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COVID-19 vs. Flu

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Facts vs. Fiction: COVID-19

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How to talk to your children about coronavirus

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Recovery support during COVID-19

See our guide to online and telephone resources
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Tips for staying calm and strong during coronavirus

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Resources to help during COVID-19

View our emotional, educational, and at home services resources
Christopher Filippi, MD

Christopher Filippi, MD Named Radiologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center

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Using Population Health To Help Manage COVID-19 at Home

Learn about the strategy Primary Care- Boston has used
John Wong, MD a clinical decision making researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts MC names an Interim Chief Scientific Officer

Learn more about Dr. John Wong
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Tufts MC partners with Medically Home®

Learn about Medically Home

Kennedy hosts Middlesex Country virtual town hall

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Dr. Maron to Receive Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award

Learn more about the award
Top Doctors Boston Magazine 2020

2020 “Top Doctors” at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital

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Mike Dandorph, CEO of Wellforce

Wellforce announces new CEO

Learn more about Michael Dandorph
Helen Boucher, MD, in a black shirt.

Helen Boucher, MD, named Chief of Infectious Diseases

Learn more about her new role
John Leung, MD, Director of the Centers for Food Related Diseases at Tufts MC

NIH-funded research network in eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases

Learn about the research
Diego Illanes, MD, Chief of Urogynecology

Diego Illanes, MD named Chief of Urogynecology

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Kara Greer, MA the new VP of HR

New VP of Human Resources

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Boston Marathon 2020

Tufts MC to field 7th consecutive Boston Marathon team

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Diana Richardson

Tufts MC names Chief Operating Officer

Learn more about our new COO
Rachel Buchsbaum, MD, in a white coat.

Rachel Buchsbaum, MD, named Director of the Cancer Center

Read more about her career at Tufts MC
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Discussions with South Shore Health

Read about the announcement
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Topical cream for vitiligo

Learn how a topical cream can help with skin repigmentation
Dr. Ming Zhou has been named Pathologist-in-Chief

Tufts MC names new Pathologist-in-Chief

Learn more about Dr. Zhou
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Vitamin D does not reduce likelihood of developing diabetes

Learn more about the study
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An "A" for patient safety

Learn more about the safety grade ratings
Surgeons at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Michael Tarnoff

Learn more about Dr. Tarnoff and his new position
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Increasing access to convenient care for patients

Learn more about our PhysicianOne Urgent Care affiliation
Map of Framingham and Wellesley neurology locations

Neurology services have expanded

Learn about the services offered at these locations
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First in Boston to adopt HeartFlow analysis

Learn about the new diagnostic tool
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Tufts MC earns an "A" for patient safety

Learn more about the safety grade ratings
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Question 1 to back up emergency rooms statewide

Learn how question 1 would impact patient care
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Tufts MC receives five-star rating

Learn more about the award
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Renowned hospitals join to strengthen cyber security in health care

Learn about the special certification for vendors
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Devastating impact of ballot question 1

Learn how question 1 would impact care
Jill Maron, MD on tuftsmedicalcenter.tv.

Researchers receive $8 million NIH award

Learn more about the award and research
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Michael Apkon, MD, PhD named new CEO of Tufts Medical Center

Learn more about Dr. Michael Apkon
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Tufts MC Antimicrobial Stewardship is a Center of Excellence

Learn about the distinction
Hassan Rastegar, MD, Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center; Philip Carpino, Chief Physician Assistant at Tufts Medical Center; and Catherine Craig, RN, Clinical Service Leader at Tufts Medical Center, participate in the 500th heart transplant at Tufts MC on June 6, 2018.

500th heart transplant completed at Tufts MC

Learn about the history of heart transplants at Tufts MC
Tufts Medical Center Community Care

Hallmark Health Medical Associates renamed Tufts MC Community Care

Learn about this growing partnership
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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
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PACE awarded one-in-the-nation PCORI-funded Predictive Analytics Resource Center

Read about the new resource center
EMS personnel at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center.

Learn about our Level I Trauma Center
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Screening high risk patients can help prevent more lung cancer deaths

Read how high risk patients were screened
Dr. Wagner at Tufts Medical Center

Wellforce hires Tufts MC CEO

Read how Michael Wagner, MD is going to lead clinical innovation that will help transform healthcare at Wellforce
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Stay safe on Halloween weekend: Tips and Tricks from Floating Hospital for Children.

Stay safe on Halloween weekend
Dr. Geneve Allison

National Clinical Study to Test Personalized Gel to Promote Wound Healing

Read how Tufts MC is invovled
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World Experts in HCM Converge on Boston to Share Latest Treatments

Learn more about the HCM Summit VI
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Tufts Medical Center and MORE Health Announce Strategic Allience

Learn how this alliance provides international patients access to world-class physicians
Cam and Paulina Neely with Dr. Joel Weinstock at the opening of the Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health

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
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First ever skills-based job fair to be held at Tufts Medical Center

Learn more about the fair
Eli Peli, MD

Vision Rehabilitation Service co-director Eli Peli, MSc, OD selected to receive the AAO Charles F. Prentice Medal Award.

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Nursing Negotiations Statement 7/11/17

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Information on Tufts MC and MNA negotiations.

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Diane Stern

Diane Stern joins Tufts Medical Center as Voice of Health Information

Meet Diane Stern
Dr. Jim Udelson, Chief of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

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
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Tufts Medical Center ranks among top-10 heart transplant centers in the United States for 2016.

Top 10 Heart Transplant Program
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Tufts MC grants target tobacco use in Chinatown.

Grants for Tobacco Education
Hallmark Health will join Wellforce, the parent company of Tufts Medical Center and Circle Health (including Lowell General Hospital).

Hallmark Health joins Wellforce: Board of Trustees approves final agreement to officially join Tufts MC and Circle Health.

Hallmark Health Joins Wellforce
Harry Selker, MD, a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts MC and John Hopkins win $25 million NIH award to build new trial innovation center.

$25 million for new trial innovation center
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Water Main Break Kneeland and Washington - Plan travel carefully.

Water Main Break Kneeland and Washington
Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2016

Boston magazine honors 2016 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children.

2016 Boston magazine Top Doctors
David Thaler, Neurologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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
Comics Come Home is an event that raises funds for Tufts Medical Center, a hospital in downtown Boston, MA.

The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care announces 22nd annual "Comics Come Home."

22nd annual Comics Come Home
Mark Sarnak, MD is a nephrologist and researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Mark J. Sarnak receives $3.2 million award to support chronic kidney disease research.

Mark J. Sarnak receives $3.2 million award
A drawing of cardiology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Tufts Medical Center breaks New England record with 38th heart transplant.

Record 38th heart transplant
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Tufts Medical Center lab finds gene therapy can stop harmful antibody production.

Gene therapy can stop harmful antibody
Hallmark Health will join Wellforce, the parent company of Tufts Medical Center and Circle Health (including Lowell General Hospital).

Hallmark Health announces intent to join Wellforce, health system of Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital.

Hallmark Health Announces Intent To Join Wellforce
Kristine M. Hanscom, CPA, MST, CGMA has been named Chief Financial Officer at Tufts Medical Center, located in downtown Boston, MA.

Kristine M. Hanscom, CPA, MST, CGMA has been named Chief Financial Officer at Tufts MC.

Kristine Hanscom Named CFO
Sean Sullivan has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Tufts Medical Center, located in downtown Boston, MA.

Sean Sullivan has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources at Tufts MC.

Sean Sullivan Named VP of HR
Deeb Salem, MD, Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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 MedFlight transports 60,000th patient
Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2015

Boston magazine honors 2015 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children.

2015 Boston magazine Top Doctors
Marvin Konstam, MD and Gail Eddy, RN and patient.

Tufts MC was named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.

Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital
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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
Craig Best, MD, MPH is the President and CEO of the Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center names Craig Best, MD, MPH to lead our 500-doctor Physicians Organization.

Craig Best, MD to lead 500-doctor Physicians Organization
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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
Suleika Jaouad is speaking at the AYA Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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
The dining pavilion was dedicated and named the A. Raymond Tye Pavilion on August 26, 2015.

Tufts MC Names Dining Pavilion in Honor of Humanitarian, Health Care Advocate A. Raymond Tye

Tye Pavilion Dedication
Myeloma and amyloidosis expert Ray Comenzo talks with a patient in Boston at Tufts Medical Center.

Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center launches the John C. Davis Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program.

John C. Davis Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program
Get expert care quickly at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
Dr. Sajani Shah is a bariatric surgeon at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
Hannah Lee, MD and a co-worker in gastroenterology reviewing a patient chart at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New research from Tufts MC: Quality measures may not correlate with quality care.

Quality Measures and quality care
Research equipment at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New study: Many diabetes patients with multiple comorbidities don’t get the best possible care

Diabetes comorbidities
Administrator at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A new Tufts Medical Center study shows that a phone intervention helps workers with depression.

Intervention Helps Workers with Depression
EMS personnel at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center Trauma Center re-verified as Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Level 1 Trauma Reverification
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Tufts MC study shows salivary biomarkers predict readiness to feed by mouth in premature babies.

Biomarkers predict readiness to feed
Hannah Lee, MD and a co-worker in gastroenterology reviewing a patient chart at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Making medical decisions more personal: Studying populations that are likely to benefit from health care.

Making medical decisions more personal
A primary care physician reviewing a patient chart with a co-worker at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center and MetroWest Medical Center open new primary care office in Framingham.

New Framingham primary care office
Anastassios Pittas, MD an endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Physician receives $40 Million NIH grant for nationwide clinical trial on vitamin D and diabetes.

Diabetes research granted $40 million
Surgeons at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center ranks first in Massachusetts in adult heart transplants.

Tufts Medical Center ranked first
Primary Care doctor Dan Chandler, MD and his patient talk in the Boston Primary Care Office at Tufts Medical Center.

Tufts MC’s primary care practice receives highest Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from NCQA.

Primary Care PCMH Recognition
Cam Neely Award.

Tufts Medical Center to Honor 19-Year-Old Methuen Cancer Patient with 2nd Annual Cam Neely Award for Courage

Cam Neely Award for Courage
Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2013

Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children have Boston's "Top Doctors”

See the "Top Doctors"
A doctor and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center opens a new primary care practice in Quincy.

New primary care practice in Quincy
A doctor and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Annual See, Test & Treat program to provide free cancer screenings to uninsured and underserved Boston-area women.

Free cancer screenings to uninsured
Harry Selker, MD, a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts CTSI receives $24 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award.

Tufts CTSI awarded $24 million
Cam Neely with a patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Cam Neely Award for Courage now accepting nominations.

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John Wong, MD a clinical decision making researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Researcher receives PCORI Award to study improving comparative effectiveness research methods.

Recipient of PCORI Award
Michael Wagner, MD, Interim CEO of Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Michael Wagner named Interim President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center.

Michael Wagner Interim President and CEO
A cardiologist and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New cardiovascular affiliation links Tufts MC, Saint Vincent Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center.

The new cardiovascular affiliation
The outside of the Floating Hospital for Children main building.

Floating Hospital and Signature Healthcare partner for pediatric care.

Signature Healthcare partner for pediatric care
Saul Weingart, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

National Leader in quality and patient safety named as Tufts MC's new CMO.

New Chief Medical Officer
Susan Parsons with associate

Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program opens at Tufts MC.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
Research equipment at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts MC to study options for adolescents with high cholesterol.

$1 million awarded in Adolescent high cholesterol research
Pink ribbon

Citywide study: Reducing disparities in breast cancer care

Read how Tufts MC joins five other Boston hospitals to close treatment gaps
A drawing of a doctor and her patient for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Nurses at Tufts MC ratify contract

Read about the ratification
An illustration of a patient in an MRI scanner

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 'Top Doctor' Award 2017

Boston Magazine honors 2017 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children.

2017 Boston Magazine Top Doctors
Dr. Clarissa Yang on the cover of 2019 Boston Magazine Top Doctor issue.

2019 “Top Doctors” at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital

See our Top Doctors
Clarissa Yang, MD a dermatologist in Boston at Tufts Medical Center.

Tufts MC announces new Chief of Dermatology: Clarissa Yang, MD to innovate and redesign care models in dermatology.

Learn more about Dr. Yang
Dr. Thaler and Dr. McAlindon are being recognized for Clinical Research

Two Tufts Medical Center research studies recognized in 2018 Clinical Research Forum Top Ten.

Learn more about their research
Diana Bianchi, MD is the Executive Director of the Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership

Learn more about the 2019 recipient
Doctor caring for a patient.

Emergency department receives highest-level accreditation for care of older adults

Learn about the Level 1 accreditation