… of occupational therapists throughout April. Regina F. Doherty, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, a professor of Occupational Therapy, will receive the 2020 AOTA Interprofessional … Award at the AOTA / AOTF Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on April 26. IHP participants are in bold. “Social Media for Social Participation & Connection During COVID-19: A SOTA Club's Expedition.” Presenters:  Emily Z. Eddy, OTD, MS, OTR, Marianne Linton, …

… Getting to know you Bingo, indoor and outdoor patio games, bowling, raffles, a duck challenge, drinks, food and the Employee of Year announcement – just some of … had been nominated eight times previously. “This is totally unexpected. This is a really important place to me. And I'm so excited to be recognized for my hard work. … Rebecca Pham came out on top with a total of 735,263 steps for a daily average of 26,259. In the team competition, Walking on Sunshine won with an aggregate total of …

… Policy The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case is a crushing disappointment on several levels, not the least of which is that it will … when safe abortion was only available to young women with means or access to a provider who would perform such a procedure out of their scope of practice.  This … women; it will limit abortions for low income or isolated women living in the 26 states that now have the legal freedom to ban abortions.  These are women who …

… changes to support to new parents and caregivers are needed, along with a change in how breastfeeding is viewed. With federal and industry efforts ramping … Institute says there are lessons to be learned and action to be taken to prevent a future shortage. MGH Institute Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Rebecca Hill … breastfeed, and 84% initiated breastfeeding immediately following birth, less than 26% of these parents can sustain exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months …

… in Support for Aspiring Charlestown Students This marks the tenth year that a consortium of affiliates from Partners HealthCare –  MGH Institute of Health … Care Scholarship. Since the award’s inception, over $55,000 has been awarded to 26 high school seniors living in Charlestown who plan on enrolling in a program of study leading to a health career. This year’s winners were Rory Carrier, …

… had been widely accepted in the U.S. population and after two doses there is a 97% effectiveness in its prevention. In many states, measles vaccination is … that environment conducive for this outbreak to occur?  We know that measles is a contagious virus that spreads through the air via coughing and sneezing. Once … two cases of measles in travelers who were infected in Washington before their visit to the Big Island. Clark County is on the border of Washington and Oregon, with …

… Brigham’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health. And while that’s a vital component, the EAP extends far beyond that. "Understanding that life presents … said EAP Director Allison Lilly . In addition to counseling, the program provides a  broad spectrum of work-life resources aimed at enhancing overall employee … valued." To learn more about the comprehensive support available through the EAP, visit  eap.partners.org . Do you have a story the Office of Strategic Communications …