of prom night, thanks to a team of creative and compassionate
@BrighamNICU
staff.
“I’m a
#nurse
. I’m on the front line. That’s my job. When I get better, I am going back to my job," says Deb Buonopane, RN, who was discharged from the hospital yesterday after battling the
#coronavirus
.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital has developed a new protective face shield to help alleviate the shortage of personal protective equipment during the
#coronavirus
pandemic.
#PPE
Each year on April 15 at sunrise, Brigham and Women's Hospital raises the Hope and Healing flag to commemorate
#OneBostonDay
, and to remember and honor the lives we lost during the 2013 Boston Marathon. This year, we are reminded now more than ever, that we are
#BostonStrong
.
Nancy Kleiman, our hospital
#harpist
, misses playing for our patients & staff. So, she's bringing music directly to you on our Instagram Live today at 12 pm! Tune in, listen while you work, or take a lunch break with us. 🎶
#SongsOfComfort
In honor of
#NationalHospitalWeek
, we thank all Brigham Health staff for their dedication to our mission and for their commitment to our patients and their families, as well as our community. We could not do what we do without you! 💙
📸:
@FranciscoMarty_
Today the Brigham thanks every member of our Brigham family for their hard work, courage, compassion, and deep commitment to helping all who have been impacted by
#COVID19
. You have truly demonstrated our values in action, and have proven that we are indeed stronger together. 💙
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, who served as director of
@NIAIDNews
from 1984 to 2022 and chief medical advisor to the president from 2021 to 2022, joined Brigham staff last week for the Department of Medicine's Medical Grand Rounds.
@BrighamMedRes
For Valentine’s Day, we shared the story of infectious disease physician Mary Montgomery and MICU nurse Jessie Brain, who bonded while caring for a patient at the
#Brigham
, married in 2017, and later had their daughter Cora here.
#BrighamYearinReview
#8
Between wiping and scanning and donning and doffing, the CT Scan department has still been able to keep the smiles on their faces behind their masks. 😷 They work 24/7 around the ⏰ doing their best to care for patients during this crisis.
#BrighamHealthHeroes
Our valet colleague is being cared for by our clinical teams and is in serious but stable condition. His family members have expressed gratitude for our community’s care of their loved one. As they focus on his recovery, they have requested privacy.
These
#Brigham
women are doing amazing work in neurology, surgery, public health, breast cancer research, and more. On International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate their achievements, their leadership, and thank them for being role models!
#WomenInScience
Rooted in 20+ years of research, a new nasal vaccine for
#Alzheimer
’s disease is set to be tested at the
#Brigham
’s Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases. Dr. Howard Weiner calls the development of the trial “remarkable.” More in the
@BostonGlobe
.