… A Tiny Patient’s Tragic Death Leads to a Career Change … A Tiny Patient’s Tragic Death Leads to a Career Change It was on her second day in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in … couldn’t verbally communicate well,” she says. “But we became so connected because even with language barriers and masks, smiles and shared goals are universal.”  Do … couldn’t verbally communicate well,” she says. “But we became so connected because even with language barriers and masks, smiles and shared goals are universal.”  Do …

… Change Fight Topics Climate Change Health & Wellness Healthcare workers can play a vital role in battling climate change. That’s the view of Bill McKibben, the … change advocate who will be the keynote speaker at   Climate Change & Health 2022: A Roadmap for Grassroots Advocacy  on April 9.  Health practitioners are important … reliable numbers on the danger that fossil fuel combustion poses to humans even without climate change—roughly 9 million deaths a year just from breathing the …

… Institute community celebrated Employee Appreciation Week in person, leading to a reconnection of old bonds and the creation of new ones. An outdoor picnic. A comedy show with ice cream. A virtual Shout-out Wall and a 5k/10k challenge. Laughs, reconnections and comradery … Institute community celebrated Employee Appreciation Week in person, leading to a reconnection of old bonds and the creation of new ones. An outdoor picnic. A comedy …

… that is being considered by some of the Democratic presidential candidates. Such a bill, if passed, would be a revolutionary change for the United States, just as the inception of Medicare was … We all recognize the complexity of navigating the health care delivery system. Even for those of us who have lived a lifetime working in health care, the byzantine …

… Dr. Mary Beth Coughlin  knows that her nurse practitioner students will take on a variety of roles as pediatric primary care providers. Among those many roles, is … most often focuses on the well child and management of common acute illnesses. A new course, Primary Care of the Child with Special Healthcare Needs, focuses on how … than ever before,” says Coughlin. “As a result, we as educators have an even greater responsibility to ensure that our students are well-prepared to provide …

… you decided to join this wonderful academic institution that will prepare you for a lifetime of opportunity. We will do everything we can to help you succeed. For our returning students, I hope you had a little time to rest and renew this summer and you are excited to continue your … to $3,327,942 in FY18 – a 47 percent increase over FY17. And it’s expected to get even better in FY19, with grants projected to rise to $4,342,038. In addition to …

… organization.”  That was the recommendation given to Stephanie Pitts years ago as a new nurse leader.  “I knew that would never be me. I recognize that advancing an … does require the people and the system to move with you,” said Dr. Pitts, a 2021 graduate of MGH Institute’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program. “I also … as compared to those with lighter skin.  The topic has not been well studied, even after looking back in the literature over 20 years. This inspired her. “We owe …

… the third time in our history, our country on June 19 is celebrating Juneteenth as a federal holiday. For us, this is the first year that MGB has recognized this new holiday with a vacation day for all its employees.  Although the vacation day will occur this … and the period that followed suggests that we should never give up hope, even in uncertain times. As I reflect on the lessons from Juneteenth, I think about …