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Current Issue: May 14, 2013

Archives

April 26, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 8

• From the Desktop of Kate Walsh
• Out of Darkness: BMC Shines in Light of Marathon Tragedy
• Amputee Marines Provide Comfort, Relief to Marathon Bombings Patients
• Staff Process, Connect on Healing Journey
• Story of Strength: Finish Line Becomes Frontline for ED Doctors
• Story of Strength: Everyone Has a Job to Do
• Story of Strength: Furry Friend Delivers Moment of Compassion
• Photo Galleries

April 10, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 7

• BMC Rolls Out Wellness Campaign: Be Exceptional. Be Well.
• Soothing the Soul: Harpist Brings Smiles to Patients, Staff
• Ellen Ginman Hits Heartbreak Hill for BMC
• What’s for Dinner? Blueberry Burgers
• What Do You Do, John Willins?
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

March 28, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 6

• New Observation Unit, Retail Pharmacy Will Provide Enhanced Services to Patients
• BMC Rolls Out eMERGE; Kicks Off Project
• NICU Celebrates One Year Central Line Infection-Free
• Second Annual Multicultural Week a Global Success
• What’s for Dinner? Turkey Vegetable Lasagna
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

March 15, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 5

• BMC Re-Accredited by Joint Commission; Achieves Near-Perfect Survey
• What’s for Dinner? Healthy Chicken Cacciatore
• What Do You Do, Neline Clergeau?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

March 1, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 4

• Employee Engagement, Patient Experience Efforts are Focus of Town Hall Meeting
• Wayfinding at BMC: Navigating the Hospital Campus
• Heart Healthy Recipe: South West and Asian Turkey Burgers
• Research Spotlight: Study Shows Alcohol Increases Preventable Cancer Risk
• What Do You Do, Christina Kiriakos?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

February 13, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 3

• BMC Receives Level 1 Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation
• BMC Performance on Quest Goals
• BMC Rolls Out RESPECT Behavioral Attributes
• Heart Healthy Recipe: Beet and Ginger Soup
• 180 Degrees: The Evolution of a More Engaged Workplace
• What Do You Do, Jenna Allain?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

January 31, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 2

• Miara Lecture Showcases Critical Importance of Staff Involvement in Patient Safety
• MLK Celebration Reflects on Half Century of Change
• Spotlight on Research: Study Gauges Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination for Boys
• What Do You Do, Barbara Catchings?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

January 18, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 1

• New Year, New You
• BMC Pioneers Treatment for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
• Overhaul of Radiology Scheduling Improves Patient, Provider Satisfaction
• What Do You Do, Mara Marino?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

December 19, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 35

• 2012: The Big Picture
• BMC Earns “A” Hospital Safety Score; Named 2012 Leapfrog Top Hospital
• Four-Legged Friends Provide Comfort Through Healing Paws
• BMC Offers Solution to Deaf Patients
• Why I Give to BMC
• What Do You Do, Nilton Medina, MD?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

November 14, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 34

• BMC Offers Asthma Concierge Service to Pediatric Patients
• Specialty Pharmacy Opens in Moakley; Future Retail Pharmacy Planned
• Leadership Corner: Ravin Davidoff, MB, BCh, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer
• What Do You Do, Ricky Kue, MD, MPH?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

October 29, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 33

• Strategic Plan, QUEST Goals Focus of Town Hall Meeting
• ITS Focused on Improving Services, Implementing Epic
• Patient Navigation Benefits Timely Cancer Diagnosis, Care for Vulnerable Patient Populations
• What Do You Do, Rick Lucas?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

October 12, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 32

• All Quiet on the 7North Front; Alarm Pilot Team is One of Seven Patient Safety Grant Winners
• Recent Enhancements to the BMC Patient Experience
• Department of Medicine Celebrates Centennial
• What Do You Do, Tom Loring?
• News of Note

September 26, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 31

• BMC Simulation Center Recognized for Innovation
• Redesigning Primary Care: The Creation of a Patient-Centered Medical Home
• Biking for BMC Kids
• What Do You Do, Jill Grabowski?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

September 13, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 30

• Long-Term Staff Honored at Employee Recognition Event
• BMC Launches Employee Engagement Survey
• Public Safety Offers De-Escalation and Safety Classes
• Leadership Corner: Tom Traylor, Vice President, Government Programs
• What Do You Do, Daniel Remick?
• In Their Words
• News of Note

August 15, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 29

• 8North Achieves Zero VAP, CLBS Infections for the Past Year
• Researchers Find Link Between Childhood Abuse and Age at Menarche
• What Do You Do, Mary Jo Pymm?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

July 18, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 28

• Editor’s Note
• Update on QUEST Goals
• Brought Together by Shared Disease, Two Cancer Survivors Finally Meet at BMC
• What Do You Do, Chris Cusack?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

June 20, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 27

• Former Head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Speaks at BMC
• Leadership Corner: Stanley Hochberg, MD, SVP, Quality, Safety and Technology
• What Do You Do, Mary Collier?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

June 8, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 26

• Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Patient Experience Work
• Dining Services Changes Result in Healthier Menu, Patio Seating
• What Do You Do, Cheri Leach Scott?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

May 24, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 25

• Nurses Recognized for Excellence
• Staff, Cancer Survivors Model Fashions to Benefit BMC
• What Do You Do, Emmy Graber?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

May 9, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 24

• Dennis Lucyniak Remembered for Generosity, Wisdom
• High Spirits Reign at Cancer Survivor Luncheon
• bWell Center Partners with Boston Public Library to Benefit BMC Kids, Families
• BMC to Participate in Independence at Home Program
• What Do You Do, Janet Eagan?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

April 26, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 23

• Check Up on QUEST Goals
• Study Finds Diverting Passengers to Elevators Could Help Reduce Falls at Logan Airport and Beyond
• Former College President Devotes Time to BMC Kids
• What Do You Do, Theresa Knight?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

April 12, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 22

• BMC Forms New Partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim
• New Support Center Enhances Efficiency, Coordination of Care
• Nurse, Long-Time Smoker, Quits
• What Do You Do, Nathan Stanford?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

March 27, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 21

• Juan Ortiz Remembered for Smile, Caring Spirit
• Multicultural Week Makes a Splash
• Staffers Pound the Pavement for Team BMC
• What Do You Do, Michelle Alexis-Telfort?
• In Their Words
• Awards and Accolades

March 9, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 20

• Strategic Plan, QUEST Goals Focus of Town Hall Meeting
• Leadership Corner: Scott O’Gorman, President, Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
• How Fast You Walk and Your Grip in Middle Age May Predict Dementia, Stroke Risk
• What Do You Do, Katie Langford?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

February 10, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 19

• Oh Baby! Employees Cite Modern Rooms, Convenience Among Attractions to Maternity Services
• Long-time Physician Honored for Excellence
• Movie Premiere to Benefit BMC Program
• What Do You Do, Winnie Suen?
• In Their Words
• Awards and Accolades

January 27, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 18

• BMC Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• A Progress Report on QUEST Goals
• Researchers Clarify Link between Salt and Hypertension
• What Do You Do, Development?
• In Their Words
• News of Note

January 12, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 17

• New Year, New You
• New Solomont Simulation Center to Enhance Collaboration
• Genetic Predisposition to Disease Common in Two Supercentenarians
• Leadership Corner: Joe Camillus, Senior Director, Business Development
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

2011

December 21, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 16

• 2011: A Year in Review
• BMC Saves Patient Impaled by Nail Gun
• Researchers Find Misinformation about Emergency Contraception Common in Low-Income Neighborhoods
• What Do You Do, Malissa Danforth?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

December 8, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 15

• BMC Celebrates World AIDS Day
• Elders Living at Home Program Celebrates 25 Years
• BMC Selected as Spinal Cord Injury Model System Site
• What Do You Do, Jon Fuller?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

November 23, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 14

• BMC Announces FY12 Goals
• For Food Pantry Staffer, Giving Back is a Way of Life
• Leadership Corner: Bob Biggio, VP of Facilities and Support Services
• Study Finds Primary Health Care Providers Fail to Report Substantial Cases of Child Abuse
• What do you do, Nadjoua Habib?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

November 11, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 13

• BMC Rolls Out Be Exceptional Strategic Plan
• BMC Staff Survey: Changes Underway Respond to Results
• BMC Staff Survey: Walk in My Shoes Program launches
• Miara Lecture Focuses on Leading for Safer Care
• What do you do, Joe Blansfield?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

November 2, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 12

• BMC Receives High Marks on Leapfrog Hospital Recognition Program
• BMC Brings Outpatient Pharmacy In House, Reaps Savings
• Spira Receives $13.6M Grant to Develop Tools for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer
• What do you do, Ellen Kolton?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

October 14, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 11

• BMC Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• NICU Celebrates Donor Breast Milk Program
• Increase in SNAP Benefits Associated with Healthier Children
• What do you do, Michael Stone?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

September 29, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 10

• Caregivers Voice Emotions of Working with Victims of Violence at Schwartz Rounds
• Staff Pedal for Pediatrics in Rodman Ride
• Study Finds Aggressive Glycemic Control in Diabetic CABG Patients Does Not Improve Survival
• What do you do, Jean Figaro?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

September 16, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 9

• Longtime Employees Offer Advice to Younger Generation
• iPads Help Deliver Efficient Patient Care
• Physician Authors Best Practices for Treating Victims of Sexual Assault
• What Do You Do, TranSComm?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

September 1, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 8

• Robotic Surgery Helps Teenage Singer Defeat Throat Cancer
• BMC One of First Hospitals in Boston to Receive Technology Certification
• Unhealthy Substance Use a Risk Factor for Not Receiving Preventive Health Services
• What Do You Do, Dona Rodrigues?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

August 17, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 7

• Helping Victims of Violence Move Forward
• Letter to a Young Patient
• Possible Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Melanoma Found
• What Do You Do, George Barth?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

August 3, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 6

• The Hub on Wheels: Bike Share Program Comes to Boston
• Fat Tissue May Hold Answers for Treating Obesity-Related Diseases
• BMC Conducts High Rate of Thyroid Testing in Pregnant Women
• What Do You Do, Missy DeVoy?
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

July 19, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 5

• BMC Ranked in U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals 
• Residents See Poverty through Patients' Eyes
• Herbal Medicine Found to Help Treat Asthma
• Decreasing Pulmonary Complications with I COUGH
• Cure Your Allergies ... With a Drop
• In Their Words
• News of Note
• Awards and Accolades

July 1, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 4

• Happy Birthday, Boston Medical Center
• BMC Milestones

June 15, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 3

• BMC's Patient Family Advisory Council
• Top Priority: Reducing Radiation Exposure from CT Scans
• BMC Rounds

May 13, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 2

• BMC Celebrates National Nurses Week
• A Day of Hope, Inspiration for Cancer Survivors
• BMC Rounds, including Awards & Accolades

April 14, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 1

• BMC Employees, City Leaders Come Together for Shapiro Opening
• BMC Launches Cancer Care Center...Boosts Collaboration, Patient Access
• Artwork in Shapiro
• BMC Rounds