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Tips to relieve back pain at home Learn how to help relieve pain at home Five things to know about sciatica Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for sciatica Herniated discs: The basics Learn more about treating herniated discs
Working to prevent back pain at work Learn tips for preventing pain at work Injection during spinal fusion Learn about Tufts MC's unique approach Pain in the neck Learn about neck pain causes and treatments
Aging of the spine: Spinal stenosis Understanding spinal stenosis and how to get relief Spinal anesthesia vs. General anesthesia Learn about this new spinal surgery technique Straight Talk: Magic Rods Fix Spine Curvatures in Kids Read about an innovative scoliosis treatment
Backpack Safety: How parents can help prevent back pain Find out how to pick the proper backpack Meet our experts Watch our experts talk about surgical and non surgical options Back pain may be helped by injections Learn how to help relieve pain at home The most common spine disorders in kids Learn more about scoliosis from Dr. Braun
Helen Boucher, MD, named Chief of Infectious Diseases Learn more about her new role NIH-funded research network in eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases Learn about the research Diego Illanes, MD named Chief of Urogynecology Learn more about Dr. Illanes New VP of Human Resources Learn more about Kara Greer Tufts MC to field 7th consecutive Boston Marathon team Learn more about Team Tufts MC Tufts MC names Chief Operating Officer Learn more about our new COO Rachel Buchsbaum, MD, named Director of the Cancer Center Read more about her career at Tufts MC Discussions with South Shore Health Read about the announcement Topical cream for vitiligo Learn how a topical cream can help with skin repigmentation Tufts MC names new Pathologist-in-Chief Learn more about Dr. Zhou Vitamin D does not reduce likelihood of developing diabetes Learn more about the study An "A" for patient safety Learn more about the safety grade ratings New Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Michael Tarnoff Learn more about Dr. Tarnoff and his new position Increasing access to convenient care for patients Learn more about our PhysicianOne Urgent Care affiliation A new center launches to combat antimicrobial resistance crisis Learn about the new strategies for treatment and education Neurology services have expanded Learn about the services offered at these locations First in Boston to adopt HeartFlow analysis Learn about the new diagnostic tool Tufts MC earns an "A" for patient safety Learn more about the safety grade ratings Question 1 to back up emergency rooms statewide Learn how question 1 would impact patient care Tufts MC receives five-star rating Learn more about the award Renowned hospitals join to strengthen cyber security in health care Learn about the special certification for vendors Devastating impact of ballot question 1 Learn how question 1 would impact care Researchers receive $8 million NIH award Learn more about the award and research Michael Apkon, MD, PhD named new CEO of Tufts Medical Center Learn more about Dr. Michael Apkon Tufts MC Antimicrobial Stewardship is a Center of Excellence Learn about the distinction New opioid misuse prevention guidelines Read about these guidelines 500th heart transplant completed at Tufts MC Learn about the history of heart transplants at Tufts MC Hallmark Health Medical Associates renamed Tufts MC Community Care Learn about this growing partnership Tufts MC and Shields MRI working together to bring high-quality MRI to Boston, Dedham and Dorchester. Learn how Shields and Tufts MC are working together PACE awarded one-in-the-nation PCORI-funded Predictive Analytics Resource Center Read about the new resource center Tufts Medical Center re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center. Learn about our Level I Trauma Center Screening high risk patients can help prevent more lung cancer deaths Read how high risk patients were screened Wellforce hires Tufts MC CEO Read how Michael Wagner, MD is going to lead clinical innovation that will help transform healthcare at Wellforce Stay safe on Halloween weekend: Tips and Tricks from Floating Hospital for Children. Stay safe on Halloween weekend National Clinical Study to Test Personalized Gel to Promote Wound Healing Read how Tufts MC is invovled Floating Hospital was recently reverified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons' Verification Review Committee. Floating Hospital Level 1 Trauma World Experts in HCM Converge on Boston to Share Latest Treatments Learn more about the HCM Summit VI Tufts Medical Center and MORE Health Announce Strategic Allience Learn how this alliance provides international patients access to world-class physicians Tufts Medical Center and The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer join together Read about how this new center will enhance care and the patient experience First ever skills-based job fair to be held at Tufts Medical Center Learn more about the fair Vision Rehabilitation Service co-director Eli Peli, MSc, OD selected to receive the AAO Charles F. Prentice Medal Award. Vision Rehabilitation Service co-director Eli Peli, MSc, OD selected to receive the AAO Charles F. Prentice Medal Award. - Read More Nursing Negotiations Statement 7/11/17 Nursing Negotiations Statement 7/11/17 - Read More Information on Tufts MC and MNA negotiations. Learn more Diane Stern joins Tufts Medical Center as Voice of Health Information Meet Diane Stern Having chest pain? Tufts Medical Center study suggests new tool can help doctors decide when tests are needed. Chest Pain Deciding When Tests Are Needed Tufts Medical Center ranks among top-10 heart transplant centers in the United States for 2016. Top 10 Heart Transplant Program Tufts MC grants target tobacco use in Chinatown. Grants for Tobacco Education Hallmark Health joins Wellforce: Board of Trustees approves final agreement to officially join Tufts MC and Circle Health. Hallmark Health Joins Wellforce Tufts MC and John Hopkins win $25 million NIH award to build new trial innovation center. $25 million for new trial innovation center Water Main Break Kneeland and Washington - Plan travel carefully. Water Main Break Kneeland and Washington Boston magazine honors 2016 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. 2016 Boston magazine Top Doctors Bruins partner with O.R.G Packaging, Geico and Echostar to benefit Tufts MC. Bruins Partner Score for Charity PFO closure shown to be effective in reducing stroke risk in new study presented by Tufts MC Neurology Chief, David Thaler, MD. PFO Closure Effective in Reducing Stroke Risk The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care announces 22nd annual "Comics Come Home." 22nd annual Comics Come Home Mark J. Sarnak receives $3.2 million award to support chronic kidney disease research. Mark J. Sarnak receives $3.2 million award Tufts Medical Center breaks New England record with 38th heart transplant. Record 38th heart transplant National Institutes of Health taps Tufts Medical Center prenatal geneticist for prominent post. NIH Taps Tufts MC Prenatal Geneticist For Prominent Post Tufts Medical Center researchers find new functions of blood cell protein in transplantation. Blood cell protein function in transplantation Tufts Medical Center lab finds gene therapy can stop harmful antibody production. Gene therapy can stop harmful antibody Hallmark Health announces intent to join Wellforce, health system of Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital. Hallmark Health Announces Intent To Join Wellforce “Cure Breast Cancer” license plate sales reach $1 million raised to support breast cancer research, education. Cure Breast Cancer License Plate Reaches 1 Million Kristine M. Hanscom, CPA, MST, CGMA has been named Chief Financial Officer at Tufts MC. Kristine Hanscom Named CFO Sean Sullivan has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources at Tufts MC. Sean Sullivan Named VP of HR Deeb Salem, MD was honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society with its Special Award for Excellence in Medical Service. Deeb Salem, MD Special Award for Excellence Boston MedFlight transports 60,000th patient. Boston MedFlight transports 60,000th patient Boston magazine honors 2015 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. 2015 Boston magazine Top Doctors Tufts MC was named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics. Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital Floating Hospital for Children and Cape Cod Hospital form affiliation to provide expert inpatient pediatric care for children on the Cape. New Cape Cod Hospital affiliation Tufts Medical Center names Craig Best, MD, MPH to lead our 500-doctor Physicians Organization. Craig Best, MD to lead 500-doctor Physicians Organization Tufts Medical Center receives five stars in UHC's quality and accountability study. The only medical center in New England to receive prestigious distinction. Tufts Medical Center receives five stars EMMY-Award Winning New York Times Columnist, Young Adult Cancer Survivor Suleika Jaouad to Headline Survivorship Lecture at Tufts Medical Center Suleika Jaouad to Headline Survivorship Lecture Tufts MC Names Dining Pavilion in Honor of Humanitarian, Health Care Advocate A. Raymond Tye Tye Pavilion Dedication Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center launches the John C. Davis Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program. John C. Davis Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program New study by Tufts MC researcher shows that noninvasive prenatal resting may also detect some maternal cancers. Noninvasive prenatal resting may detect cancer Wait from home, not in a Boston-area ER: Tufts MC and Floating Hospital launch new ER check-in application. Explore InQuicker ER Wait App Tufts MC successfully performs the first-ever commercial implant of the vBloc® Neurometabolic Therapy System in the US. Implant of Novel Obesity Therapy Tufts Medical Center names Joseph P. Campanelli Chairman of the Board of Trustees Joseph P. Campanelli appointed new Chairman New research from Tufts MC: Quality measures may not correlate with quality care. Quality Measures and quality care New study: Many diabetes patients with multiple comorbidities don’t get the best possible care Diabetes comorbidities A new Tufts Medical Center study shows that a phone intervention helps workers with depression. Intervention Helps Workers with Depression Tufts Medical Center Trauma Center re-verified as Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Level 1 Trauma Reverification Tufts MC study shows salivary biomarkers predict readiness to feed by mouth in premature babies. Biomarkers predict readiness to feed David E. Thaler, MD, PhD appointed Neurologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center David Thaler Chief Neurology Boston magazine honors 2014 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. 2014 Boston magazine Top Doctors Tufts Medical Center and Specialists On Call Partner to form TeleNeurology TeleNeurology Collaboration Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital finalize agreement forming new health system: Wellforce. Tufts MC and LGH form new health system Debbie Mitchell-Dozier, RN, Tufts Medical Center nurse wins prestigious national nursing excellence award. Debbie Mitchell-Dozier awarded national award A new book chronicles Floating Hospital for Children's history. Book chronicles Floating Hospital History Tufts Medical Center and ATON Partners Announce Formation of CereVasc, LLC. CereVasc LLC Formation Tufts Medical Center, South End Community Health Center form clinical partnership South End Community Health Center affiliation Provider group calls for transparency; refutes claims of cost control Calls for transparency Medicare data shows low use of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm AAA screening use down Managing risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease could reduce costs Reduce costs for Alzheimer's Tufts MC and Lowell General Hospital to form a new health system, fostering collaboration between providers. New Healthcare System With LGH Michael Wagner, MD, FACP named President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center in permanent capacity. President and CEO Michael Wagner, MD Antidepressants during pregnancy linked to preterm birth. Depression and preterm birth Floating Hospital staff and patient parents will shave their heads as part of Cuts for a Cause. Cuts for a Cause Expanded Health Insurance in Massachusetts did not lead to more insurance "churn" Karen Freund health reform Study shows non-invasive prenatal DNA tests more accurate than current screenings. Accuracy in Prenatal DNA tests Making medical decisions more personal: Studying populations that are likely to benefit from health care. Making medical decisions more personal Tufts Medical Center and MetroWest Medical Center open new primary care office in Framingham. New Framingham primary care office Physician receives $40 Million NIH grant for nationwide clinical trial on vitamin D and diabetes. Diabetes research granted $40 million Tufts Medical Center ranks first in Massachusetts in adult heart transplants. Tufts Medical Center ranked first Tufts Medical Center Approved for a Funding Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Funding Award by PCORI Local Moms and Dads win blog contest sponsored by Lawrence General Hospital and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. Winning Local Moms and Dads Tufts Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center announce partnership in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explore partnership with Morristown Medical Center Tufts MC’s primary care practice receives highest Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from NCQA. Primary Care PCMH Recognition Tufts Medical Center to Honor 19-Year-Old Methuen Cancer Patient with 2nd Annual Cam Neely Award for Courage Cam Neely Award for Courage Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children have Boston's "Top Doctors” See the "Top Doctors" Tufts Medical Center opens a new primary care practice in Quincy. New primary care practice in Quincy Diana W. Bianchi, MD, Executive Director of MIRI, elected to membership of the Institute of Medicine. Membership to the Institute of Medicine Annual See, Test & Treat program to provide free cancer screenings to uninsured and underserved Boston-area women. Free cancer screenings to uninsured Tufts CTSI receives $24 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. Tufts CTSI awarded $24 million Cam Neely Award for Courage now accepting nominations. Cam Neely Award for Courage now accepting nominations. - Read More Researcher receives PCORI Award to study improving comparative effectiveness research methods. Recipient of PCORI Award Michael Wagner named Interim President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center. Michael Wagner Interim President and CEO New cardiovascular affiliation links Tufts MC, Saint Vincent Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center. The new cardiovascular affiliation Floating Hospital and Signature Healthcare partner for pediatric care. Signature Healthcare partner for pediatric care National Leader in quality and patient safety named as Tufts MC's new CMO. New Chief Medical Officer Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program opens at Tufts MC. Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program Tufts MC researchers discover new genes related to macular degeneration. New genes related to macular degeneration Tufts MC to study options for adolescents with high cholesterol. $1 million awarded in Adolescent high cholesterol research Tufts Medical Center patients can now easily find doctors and schedule appointments online using ZocDoc. See how we're using ZocDoc Citywide study: Reducing disparities in breast cancer care Read how Tufts MC joins five other Boston hospitals to close treatment gaps Nurses at Tufts MC ratify contract Read about the ratification Tufts MC and Shields MRI announce joint venture plans Learn how this will create more high quality options for patients in need of imaging Boston Magazine honors 2017 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. 2017 Boston Magazine Top Doctors Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) receives a prestigious NIH grant which provides five years of funding to Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center Read about the grant 2019 “Top Doctors” at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital See our Top Doctors Tufts MC announces new Chief of Dermatology: Clarissa Yang, MD to innovate and redesign care models in dermatology. Learn more about Dr. Yang Two Tufts Medical Center research studies recognized in 2018 Clinical Research Forum Top Ten. Learn more about their research Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership Learn more about the 2019 recipient Emergency department receives highest-level accreditation for care of older adults Learn about the Level 1 accreditation
