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Chronic Heartburn is more than just uncomfortable. It could lead to cancer. Read our Q&A with Dr. Yacavone Lee Cooper: A thankful heart Read how CPR helped save Lee's life Area hospitals collaborate to close the treatment gap Read about reducing disparities in breast cancer care Friends for life Read about Jeff's lifesaving care An alliance to provide international patients access to world-class care Read about our alliance with MORE Health
Chronic Heartburn is more than just uncomfortable. It could lead to cancer. Read our Q&A with Dr. Yacavone
Area hospitals collaborate to close the treatment gap Read about reducing disparities in breast cancer care
An alliance to provide international patients access to world-class care Read about our alliance with MORE Health
Gastrointestinal Cancers Colon cancer screenings: The facts Colorectal cancer is rising in young adults Esophageal cancer: Rare, rising and deadly Healthy colon, healthy body: Tips for premiere colon health
The Scoop on Poop What is poop? What color should my poop be? When should I see a doctor? All of these questions are answered on our infographic! Get the scoop on poop
The Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health The Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health provides one home for GI procedures including clinical exams, screening colonoscopies and complex GI procedures. Read more about the Center
Patrick Catalano joins MIRI Learn about Dr. Catalano Take control of your child's allergies by developing an asthma action plan. Learn how Type II Diabetes Alert Day: Type II diabetes can be a serious illness where the body has trouble making or using insulin. Read about our free education classes and online risk assessment Bentley President, Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq. to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center Bentley President, Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq. to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center - Read More March for Our Lives : Dr. Wagner shares a message with employees Read Dr. Wagner's message Snowed in with the kids at home? 11 activities for when you're stuck inside. Browse for ideas Esophageal cancer: Rare, rising and deadly Esophageal cancer: Rare, rising and deadly - Read More IBD: New treatment options IBD: New treatment options - Read More Sugar in Disguise: Cutting back on sugar is a way to eat healthier, but it's in these 8 foods you wouldn't expect. Sugar in Disguise: Cutting back on sugar is a way to eat healthier, but it's in these 8 foods you wouldn't expect. - Read More Sustainability and food: What's the deal? Sustainability and food: What's the deal? - Read More Food bank donations: What are the best items to donate? Food bank donations: What are the best items to donate? - Read More Due to the forecasted winter storm, outpatient clinics at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital will be closed on Tuesday, March 13. Medical procedures and surgeries will go on as planned. Learn more about our operations during the snow storm 5 "super foods" that won't break the bank. Tips from dietitians at Tufts. View the "super foods" Tips for premiere colon health Learn more about the symptoms of colorectal cancer and how to help prevent it Dr. Jatin Roper has developed a new advancement Read more about a high tech model that closely replicates human tumors Acne at age 30? Dermatologist Dr. Clarissa Yang shares why acne can still happen later in life. Read why acne occurs after the adolescent years Bariatric Surgery and Maternity Services recognized as Blue Cross Distinction Centers. Read about our blue distinction centers Lee Cooper: A thankful heart Read how CPR helped save Lee Cooper's life Eating right for healthy aging Eating right for healthy aging - Read More What to expect at your first gynecology appointment Read about why comfort with your physician is key Matters of the heart: the gender difference Read how the risk of heart disease differs for men and women First Annual Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub's Pucks and Paddles to Benefit Floating Hospital for Children First Annual Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub's Pucks and Paddles to Benefit Floating Hospital for Children - Read More The Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health opens Read how this new center will enhance clinical care and the patient experience Winter Storm 2018 Read about our continuing care After falling on the train tracks, Robert Mahoney's will to live persevered Learn how the SICU and Trauma staff saved Robert Mahoney Dr. Tanaz Ferzandi provides tips to reduce your risk of pelvic organ prolapse. Learn how to prevent pelvic prolapse Lending a hand in the Lone Star state Read how Kate and others helped in Texas Cumberland Farms Raises More Than $83K for Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Cumberland Farms Raises More Than $83K for Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center - Read More Commuter alert: MBTA replacing elevators at Tufts Medical Center Station Get the latest updates The AYA Program presents their 4th Annual Lecture Speaker: Dr. Graham Colditz Read more about Dr. Colditz, a public health expert and epidemiologist. Dr. Audrey Marshall to Focus on Families at Tufts MC Learn more about Dr. Marshall Q&A with Dr. Alex Ng Q&A with Dr. Alex Ng - Read More Tufts MC Gastroenterology has partnered with Medumo to improve their patients' colonoscopy experience. Learn what our partnership means for patients Tufts Medical Center to field Boston Marathon charity team for fifth straight year in 2018 Tufts Medical Center to field Boston Marathon charity team for fifth straight year in 2018 - Read More Support Team Tufts MC in the 2018 Boston Marathon! Support Team Tufts MC in the 2018 Boston Marathon! - Read More The Beat Goes On: Identifying, Treating and Preventing Heart Failure Read about symptoms of heart failure Genetics and Heart Disease Do you have genetic risk factors? The Painful Truth about PAD: But New Hope is on the Horizon Read about a new treatment Q&A Kids and heart issues Learn about children and heart issues Ask an Expert Ask an expert your question Dr. Chatterjee proves two surgeries may not be better than one Watch Dr. Chatterjee and Pat fight breast cancer Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Dan Rauch, MD shares tips on preparing for a back-to-school bedtime. Read his advice Tufts MC performs the first bionic eye implant in New England. Watch Christine's story Q&A with Dr. Jim Yoo: Recent studies show increases in colon cancer in young adults. Why? What are the risk factors? Read the Q&A with Dr. Yoo WCVB: Robotic arm assists with knee surgery at Tufts Medical Center. Watch the video Lisa Salberg's heart preservation experience: "Reunited with my best friend and worst enemy." Find out more Boston magazine: What You Need to Know About Knee Pain. Learn about causes and treatments Stressed-out about the end of summer? Tips from Tufts MC on how to decompress on the go. Read how to relieve stress Giving back: A MIRI college intern, born prematurely at Tufts MC contributes to research on oral feeding difficulties in the newborn. Read an intern's "coming home" story Recipe for Healthy Bones: Dijon Tarragon Salmon or Shrimp and Kale Salad Get the recipe Sports injuries: Three trends sidelining young athletes. Learn how to prevent them Senator John McCain was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. We asked Dr. Suriya Jeyapalan about this condition and treatment options. Read about treatments options FAQs and answers about overactive bladder, which causes frequent urination and possible leakage. Learn more about overactive bladder Be sure not to door: Safety tips for avoiding cyclists while opening your car door. How to avoid cyclists when you are in your car Skyrocket to safety Firework Safety Tufts MC hosts regional neurosurgery boot camp for interns, leaders impart fundamental skills. Learn about the training MIRI intern connects professionally and personally to Tufts MC and Floating Hospital. Learn more about what drew her here Test This is a label that will definitely be longer than 22 characters Gamma Knife 101: Learn about this innovative technology, used to treat brain and facial conditions without an incision. Learn about the Gamma Knife Tufts MC offers Medical Assistants a ladder to step up their careers. Read how this could help you Support our Team Tufts MC Runners in the New Balance Falmouth Road Race! Donate Now Floating Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Emilia Shin, MD. Get to know Dr. Shin Netflix Series Raises Awareness, Concerns about Teen Suicide Read what our doctors have to say Osteoarthritis - a degenerative, age-related condition of the joints - affects more than 30 million adults in the United States. Learn about the research on new therapies MIRI Researcher Dr. Michael House receives four-year NIH research grant. MIRI Researcher Dr. Michael House receives four-year NIH research grant. - Read More Straight Talk: Magic Rods Fix Spine Curvatures in Kids Read about an innovative scoliosis treatment Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much? Learn about the impact of screen time on kids New lab technique developed in part by team at Tufts MC could lead to better therapies for colorectal cancer. Learn about this research Quick thinking and true teamwork save a Brockton man’s life. Read about this collaborative effort Worried About Your Child’s Worrying: Coping with Anxiety Disorders in Children Discover the early signs of anxiety The Current Thinking on Tonsillectomy Find out if a tonsillectomy is right for your child Driven to Distraction: Keeping Kids Safe In & Out of Vehicles Read important safety tips Is Hidden Poison In Your Home Putting Your Child At Risk? Learn how to prevent serious injury Kids & Headaches: Sorting Through the Pain Discover the common causes of child headaches today Pediatric hematology/oncology patients turn their stories into published books. Learn about our writers A letter to Congress and The White House from the nation’s children’s hospitals: Where are the children? Read the letter National Patient Safety Foundation issues call to action: Patient safety requires a coordinated public health response. Read more about patient safety Happy National Child Life Month! Thank you to all of our child life specialists for the work they do at Floating Hospital every day. Read how you can help A perfect score: Heart Transplant Program recognized by Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients for exceptional outcomes. Read about our Heart Transplant Program More than 40 army reservists learn the latest in battlefield medicine as part of a special training held at Tufts Medical Center. Read about a special army training at Tufts MC Tufts MC and Floating Hospital will return to normal operations on Wednesday, March 15th. All clinics will be seeing patients as usual. Tufts MC and Floating Hospital will return to normal operations on Wednesday, March 15th. All clinics will be seeing patients as usual. - Read More Hear from renowned faculty on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at the HCM Summit VI, October 27-29 in Boston. Learn more and register Have You Seen This Child? Help us identify this child The father-son duo that’s changing a cardiac narrative. Read more about this duo Surgery that’s satisfying: Giving certain patients Gatorade before their surgery increased patient satisfaction. Here’s why. Learn more about using Gatorade in hospitals Our clinics are open on 2/14/17 and we will be seeing patients as usual. Please make plans for safe travel! Our clinics are open on 2/14/17 and we will be seeing patients as usual. Please make plans for safe travel! - Read More If you have a clinic appointment between 11am-1pm on 2/7/17 during the New England Patriots parade, please leave extra time for travel. If you have a clinic appointment between 11am-1pm on 2/7/17 during the New England Patriots parade, please leave extra time for travel. - Read More Tufts MC and Floating Hospital launch new Online Payment Center to make the bill pay process easier for our patients. Learn how Tufts MC can make your bill pay easier Eye Injuries Increase in Young Athletes: Physicians Warn About Lack Of Proper Eye Protection Learn more about proper eye protection A message from Tufts MC CEO, Michael Wagner, MD: Commitment to Our Diverse Community Read the CEO's message Experts in the Weight and Wellness Center share 5 tips for making healthier burgers at home. Learn how to make healthier burgers Floating Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Jesse Winer, MD. Floating Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Jesse Winer, MD. - Read More When a diseased kidney can save a life: Tufts MC transplants Hepatitis C kidney in patient with same illness. Read more about kidney donation at Tufts MC Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at 2017 Working Wonders Event Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at 2017 Working Wonders Event - Read More Delivering Triplets: OB/GYN resident Joanna Bedell, MD and her two sisters – the three of them identical triplets – are all in OB/GYN residencies. Read more about these OB/GYN residents A Prescription for Safety: Prevent medication errors at home. Learn how to properly handle medications A Recipe for Great Care: North End chef was served up right treatment for tumor. Read John Caparella's story Use Your Head: Spot the signs of concussion. Know the signs Superior care in Pediatric Emergency Department leads young girl to give back. Read more about our pediatric emergency room Dr. Matt Mostofi shares tips on how to avoid cold-related illness or injury this winter. Avoid cold-related illness or injury Tremont Street Garage Restriction on 12/14/2016 from 5:30-7:30pm. Tremont Street Garage Restriction on 12/14/2016 from 5:30-7:30pm. - Read More Boston police officer comes to the rescue of a man suffering from a heart attack. Read about how Tufts MC was able to help A new course of study, a new skill set: Errol Norwitz, MD Meet Dr. Norwitz A stroke of luck for PFO patients: New data show closure of small hole in heart more effective than medication. Learn about how to heal your heart Got (too much) candy? Here are some sweet tips from Floating Hospital’s Dr. Lynne Karlson for the day after Halloween. Read Dr. Karlson's tips Marty Phillips plays with (a new) heart: The story of a Tufts MC patient who went viral for his musical skill while on the transplant list. Read Marty's Story Pre-diabetes: Do current screening guidelines work? Read about our prediabetes research Recipe: Healthy chicken soup. View the recipe It's flu season. What should you expect this year? Learn what to expect Who is at high risk for flu complications? Learn who is at risk A Shot at Prevention: Information on the flu vaccine. Learn more about the flu vaccine Working Together: How to Save a Life Read Gregory Wong's story Working Together: In Search of the Keys to Treating Creaky Knees Read about a doctor's search to treat creaky knees Working Together: In Sickness and In Health Read Jill's Story Working Together: New Program a Stroke of Genius for Young Adults Read about Dr. Leung Cool off this August with an iced coffee from Cumberland Farms and support Floating Hospital for Children Cool off this August with an iced coffee from Cumberland Farms and support Floating Hospital for Children - Read More Working Together: This Team Has Your Best Interest at Heart Read about heart care Nit Picking: New Thoughts on Lice. Nit Picking: New Thoughts on Lice. - Read More Healthier Together: Floating Hospital launches a new wellness program for families. Healthier Together: Floating Hospital launches a new wellness program for families. - Read More Breathe Easy: Learn about Floating Hospital’s unique approach to airway reconstruction. Breathe Easy: Learn about Floating Hospital’s unique approach to airway reconstruction. - Read More Kids and Headaches: How to help turn them off. Kids and Headaches: How to help turn them off. - Read More A Magical Scoliosis Treatment for a Super Kid: Magnetic rods offer fewer surgeries and a straighter spine. A Magical Scoliosis Treatment for a Super Kid: Magnetic rods offer fewer surgeries and a straighter spine. - Read More Boston Magazine: Brain aneurysms + aerospace technology. Dr. Adel Malek shares his team's innovative techniques for catching dangerous aneurysms. Learn about brain aneurysms and aerospace technology Boston Magazine: Colorectal Cancer on the Rise. What Dr. Lilian Chen recommends to prevent, diagnose & treat the disease. Read the interview with Dr. Chen Boston Magazine: Take the lead – Find the best birth control for you. Dr. Danielle Roncari explains the most popular options for patients. Find the best birth control for you Boston Magazine: Five Things Pro Athletes Know About Staying Healthy. Dr. Christopher Geary shares 5 winning moves everyone can use. Read what you can do at home Boston Magazine: Guidelines for Good Health in Your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Dr. Julie Tishler shares some healthy tips. Take control of your health Boston Magazine: Stroke - Not Just for 55+: How Dr. Lester Y. Leung says we can help young adults move forward. Learn about stroke in younger adults Boston Magazine: 80% of Diabetics Can Reverse Their Disease – Here’s How. Dr. Michael Dansinger lays out 7 steps for success. Tips to reversing diabetes Boston Magazine: Pick The Right Primary Care Physician For You. Dr. Blazey-Martin shares her tips for finding a good match. Choose the right primary care physician for you Boston Magazine: Tufts MC Pioneers a Non-Invasive Treatment for Condition Causing Facial Pain. Dr. Julian Wu explains it all. Read the article Boston Magazine: Tufts MC Offers a Different Solution for Chronic Back Pain. Dr. Wilfred Hynes talks about treatments. A different solution for chronic back pain Boston Magazine: My aching knees! Or is it actually my hip? Dr. Eric Smith shares tips for understanding where joint pain comes from. Understand where joint pain comes from Boston Magazine: Are You Ready to Have a Baby? Dr. Megan Evans suggests 5 things to work on before trying to become pregnant. Read these tips before becoming pregnant Boston Magazine: Text Neck and Other Technology Related Injuries. Dr. Charles Cassidy discusses techniques to ease Repetitive Stress Injuries. Learn techniques to ease Repetitive Stress Injuries In rare instances, tests have shown signs of DNA imbalance caused by undiagnosed cancer in the mother. In rare instances, tests have shown signs of DNA imbalance caused by undiagnosed cancer in the mother. - Read More How to Save a Life: A look at the recently revised CPR guidelines. Review CPR guidelines Ask a Patient: No stopping this team. Ask a patient Jonathan Bush, Chairman and CEO of athenahealth, is honored with the Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at Working Wonders 2016. Watch Video The Forgetting Years: Understanding age-related memory loss Learn more about memory loss Heart stopping: Cardiologists at Tufts MC battle the causes of sudden cardiac death. Heart stopping: Cardiologists at Tufts MC battle the causes of sudden cardiac death. - Read More The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care has had a transcendent impact on the delivery of cancer care at Tufts MC. Read about the Cam Neely Center Pedram Hamrah, MD, FACS is shedding new light on the cornea, the transparent layer in the front of the eye. Read about our eyes Strong family ties run deep throughout Tufts MC. Here's one family legacy story. Read about two sisters history at Tufts MC Tufts MC nurse gives love, stability to babies born with a drug addiction through fostering, adoption. Read how one nurse goes above and beyond The Safe Patient Handling Team at Tufts MC is dedicated to preventing patient lift injuries. Read how we prevent patient lift injuries Meet The Toughlings, a group of characters created to remind kids, “You Don’t Have to Be Big to Be Strong.” Read about our new friends at the Floating Hospital Get to know Frederick Chen, MD, who recently joined Tufts MC as chief of the division of Cardiac Surgery and director of the Cardiac Surgery Program. Get to know Frederick Chen, MD, who recently joined Tufts MC as chief of the division of Cardiac Surgery and director of the Cardiac Surgery Program. - Read More Tufts MC's Trauma Prevention Team aims to decrease distracted biking and enhance bike safety in Boston. Read how to be safer on a bike Tufts MC is a key participant in a landmark blood pressure trial, and Nephrologist Daniel Weiner, MD is the principal investigator. Read about a blood pressure trial Tufts MC's Compliance and Privacy Department introduced a new proactive privacy monitoring solution called FairWarning®. Read about FairWarning® A Reunion Executed with Surgical Precision: Surgeons Abhishek (Sunny) Chatterjee, MD and Lilian Chen, MD are living happily ever after together at Tufts Medical Center. Read about their love for each other and Tufts MC Alive and Kicking: A new app helps diagnose arrhythmia. Alive and Kicking: A new app helps diagnose arrhythmia. - Read More Backpack Safety: Stuart Braun, MD encourages parents to be on the lookout if a child complains of back pain. Backpack Safety: Stuart Braun, MD encourages parents to be on the lookout if a child complains of back pain. - Read More Kids and Daylight Savings: Lynne Karlson, MD provides tips for helping kids adjust to daylight saving time. Kids and Daylight Savings: Lynne Karlson, MD provides tips for helping kids adjust to daylight saving time. - Read More Matters of the Heart Read about our cardiovascular care Gotta Go? Botox can help with that! Learn more Take 5: Sleep Apnea Tips for dealing with this potentially serious condition. Learn how to deal with sleep apnea A Hole in His Heart: His life saved at Tufts MC, a Boston man gives back. Read Jack Creahan's story On Your Time: Easy access to our emergency care and primary care services. Receive care at night or on weekends Support our Team Tufts MC Runners in this year's Boston Marathon! Donate Now Botox for Incontinence Botox for Incontinence - Read More Can Your Hear Me Can Your Hear Me - Read More Is it Time for a Knee or Hip Replacement? Is it Time for a Knee or Hip Replacement? - Read More Lyme Facts Lyme Facts - Read More PET and CT services at Tufts Medical Center PET and CT services at Tufts Medical Center - Read More Timely Tip: Sun Protection Facts Timely Tip: Sun Protection Facts - Read More An Innovator at Heart Read about cutting edge care for cardiac patients Dr Homer Read Dr. Homer and breast imaging Floating Hospital Campaign Floating Hospital Campaign - Read More InQuicker Read how to check in to the ER from home Marathon Proposal Read how a patient pops the question–and his shoulder PCMH Recognition Read about our PCMH recognition Pursuing a Passion Read how this doctor spends his free time Tufts Medical Center hosts Chinatown school graduation. Tufts Medical Center hosts Chinatown school graduation. - Read More The Department of Public Safety is working to protect Tufts Medical Center with technology, personnel and education. Read about this officers history at Tufts MC Dr. Tanaz Ferzandi explains how botox is helping many of her overactive bladder patients live symptom-free. Learn more about the uses of botox Emory Petrack, MD shares the importance of practicing basic safety in the summertime. Learn about safety in the summer Cumberland Farms and Walgreens partner with Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. Cumberland Farms and Walgreens partner with Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. - Read More Real-time primary care in the Pratt Diagnostic Center at Tufts MC. Hear from one of our patients Taking flight? Protect your health before you travel by visiting Tufts MC's Traveler's Health Service. Protect your health April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - Read More Remembering Thomas F. Shields A working wonder: Thomas Shields Danielle Roncari, MD leads the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program at Tufts MC Read more about this program Do you have friends with similar names? Here are a few easily mixed-up names of employees at the Medical Center. Read who's names get mixed up New Ambulatory Contact Center opens to improve patient communication. Read about the new contact center New physician leaders strive for world-class divisions: Meet our new chiefs of neuro-oncology, pediatric neurology and pediatric cardiac surgery. Read about the new Chief of Pediatric Neurology In the Tufts Medical Center Sickle Cell Disease Program, led by Drs. Hedy Smith and Cathy Rosenfield, patients are not only seen promptly by some of the top specialists in Boston, they're seen as people who are cared for by doctors that truly get to know them. Read about the Sickle Cell Disease program Dr. Hu advances new therapy for ALS patients Read about how Tufts MC joined the ALS fight Clinical research: Unique decision model informs pediatric Hematology/Oncology Read how a Tufts MC doctor can predict outcomes A skilled multi-specialty team saved the life of a patient with ECMO. Read how ECMO saved a life Emory Petrack, MD, Chief of Pediatric Emergency, takes a close look at pediatric concussions. Meet Dr. Petrack It's not (always) brain surgery: Dr. Adel Malek's research into brain aneurysm rupture risk. Read about Dr. Malek's research Pediatric Rheumatology at Floating Hospital: Excellent care, fast and convenient access. Pediatric Rheumatology at Floating Hospital: Excellent care, fast and convenient access. - Read More Twins with different birthdays and different zodiac signs born in different seasons Read more about the twins delivered 24 days apart Pediatric Hospital Research: Laying the groundwork for the future care of children with complex medical conditions. Read more about our pediatric research Can vitamin D prevent type 2 diabetes? NIH funds study at Tufts Medical Center. Can vitamin D prevent type 2 diabetes? NIH funds study at Tufts Medical Center. - Read More Tufts Medical Center is first and only Boston hospital to acquire “Gold Standard” stereotactic radiosurgery device. Tufts Medical Center is first and only Boston hospital to acquire “Gold Standard” stereotactic radiosurgery device. - Read More A committment to empower the patient: Gynecologic Oncology encourages patients to be active in their care. A committment to empower the patient: Gynecologic Oncology encourages patients to be active in their care. - Read More New talent, new programs and new surgical options: Colorectal Surgery at Tufts MC. New talent, new programs and new surgical options: Colorectal Surgery at Tufts MC. - Read More Tackling global health problems: Tufts MC researchers receive Gates Foundation grants. Gates Foundation grant to help tackle global health problems All encompassing support in a single location: Treating urogynecological disorders with minimally invasive procedures. Minimally invasive procedures for urogynecology disorders Stand by me: More than a century of loyal dedication. Read about their 102 years at Tufts MC Revolutionizing the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Read about their diagnosis procedure Ever with you could turn back the clock on your complexion? Our Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic is your skin's best friend. Defy age without surgery Top 5 signs you should go to the ER Learn the signs Fetal MRI research may lead to prenatal treatment for Down syndrome. Prenatal treament for Down syndrome Boston Marathon bombing victim defies the odds with every mile. All 26.2 of them. Read Lee Ann Yanni's story Ask A Patient: Q and A with Lisa Rockefeller Learn how Lisa delivered her baby Interpreter Services: Found in Translation. Interpreter Services: Found in Translation. - Read More New blood gas program improves patient safety on NICU transports. New blood gas program improves patient safety on NICU transports. - Read More New pharmacy program engages pharmacy technicians in patient care. New pharmacy program engages pharmacy technicians in patient care. - Read More Chief of Psychiatry Paul Summergrad, MD supports equal eoverage for mental health patients Chief of Psychiatry Paul Summergrad, MD supports equal eoverage for mental health patients - Read More The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care's 20 years of support is priceless to Tufts Medical Center. The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care's 20 years of support is priceless to Tufts Medical Center. - Read More Community Fundraising Events Community Fundraising Events - Read More Shawn Thornton Foundation gives Floating Hospital for Children $15,000 Shawn Thornton Foundation gives Floating Hospital for Children $15,000 - Read More DCU for Kids partnership benefits patients and families DCU for Kids partnership benefits patients and families - Read More Inaugural William L Saltonstall Society Event Held Inaugural William L Saltonstall Society Event Held - Read More The eyes have it: The latest evidence supporting AMD and DME treatments. The eyes have it: The latest evidence supporting AMD and DME treatments. - Read More Innovative clinic serves young adult cancer survivors. Innovative clinic serves young adult cancer survivors. - Read More A selfless gift makes two lives whole Read about how a nurse went above and beyond for a patient Saul Weingart, MD: A national safety leader joins the executive team at Tufts Medical Center. Saul Weingart, MD: A national safety leader joins the executive team at Tufts Medical Center. - Read More Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: A newly revitalized Division. Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: A newly revitalized Division. - Read More Floating Hospital expands the number of its pediatric clinical trials. Floating Hospital expands the number of its pediatric clinical trials. - Read More Pediatric Psychiatry: Resources for children with mental and behavioral health issues. Pediatric Psychiatry: Resources for children with mental and behavioral health issues. - Read More New research provides hope for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Read how newborns with addictions are being helped Above the Clouds brings Floating Hospital patients for a "joy" ride. Read about their flight Children with Special Needs researchers get important funding. Read about funding given for special needs research Vaccinations Q&A with H. Cody Meissner, MD Vaccinations Q&A with H. Cody Meissner, MD - Read More Erica Lafond's story: Picture perfect diagnosis. Read Erica's story Our Hybrid Operating Room offers advanced equipment for cardiovascular procedures Our Hybrid Operating Room offers advanced equipment for cardiovascular procedures - Read More Vascular Surgery: The Tufts Medical Center difference. Vascular Surgery: The Tufts Medical Center difference. - Read More Orthopedic trauma team helps Boston Marathon bombing patient get back on her feet. Read how the orthopedic trauma team stepped in Tufts MC staff go to heroic lengths during Boston Marathon Bombing Read how Tufts MC did their part Floating Hospital’s “Comfort Corner” makes a child’s procedure a positive experience. Floating Hospital’s “Comfort Corner” makes a child’s procedure a positive experience. - Read More Jeremy Wiygul, MD recently created a biofeedback game to help kids with wetting problems. Jeremy Wiygul, MD recently created a biofeedback game to help kids with wetting problems. - Read More Giving your teenager support for healthy decision making. Giving your teenager support for healthy decision making. - Read More A 50-year record and going strong: Dr. Barry Fanburg leads the way in pulmonary care and research. Read about Dr. Barry Fanberg Bringing telemedicine to the workplace. Read about what Dr. Deeb Salem is doing at Tufts MC FEDS program provides life-changing assistance to those who need it most. Learn more about the FEDS program Training the next generation of cardiologists in heart failure telemonitoring Training the next generation Pedatric Audiologist’s help leads to misdiagnosed boy’s first words. Read about audiology at Tufts MC Team IMPACT brings college athletes and pediatric patients together Read about Team IMPACT Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center: 2013 Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center: 2013 - Read More Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Program combines experts from various disciplines Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Program combines experts from various disciplines - Read More Tufts Medical Center’s ORBIT Office brings research to the marketplace Tufts Medical Center’s ORBIT Office brings research to the marketplace - Read More Comprehensive treatment options for pelvic floor disorders Comprehensive treatment options for pelvic floor disorders - Read More Joseph's Story: HIPEC and appendiceal cancer Read about Joseph's treatment plan Mandibular distraction: Giving newborns with micrognathia a new lease on a normal life. Mandibular distraction: Giving newborns with micrognathia a new lease on a normal life. - Read More Mary Jo Brown inspires smiling legacy at Floating Hospital. Mary Jo Brown inspires smiling legacy at Floating Hospital. - Read More Researching link between vitamin D and diabetes Researching link between vitamin D and diabetes - Read More Quality is a measure of how much we care Read how doctors and nurses work together Chronic Kidney Disease Q&A Chronic Kidney Disease Q&A - Read More New Structural and Valvular Heart Health Center at Tufts MC New Structural and Valvular Heart Health Center at Tufts MC - Read More The Michael Neely Neuroscience Center: Advanced care in a healing environment The Michael Neely Neuroscience Center: Advanced care in a healing environment - Read More A new leader and new energy for the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant program A new leader and new energy for the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant program - Read More Ear, Nose and Throat Q&A from doctors at Floating Hospital for Children Ear, Nose and Throat Q&A from doctors at Floating Hospital for Children - Read More Family-centered rounds: Partnering, learning from parents and patients Family-centered rounds: Partnering, learning from parents and patients - Read More Floating Hospital's Pediatric Trauma Center earns Level 1 status Floating Hospital's Pediatric Trauma Center earns Level 1 status - Read More Floating Hospital’s residency program sees surge in applicants Floating Hospital’s residency program sees surge in applicants - Read More New leadership, including Dr. Diana Bianchi (pictured) makes Floating Hospital’s research “nimbler and more focused.” New leadership, including Dr. Diana Bianchi (pictured) makes Floating Hospital’s research “nimbler and more focused.” - Read More Personalized cancer therapy for children a reality at Floating Hospital Personalized cancer therapy for children a reality at Floating Hospital - Read More New clinics bring faster evaluation and better care to thoracic cancer patients New clinics bring faster evaluation and better care to thoracic cancer patients - Read More Pfizer accepts Tufts Medical Center researcher’s proposal for development Pfizer accepts Tufts Medical Center researcher’s proposal for development - Read More Cuts for a Cause supports Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Cuts for a Cause supports Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. - Read More Philanthropy works to help ensure healthy births at Tufts Medical Center Philanthropy works to help ensure healthy births at Tufts Medical Center - Read More Quiet time in the Mother Infant Unit Quiet time in the Mother Infant Unit - Read More Weinstock uses parasites to make advances in inflammatory bowel disease Weinstock uses parasites to make advances in inflammatory bowel disease - Read More A new wave of physician-scientists discover new research. A new wave of physician-scientists discover new research. - Read More Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Suite: Repairing hearts with the latest technology. Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Suite: Repairing hearts with the latest technology. - Read More Pediatric Neurology: More services to assist more children Pediatric Neurology: More services to assist more children - Read More 40th anniversary of Tufts Medical Center’s Kidney Transplant Program. 40th anniversary of Tufts Medical Center’s Kidney Transplant Program. - Read More Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic: A multidisciplinary resource to smile about. Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic: A multidisciplinary resource to smile about. - Read More Tufts Medical Center nutritionist offers healthy eating tips Tufts Medical Center nutritionist offers healthy eating tips - Read More Dr. Andrew S. Levey honored by National Kidney Foundation. Dr. Andrew S. Levey honored by National Kidney Foundation. - Read More How we’re improving health in Dorchester and Chinatown How we’re improving health in Dorchester and Chinatown - Read More Tufts Medical Center researchers are finding new treatments for kidney disease. Tufts Medical Center researchers are finding new treatments for kidney disease. - Read More Bringing knee osteoarthritis research into clinical practice. Bringing knee osteoarthritis research into clinical practice. - Read More Head injuries Q&A with Tufts Medical Center experts Learn more from our experts Kidney Transplantation: A pioneering program now 40 years strong. Kidney Transplantation: A pioneering program now 40 years strong. - Read More Understanding pediatric concussions and their effects with Carl Heilman, MD Understanding pediatric concussions and their effects with Carl Heilman, MD - Read More Blunt chest trauma in youth sports can cause sudden death Blunt chest trauma in youth sports can cause sudden death - Read More Summer allergies Q&A– What to expect and how to find relief Summer allergies Q&A– What to expect and how to find relief - Read More Hematology/Oncology Clinic comforts the whole family Hematology/Oncology Clinic comforts the whole family - Read More Pediatric heart experts work together to provide compassionate care for kids Pediatric heart experts work together to provide compassionate care for kids - Read More Pediatric surgery at Floating Hospital: A cut above Pediatric surgery at Floating Hospital: A cut above - Read More Specialists at Tufts MC provide care to mothers and babies at high-risk. Specialists at Tufts MC provide care to mothers and babies at high-risk. - Read More Diabetes management – prevention and lifestyle changes Q&A Learn more about type 2 diabetes Abdollah Sadeghi-Nejad, MD answers frequently asked questions about juvenile diabetes. Abdollah Sadeghi-Nejad, MD answers frequently asked questions about juvenile diabetes. - Read More Improving patient education before joint surgery. Improving patient education before joint surgery. - Read More A profile of one of our amazing donors: Ruth Bramson A profile of one of our amazing donors: Ruth Bramson - Read More Nationally recognized doctors save stroke patient Nationally recognized doctors save stroke patient - Read More Remarkable care at Floating Hospital’s NICU Remarkable care at Floating Hospital’s NICU - Read More Physicians author book on clinical reasoning Physicians author book on clinical reasoning - Read More Tufts MC has one of the best equipped Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories in the region. Tufts MC has one of the best equipped Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories in the region. - Read More Pediatric Orthopaedics at Floating Hospital: Big resources for the littlest of patients Pediatric Orthopaedics at Floating Hospital: Big resources for the littlest of patients - Read More Tufts Medical Center doctors host free hepatitis C screening. Tufts Medical Center doctors host free hepatitis C screening. - Read More Nicholas Hill, MD is honored with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Award of Excellence. Nicholas Hill, MD is honored with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Award of Excellence. - Read More Floating Hospital provides specialized care for kids at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Floating Hospital provides specialized care for kids at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. - Read More Screenings for nasopharyngeal cancer. Screenings for nasopharyngeal cancer. - Read More Powerful new tools advance treatments for glioblastoma. Powerful new tools advance treatments for glioblastoma. - Read More Thinking About Having a Baby? Talk to the doctors at Tufts Medical Center. Thinking About Having a Baby? Talk to the doctors at Tufts Medical Center. - Read More Colorectal Cancer: The Facts Learn about the risks and symptoms of colorectal cancer Chief of Colorectal Surgery James Yoo, MD outlines three simple ways to keep your colon healthy and happy. Learn how to have a healthy colon Anterior hip replacement surgery helps patients heal faster and walk sooner. Learn more Myths about multiples: Sabrina Craigo, MD gets to the truth of common misconceptions about having twins. Debunk myths about multiples When cells rebel: Managing sickle cell disease at Tufts Medical Center. When cells rebel: Managing sickle cell disease at Tufts Medical Center. - Read More Stretch and strengthen: Tips from Dr. Chris Geary about getting your body ready for winter. Prepare for winter Adolescent Medicine Specialist Laura Grubb, MD, MPH provides insight on how to talk about sex with your kids. Consult a specialist Donors pledge $100,000 to create Beals Goodfellow Fund for cardiac research Donors pledge $100,000 to create Beals Goodfellow Fund for cardiac research - Read More A fund created in memory of Mary Jo Brown A fund created in memory of Mary Jo Brown - Read More From One Family to Another: Grateful Family Gives Back to Tufts MC "Family" From One Family to Another: Grateful Family Gives Back to Tufts MC "Family" - Read More Ace Bailey Children's Foundation Ace Bailey Children's Foundation - Read More The Bingham Trust makes six–figure grant to continue the fight against childhood obesity The Bingham Trust makes six–figure grant to continue the fight against childhood obesity - Read More Ace Bailey's Legacy Endures Ace Bailey's Legacy Endures - Read More An Investment for the Future An Investment for the Future - Read More Avon Foundation supports Tufts Medical Center's Patient Navigation Program Avon Foundation supports Tufts Medical Center's Patient Navigation Program - Read More The Visionary Power of Philanthropy: Philanthropist’s gift spurs grant from Attorney General The Visionary Power of Philanthropy: Philanthropist’s gift spurs grant from Attorney General - Read More A Cut Above the Rest A Cut Above the Rest - Read More Full Circle: The Friedman Foundation will fuel new discoveries in diabetes for decades to come. Full Circle: The Friedman Foundation will fuel new discoveries in diabetes for decades to come. - Read More It takes a village It takes a village - Read More Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center 2014 Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center 2014 - Read More The Beauty of Planned Giving The Beauty of Planned Giving - Read More The Tufts Cancer Center improves quality patient care with a grant from the Oliver S. & Jennie R. Donaldson Trust. The Tufts Cancer Center improves quality patient care with a grant from the Oliver S. & Jennie R. Donaldson Trust. - Read More The Healing Garden at Floating Hospital for Children opens as a result of the generosity of country music partner Country 102.5 WKLB. The Healing Garden at Floating Hospital for Children opens as a result of the generosity of country music partner Country 102.5 WKLB. - Read More Tufts Medical Center Awarded Coveted Hearst Foundations Grant Tufts Medical Center Awarded Coveted Hearst Foundations Grant - Read More Young Girl Gives Back to Other Patients at Floating Hospital Young Girl Gives Back to Other Patients at Floating Hospital - Read More Taking a bite out of adult food allergies: The Food Allergy Center at Tufts MC. Taking a bite out of adult food allergies: The Food Allergy Center at Tufts MC. - Read More All tied up: Overcoming chronic constipation. Tips on how to help your child and when to call a pediatrician. All tied up: Overcoming chronic constipation. Tips on how to help your child and when to call a pediatrician. - Read More Neuroblastoma patients at Floating Hospital get access to promising experimental drug. Neuroblastoma patients at Floating Hospital get access to promising experimental drug. - Read More The 5 most common treatment options for stress incontinence. Read how to treat stress incontinence The dangers of chronic heartburn: A Q&A with Tufts MC gastroenterologist Robert Yacavone, MD. Do you experience any of these symptoms? $name $name - Read More Friends for Life: Jeff and his dog Carly after his traumatic injury Read about Jeff's accident and how his care team members are now his friends Meet our newest physician at Primary Care- Wellesley, Dr. Laura Rabideau Read why Dr. Rabideau became a physician Correct your vision – while you sleep? Learn about Ortho-K. How to correct your vision while you sleep Ruby Millea loves to get mail Read about Ruby's story and others generosity Jenny Ruan's story: An educated decision. Read Jenny's story Consuelo Donohue, RN, Tufts MC nurse and mother of active duty servicemen, delivers speech at Veterans Day Ceremony. Read Consuelo Donohue's remarks Our researchers are using a grant from the NIH to study the impact of vitamin D on diabetes. Learn more about our research X-Ray? CT Scan? MRI? The Right Imaging Technique For Your Injury Find out what's best for you Knee Pain: Common Causes & Treatments Learn how to lessen the pain Injection during spinal fusion leads to better pain control, shorter hospital stay. Learn about Tufts MC's unique approach Long-term steroid injections may hurt – not help – knee osteoarthritis patients. Read about the research Five things to know about sciatica: Q&A with Dr. Ashley Rogerson. Find out the 5 things to know A Stroke of Luck for PFO Patients Learn about stroke in young adults Living life without seizures: The latest in epilepsy treatments. Learn the latest treatments Can a Protein Prevent Migraine? Learn how to prevent migraines Time is brain: Recognize the signs of a stroke and take action quickly - every minute counts. Know the signs Heads Up: Know the Signs of Concussion Learn the signs Myths About Dementia Debunk the myths When Stroke Strikes Early In Life Learn about the SAYA program The Forgetting Years: Understanding age-related memory loss. Learn more about dementia During the February snowstorms all Tufts MC and Floating Hospital clinics, inpatient units and the ER remain open. Due to the heavy amounts of snow throughout the city and the limited services of the MBTA, Tufts MC parking facilities as well as all other lots in the city are experiencing higher than normal volume. Please allow extra time for parking when you come in for your appointment. Learn More Cold vs. Flu - What's the difference? Do you have a cold or the flu? Sounding the Alarm on Women and Heart Disease Learn more about heart disease Developing a novel genetic assay to assess premature infants' readiness to feed orally. Read more about Dr. Maron's research The unexpected use of silk to prevent preterm delivery. Learn more about Dr. House's research 5 big diet mistakes travelers make Learn how to stay on track while traveling Long distance danger: blood clots Learn how to prevent blood clots Healthy snacks while traveling See what snacks you should pack Healthy trail mix recipe See what goes in this happy trail mix Prevent jet lag with a game plan Tips to fighting jet lag Put the brakes on travel stress Don't let traveling cause unnecessary stress Stay on track with weight loss while cruising Keep cruising on your weight loss journey Staying active on vacation Learn how to maintain your routine while on vacation Tips for staying healthy this holiday season Read tips to stay healthy while traveling during the holidays Stop motion sickness in its tracks Learn what causes motion sickness and how to ensure a smooth and trouble-free ride. Can Switching to Diet Soda Help You Slim Down? Learn more about the health impacts of diet soda How to Talk to Your Kids About Weight Learn how to talk to your kids about weight Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Learn how to start losing weight Mindful Eating: There’s an APP for That Learn about mindful eating Weight Loss Procedure Offers A New Treatment Option Read more about this procedure Weight Loss Myths Debunk the myths prev next
