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Special Section: 20 Ways to Healthy in 2020

Women on a scale

The 'weight'ing game

Can you avoid gaining weight as you age?
A set of hand weights, sneakers and an apple

Weight loss: Fact vs. Fiction

Learn about the weight loss myths and facts
A family of three looking at a computer screen

From acne to jet lag

Test your health knowledge with our quiz

A bowl of vegan friendly food.

Is the vegan diet healthy?

Learn how a vegan diet can be beneficial
A plate with a small clock in the middle

Intermittent Fasting- Does it really work?

Learn more about intermittent fasting
A staff member from Environmental Services carrying plates of food.

10 foods that support a healthy pregnancy

See the list here

Lung nodule

Heavy smoker? Consider lung cancer screening

Learn more about available screenings
Two female adolescents vaping

Dangers of vaping

Learn about the ban and dangers
A female with acne on her chin

Acne at age 30?

Read why acne occurs after the adolescent years

Understand the most common causes of child headaches today and what to do about them from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

The change in seasons may be a real headache for some

Learn about seasonal headaches
Concussion in sports

Heads Up: Know the signs of concussion

Learn the signs
A woman holding her knee in pain

Keeping a leg up on knee ailments

Learn more about knee pain and its different causes

Dr. Mark Iafrati

The Painful Truth about PAD

Read about a new treatment
A woman holding her chest in pain

The dangers of chronic heartburn

Do you experience any of these symptoms?
A toilet paper roll with the Tufts MC Logo

The scoop on poop

Learn what your poop can tell you about your health

An elderly couple holding hands

Aging and sex drive

Learn about getting your libido back
A man looking anxious

Curbing anxiety

Learn tips for managing anxiety
A young female relaxing at home

Destress with the 2:1 technique

Learn a breathing technique to help you destress
Two red mittens holding a cup of hot chocolate

Winter health hazards

Learn about protecting your family's health
Eyeball

Maintaining 20/20

Learn about glaucoma and other eye diseases
Mac after his heart transplant

Refuse to lose

Read Mac's journey to transplant
A physician helping a patient with back pain

Carolyn's decision to have back surgery

Read Carolyn's story
Graphic of a person wearing an LVAD

Jeff's Story

Learn how this nurse "bridged" the wait
A woman in her garden

Almost 84 years-old and a new lease on life

Read Lee's story
Tufts Medical Center Patient + Family Advisory Council stories

Anna's story

Learn about Anna's almost 24 years with Tufts MC
Tufts Medical Center Patient + Family Advisory Council stories

Elda Gormley's story

Learn more about Elda's role as she supported her husband
Don Swarce is a Tufts MC patient for life

Don's story: Enjoying life again

Learn why Don is a Tufts MC patient for life
A drawing of cardiology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Felicia Calhoun's story

Read Felicia's battle with weight
Michelle W before and after weight loss surgery

Michelle's story

Read how Michelle started to feel better
Lila Blackington

Lila’s story: An 11-year-old with an incredibly generous heart

Read Lila's story here
Ally after surgery

Ally Conway's story

Read why Ally came to the WWC
Bill Vey received gastric sleeve surgery at Tufts MC

Bill Vey's story

Read why Bill chose to have surgery
Runner tying their shoe

Heather Gasper's story

Read about Heather's goals
John before weight loss surgery

John Duggan's story

Read how John confronted his obesity
Jim after achieving non scale goals

Jim O'Keefe's story

Read how a phone call changed his life
Joseph after gastric bypass surgery at Tufts MC

Joseph Allegro's story

Read why Joseph decided to take his weight seriously
Myra after seeing a dietician

Myra Potischman's story

Read how Myra learned to deal with her food addiction
Steven before and after the weight and wellness center

Steve Flynn's story

Read how routine has helped Steve
Serpil and her newborn baby

Serpil’s story: Pregnant with epilepsy in a new country

Learn about this international family
Jonathan, Caroline and their son Gabriel

Gabriel’s story: Like father, like son

Read Gabriel's story here
Manyuen, a Spine Center patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Manyuen’s Story: Back on her feet

Read her story
Lindsey and Summer

Lindsey's story: Summer couldn't come soon enough

Read Lindsey's story
Emily Panzone and her family

Emily's story: Starting the conversation on vitiligo

Learn how she shares her story with the world
Paul Holstein with his children

Paul's story: From mild rosacea to a rare neurovascular disease

Learn how Tufts Medical Center got him the care he needed
Paul King suffered a stroke. He is shown here smiling with his daughter.

Paul’s Story: Recovering from stroke, one step at a time

Learn more about Paul's journey back to health
Adrianna in her hospital bed playing with blocks.

Adrianna's story: Using positive energy to persevere through cancer treatment.

Read Adrianna's story
Ryan and his fiance sitting outside

Ryan's Story: A tailored treatment plan

Read Ryan's journey to relieve his pain
Woman standing outside in the early morning

Making spine surgery easy

Learn more about Barbara's care
A woman jogging with her husband in downtown Boston, MA.

Carol S's story: Getting her life back with spine surgery.

Read Carol's story
Jim Duffy was awaiting the New Year when he couldn't breathe and was sent to Tufts MC for cardiac care..

Jim’s Story: Grateful for cardiac care

Read about Jim's heart surgery
Jeudy Pena, a pediatric patient at Floating Hospital for Children.

Jeudy Pena's story: Time was of the essence.

Read Jeudy's story
Lester Leung, MD, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center; Director, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program

Mayra’s story: Surviving stroke, managing motherhood

Read about Mayra's stroke and OB care at Tufts MC
Julia Degnan standing in front of her lemonade stand to raise money for Floating Hospital for Children

Julia’s Story: A Generous and Playful Heart

Read about why Julia held a lemonade stand to benefit other children at Floating Hospital for Children
Jennifer Ludgin shares her story about why she stayed at Tufts MC

Jennifer Ludgin's OBGYN Residency Experience

Read about the collaborative culture Jennifer sees in OBGYN

Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Fellowship: Modar Sukkarieh

Read about Modar's experience at Tufts MC
Taimur Dad shares his Tufts MC story and how he feels a part of the Tufts MC Family

Taimur Dad: Continuing his studies in the Tufts MC family

Read about Taimur's journey through internal medicine residency and a nephrology fellowship
Doctor helping patient place a hearing aid

Arlene Alpert's story: High-tech hearing aids bring sounds to life

Read Arlene's Story
Colleen after her treatment for Cushing's disease

Colleen Piccirillo's story: An unexpected find that saved her life

Read Colleen's story
Pituitary stock

Cyndi Kenyon's story: Saved by my super-surgeon.

Learn about the pituitary gland
Beth mary and Joe

Mary Wolfe's journey to Tufts MC was more than a family reunion

Read about why Mary felt at home at Tufts MC
Frank Hewitt the day after a heart transplant

Frank Hewitt's story: Up in the air months after transplant.

See his amazing jump
Jon Mills is a patient in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Living Life & Loving It: Jon Mills’ HCM Story

Read how the HCM team changed his life
The care team at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA helped care for Katy who underwent open-heart surgery to treat ventricular septal defect (VSD).

Katy's story: Personalized care for ventricular septal defect touches family’s hearts.

Read Katy's story
William McAllister is a kidney disease patient who's been treated at both Floating Hospital and Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Will’s story: Conquering kidney disease one accomplishment at a time.

Read his story
Tom Doyle, pituitary tumor patient.

A path paved with humor and gratitude

Read how humor helped Tom
Susan Demarco on the beach

Susan’s story: Orthopedic rescue following traumatic vacation fracture.

Read Susan's story
Marc Jackson with his niece on his shoulders.

A legacy of support for brain cancer patients

Read Marc's story
Karen Klimczak is a patient in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Putting Health First: Karen Klimczak’s HCM Story

Read Karen's story
A drawing of cardiac surgery for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

A Tremendous Gift: Phyllis Alberici’s HCM Story

Read Phyllis' story
Jeanne Vignola and the colon and rectal surgeons who removed her colon polyp using CELS.

Jeanne Vignola's Story: On a mission to save colons.

Read Jeanne's story
The Ervin family has had half of their 10 kids at Tufts Medical Center read how their experience compares with other hospitals in Boston.

The Ervin Family's Story: Ten is Enough

Read about the Ervin Family
Christine Alber is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Christine Alber's story: A team approach saves the day.

Read Christine's story
William McGarrigle is a patient in the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

William McGarrigle's story: Maintaining weight loss post gastric bypass surgery.

Read how William kept off the weight
Janet Mariani is a patient in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Life Is Fulfilling Again: Janet Mariani’s HCM Story

Read Janet's story
Mike Papale is a patient in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Grateful & Giving Back: Mike Papale’s HCM Story

Read how the HCM center helped Mike
A drawing of health care for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

All In The Family: Carol Ann Miller’s HCM Story

Read about HCM
Guillermo Roman and his cardiologist, Dr. Navin Kapur at Tufts Medical Center - 5 years after his VAD implant at the Boston hospital.

We were prepared for Guillermo's heart attack

Read Guillermo's story

Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Edgar Sanchez, MD

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A training alumni of Tufts Medical Center.

Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Sheena Ramdeen, MD

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Dr. Perkins, a physician who used the emergency room at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and had a great experience.

Dr. Perkins, an emergency room physician in Virginia, tells the great experience his family had using the Tufts MC ER while visiting Boston.

Read why one doctor recommends Tufts MC
Dana is a patient of Tufts Medical Center Neurology in Boston, MA. Read her testimonial.

Dana's story: The picture of health, Dana developed Guillian-Barre Syndrome and fought it off with the help of our neuro team.

Read Dana's story
A drawing of craniofacial care for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Maria Julia Andrade's Story: From Portugal to Floating Hospital in Boston for life-changing treatment from Dr. Andrew Scott.

Read why traveling to Floating Hospital was the right choice
Patient of the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts MC in a before and after shot.

Jack Glynn's Stoy: My “new” birthday thanks to gastric sleeve surgery at the Weight and Wellness Center

Read about Jack's experience at the Weight and Wellness Center
Pat and Bob both received heart transplants at Tufts MC's CardioVascular Center in Boston.

Pat and Bob's story: Tufts MC cardiac transplant patients beat the odds and create a new foundation for family support - HeartBrothers.

Read how two families joined to help others
Cassidy is a patient of pediatric ENT at Floating Hospital for Children who has treacher collins syndrome.

Encircled by love: Cassidy’s story of bravery and grace after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.

Read Cassidy's story
A patient of the Tufts Medical Center gynecologic oncology practice in Boston and her family.

Janet’s story: An exceptional gynecology oncology team helps Janet realize her dreams of Tuscany.

Read how her dream came true
Orthopedic surgery patient runs the Boston Marathon less than a year after a very complex leg surgery at Tufts Medical Center.

Kevin Koncilja's Story: Fracturing his femur wouldn't stop Kevin from running the Boston Marathon thanks to Tufts MC Orthopedic Surgery

Read how Kevin was able to run in the Boston Marathon again
Scott is a patient of Dr. Kim and Dr. Shah at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Scott Walker's story: Over 200 pounds lost and a new lease on life gained.

Read Scott's story
Mother Anna's is a restaurant in Boston's North End.

North End restaurant owner gets back to making pasta sauce after having pituitary tumor removed by Tufts MC Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wu.

Read John's story
Emily Farnham is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Emily Farnham's story: Learn about her decision to have weight loss surgery and the many ways her life has improved since.

Read why Emily chose Tufts MC
A patient of the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston.

Cheryl Costeira's story: Learn about her weight loss surgery journey and thriving new business.

Read about the Weight and Wellness Center
Roger Graham is a surgical oncologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

After a new cancer diagnosis, Sarah visited 3 Boston Cancer Centers and found the best team at Tufts MC.

Read how the third time was the charm
Darlene Nunes is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Darlene's story: Cancer discovered during pregnancy saved her life. And her baby's!

Read how her pregnancy saved her
Jen Albanese is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Jen Albanese's story: Multiple myeloma was no match for her.

Read Jen's story
David Blythe is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

David's story: Doctors knew there was hope at Tufts Medical Center.

Read David's Story
Alex Cabrara is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Alex Cabrera's story: Turning a tragedy into a miracle.

Read Alex's story
Bob Rockwell with the two doctors on his case

Bob Rockwell: 1 in 10,000

Learn how Bob beat the odds
Tufts Medical Center Patient + Family Advisory Council stories

Chantal Loiseau's story

Read how our council helps those in need
Christian LaChance is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Comfort helps father cope with son's life-threatening emergency.

Read Christian's story
Denise Pires smiling with her family.

Denise's story: Focused on the future.

Read Denise's story
Frank Kelliher is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Frank Kelliher's story: No time to slow down for diabetes.

Read why Frank doesn't slow down
John Brogan is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

John & Meg Brogan's story: Two generations survive hereditary life-threatening kidney disease.

Read how his family fought kidney disease
Tufts Medical Center Patient + Family Advisory Council stories

Karen Jenkin's story

Learn more about a mom who had her child at Tufts Medical Center and now brings him to Floating Hospital for Children.
Katherine Fitzpatrick with her grandchildren

Katherine Fitzpatrick

Learn more about Katherine's care
Matthew standing on the ice with his trophy.

Matthew's Story

Read how Matthew supports his team
Nicole Taub after weight loss surgery

Nicole's story: More than becoming physically lighter

Read her journey past the number on the scale
Ollie Spears, a weight loss surgery patient.

Ollie's story: A new outlook on life

Read about his journey with weight loss
Pat playing golf.

Pat's journey with AFib

Read about his care

Peter DeLorey's story: Innovative hip replacement fuels return to active life.

Read how he got back on his feet
Petra hugging Dr. Carpinito after he removed her kidney tumor.

Petra Conti's story

Learn how Petra got back to dancing after tumor removal
Philippe is an architect in Boston.

Surgery to restore mobility

Read Philippe's story
Tufts Medical Center Patient + Family Advisory Council stories

Stephen Gormley's story

Read Stephen's story and why he continues to support Tufts MC

Thomas Johnston's story: Hyperbaric chamber helps heal jaw of cancer survivor.

Read Thomas' story
Valerie Anderson is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Valerie Anderson's story: How one patient dealt with leukemia - and why she wants to give back.

Read how Valerie gives back
A patient of Tufts Medical Center.

Walter Suita's story: Oxygen therapy helps heal a complicated hip replacement.

Read Walter's story
Deb after diet changes.

Deb Leone's story: Weight loss without surgery

Read how Deb fought off sugars
Jabarah Harley after surgery

Jabarah Harley's story

Read tips from Jabarah
Julia Westover post weight loss surgery

Julia Westover's story

Read how Julia faced her fears
Abegael Archembault is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Abegael Archembault's story: Critical care at a critical time.

Read Abigail's story
Allison Hawkes is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Allison Hawkes' story: Four-time cancer survivor since the age of six.

Read how Allison keeps fighting
Baby Mike in remission, smiling for a picture.

Baby Mike's battle with a scary illness

Read his story
Chloe Tierney is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Chloe Tierney's story: Despite a rare brain tumor diagnosis at 9 days old, Floating Hospital gave her family hope.

Read Chloe's story
Scoliosis patient Isabella King aims to ease the trauma of fellow patients by raising awareness of scoliosis and donating items to Floating Hospital.

Izzy’s story: Bent but beautiful.

Learn how she comforts others
Luis and his family

Luis’ story: A huge care team for a tiny baby

Read Luis' story here
Maggie Rudnicki with Shawn Thornton.

Maggie Rudnicki's story: Maine family comes to Floating Hospital for bone marrow transplant.

Read how the Neely House helped this family
A team of doctors at Floating Hospital in Boston, MA collaborated to care for sickle cell disease patient Michaela Nabwire and her sister, Danisha, who donated her bone marrow.

Michaela’s story: Sickle cell disease patient finds perfect match in America.

Read about her journey
Nick Claudio is a patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Nick Claudio's story: “A loss of sight is not a loss in vision.”

Read Nick's story
Sam is a patient of pediatric otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Sam Kelly's story: A unique and successful approach to airway reconstruction

Read Sam's story
A former trainee of Tufts Medical Center.

General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Irene Kim, MD

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General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Haytham Kaafarani, MD

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A graduated trainee of Tufts Medical Center.

Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: L. Silvia Munoz-Price, MD

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