… two-year program Six dozen newly trained complex care nurses are now ready to care for people with multiple disabilities and health conditions in their homes to help fill a pressing care need for families across the Commonwealth, thanks to a MassHealth training program that’s being run by the MGH Institute’s School of Nursing.  Awarded last October by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Health and …

… understand. It affects about  5% of the population, primarily women, and lasts for  40% of the year in areas that see seasonal changes.  In this month’s “IHP … and sharing tips on getting through it. The conversation below has been edited for brevity and clarity. Why don't you give a brief overview of seasonal affective disorder for us?  JS: Seasonal affective disorder is kind of a term that people are familiar …

… way of working out. From now on, those with Aphasia who come to the MGH Institute for help with their communication will be walking into the Marjorie Nicholas Aphasia … Language, and Literacy Center at the Sanders IMPACT Practice Center, is one of the last unnamed centers at the MGH Institute. The naming of the Aphasia Center is part … years, and who still spends time helping with the conversational support group?  “For her entire career, Marjorie was dedicated to not only improving the lives of …

… instruction. Understanding the latest methods of teaching literacy is essential for speech-language pathologists and teachers who want to stay ahead of the curve and … early decoding ,comprehension and writing skills. This shift is especially crucial for improving literacy outcomes among students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, ensuring all students build a solid foundation for reading success. 2. Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices Today’s classrooms …

… get the services.” Hallahan worked closely with the NGO  McLain Association for Children (MAC) , which serves children with disabilities but wants to launch programs for adults, especially those who are neurodegenerative or post-stroke. … Hallahan explained. During his 41 days in Georgia, the maximum time for a Fulbright Specialist, Hallahan … orgian schools using iPads and apps. The goals of Hallahan and the WHO aligned well for this project, which is expected to continue for the next two years. …

… a wake-up call to the stark realities of racial injustice and oppression that have for far too long existed in our country and in our organization. At that moment, we … to make substantive change in areas that we had been exploring and discussing for some time. In some areas we had made progress, but often this change was coming … initiatives we thought were important as the focus of our immediate work. Over the last seven months, we have made significant progress, and we continue to work …