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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
A family of three looking at a computer screen

From acne to jet lag

Test your health knowledge with our quiz
Mayra Beato holding her newborn baby boy.

A special delivery

Learn more about Mayra's pregnancy journey
Alexander Marston, MD and baby Alexander post surgery.

Rare neck condition solved by ENT

Read Alexander Biddell's story
HEI 2019 logo

Tufts MC is a "LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader"

Learn more about this designation
A drawing of clinical decision making for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

GI fellow in the right place at the right time to save a man’s life

Read their story
Bill Lytton was attacked by a shark but saved at Tufts MC.

Shark attack victim lives to tell the tale

See how Dr. Lytton is doing
Woman drinking a waterbottle

Simple steps to stay safe this summer

Learn five injury-preventing tips
An image of a heart.

Heart transplant recipient brings comfort to family

Read Tom's story
An young women wearing a hat.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss due to chemo

Learn more about this FDA approved technology
Eyeball

Vision changes with age

Learn more about cataracts
Woman using her phone as tool to plan for pregnancy

Breaking down screen time addiction

Learn when to be concerned about device obsession
Anastassios Pittas, MD an endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Does vitamin D ward off diabetes?

Learn more about the national study
A woman putting on sunscreen

Why SPF should be your BFF

Learn more about SPF
Music therapy program

Caring for premature infants through music

Learn how music therapy benefits our patients

NCCU Provides Comfort in a Time of Grief

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Dr. Mary Wallingford is a principal researcher at Tufts MC

Dr. Mary Wallingford awarded grant

Learn more about the AHA grant
Dr. Bianchi, Dr. Maron and Dr. Norwitz at Working Wonders 2019

MIRI honored at fundraiser

Learn more about Working Wonders
Laura Arvidson-Guzman, MD

Caring for children with complex medical conditions

Read how we plan for you and your child
An older woman looking into a mirror at her face and gray hair.

Are you stressed? Look at your hair and skin

Learn more from Dr. Clarissa Yang
An image of a heart.

Stress: Getting to the heart of the matter

Learn how to manage stress
A young boy upset at school.

Why is your child stressed out and how you can help

Learn how to help your child manage stress
ChenChen Wang is the Director, Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

Non-drug treatment for pain and stress relief

Learn more about how Tai Chi can help
Women on a scale

Hormones, weight loss and stress

Learn how stress can contribute to weight gain
A man leaning on his desk, stressed.

Do you feel stressed at work?

Read these tweaks to help release stress at work
Woman speaking to a physician about pregnancy

Starting a family

Learn what Dr. Evans suggests before trying to become pregnant

New grant gives gift of English language, career opportunities to Tufts Medical Center

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A group of teenagers drinking at a social event.

Drug and alcohol awareness for teens

Learn about drug and alcohol facts to talk to your teen about
Dad taking his son's temperature in bed

Is over-the-counter cold medicine safe for kids?

Find out here

Test

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A family eating

5 ways to cultivate gratitude in your children this Thanksgiving

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A patient being helped into a CT scan by a female doctor.

9 things to know about lung cancer screening

Learn more about scans for lung cancer
Lung nodule

A lung cancer screening that could save a smoker's life

Learn more about this screening

Guidelines on Effective Discipline

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Orange pumpkin trick or treat buckets

Safe trick-or-treating

Quick tips for keeping your child safe on Halloween
Cups for Kids

Cumberland Farms Raises More Than $85,000 for Floating Hospital for Children

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Flu shot or nasal spray for children?

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Pictured here is Um'ari Seney, Kyan Thornton's son.

Five ways to keep your family active this fall

Read about fun and healthy family activities here
A person giving a check to another individual

New cashless co-pay policy as of Nov. 1

Learn more about our accepted payments
Woman who has fallen

Falls are preventable

Learn how you can help seniors prevent falls
Team Tufts MC

Tufts Medical Center to field Boston Marathon charity team for sixth straight year in 2019

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Group of all MIRI researchers

MIRI researchers on the road

Learn about the MIRI researchers on the road
A drawing of a map for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Drive sober or get pulled over

Learn some facts about driving under the influence
Lester Leung, MD, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center; Director, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program

Tufts MC certified as an advanced comprehensive stroke center

Learn more about this accreditation
Patient with an inhaler

Personalized treatments for severe asthma

Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for severe asthma
Pregnant woman using an inhaler

Breathing for two

Learn how to help your breathing while pregnant
Doctor listing to a young patient's lungs

Chronic cough: when to seek help

See what could be causing your cough and what you should do about it
Lung nodule

Lung nodules: What they are and why finding them early can save your life

Learn more to determine if you should schedule a lung screening.
Couple sleeping

New therapy for sleep apnea: implant keeps breathing steady while you sleep

Learn how this device can stop you from snoring
Doctor giving a vaccine

The 411 on pneumonia vaccine

Learn about who needs a pneumonia vaccine and when
Ragweed plant

The rub on ragweed

Learn about ragweed and other summertime allergies
Cups for Kids

Throughout August Five Cents from Every Iced Coffee Purchased at Cumberland Farms will Support Floating Hospital

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Thermometer

What is heat stress?

Read tips on how to stay safe in the summer heat
Woman drinking a waterbottle

Preventing Heat Stress: Know the Signs

See what Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, Injury Prevention Coordinator says to look for as signs of heat stress.
Young girl holding her hand up to block the sun

Summer safety tips: Heat stroke

Learn the signs and how to treat heat stroke
Rodman Ride for Kids

Apply to join Floating Hospital for Children in the 28th annual Rodman Ride for Kids

Apply Now
Four cups of different color Jell-O

Why is Jell-O served in hospitals?

Learn about the history of Jell-O at Tufts MC and hospitals all over!
Mother and son reading.

Parent-child interaction therapy for treatment of depression

Learn how this form of therapy can help children as young as 3 years old
Terry Fogarew, RN with Infusion Center patient Nurys Diaz.

Some women with breast cancer may not need chemotherapy.

Learn about this groundbreaking study
An older woman smiling in Boston, MA.

Ever wish you could turn back the clock on your complexion? Our Laser and Cosmetic Clinic is your skin's best friend.

Learn more about our clinic
Asian woman breathing in fresh air

Test your breathing knowledge

Take our quiz
A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Looking for a pediatrician?

Search for a pediatrician at Floating Hospital
A baby born at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Test your pregnancy knowledge

Take our quiz to see how much you know about pregnancy
Woman in bed at Tufts Medical Center with her newborn baby

Tour of Labor and Delivery

View photos
OB physician and staff members talking in hallway. Physician is Laura Baecher-Lind, MD. In purple top, Rejeanne Keeley, Medical Assistant.

6 questions to ask when choosing an obstetrician

Read them here
A woman looking out into the sea.

Anxiety + depression in pregnancy

What you need to know
A woman running.

Exercise during pregnancy

Learn about how exercise can benefit you and your baby
Blue test tubes with one orange tube

Medical advances in genetic testing

Learn more about testing
Woman speaking to a physician about pregnancy

It’s your time, baby: How to plan ahead for pregnancy

Learn about picking a great physician
Pregnant woman with her hands in the shape of a heart over her pregnant belly

Pregnant after age 35

Read the risks and rewards of pregnancy
Woman using her phone as tool to plan for pregnancy

Timing is everything

Learn about the best time to get pregnant

IPS Coordinator: Roosevelt Auguste

Learn more about Roosevelt
Two female adolescents vaping

'Juuling' and E-cigarettes

Learn more about the harms of smoking e-cigarettes
Keto Diet

Keto Diet: Is burning fat for energy healthy?

What is the Keto diet? Is it right for you?
Dr. Mary Wallingford is a principal researcher at Tufts MC

A third principal investigator joins MIRI

Learn more about Dr. Wallingford's research
Kate Skeels is a nurse practitioner

Kate Skeels answers the question "What is a Stroke?"

Learn more about recognizing the signs of stroke
Dr. Parsons and Program Manager, Rachel, share advocacy tools at Cancer Con 2018.

Providing AYAs with tools for self-advocacy

Read about them here
Dr. Rachel Buchsbaum

Dr. Rachel Buchsbaum named the Dr. Jane F. Desforges Chair in Hematology/Oncology

Learn about the honor
Bikers on a Tour of Boston

Staying active this summer in Boston

Learn more about healthy summer activities in Boston
Woman listing to audio

Yanny or Laurel?

Learn more about the debate
An image of a laser surgery.

A new approach: Treating seizures with lasers

Learn about this new approach for seizures
The back cover to the AYA 5 year report.

AYA Program Recap: Our first 5 years!

See how far we've come
Kate Skeels is a nurse practitioner

Meet Kate Skeels

Learn about our Stroke Advanced Practice Nurse
Dandelion

Asthma and allergies

Read about spring allergies and asthma
Dr. Oscar Soto is the Director of the Neuromuscular Division at Tufts Medical Center

Dr. Soto tells us more about ALS

Learn what causes ALS, who is at risk and if it is treatable
Dr. Scott Schroeder

Q&A: Cystic Fibrosis with Dr. Scott Schroeder

Learn about cystic fibrosis in children
Dr. Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, PhD is a Principal Investigator in the Mother Infant Research Institute

A new principal investigator

Learn more about her research
Patrick Catalano is joining the MIRI team

Patrick Catalano joins MIRI

Learn about Dr. Catalano
Group of hands holding a silver ribbon with a blood drop on it.

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
Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq.

Bentley President, Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq. to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center

Read More
Group of individuals with their hands together

March for Our Lives : Dr. Wagner shares a message with employees

Read Dr. Wagner's message
Two kids playing inside during a snow day in Boston.

Snowed in with the kids at home? 11 activities for when you're stuck inside.

Browse for ideas
A patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Esophageal cancer: Rare, rising and deadly

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IBD: New treatment options

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A woman eating an apple.

Sugar in Disguise: Cutting back on sugar is a way to eat healthier, but it's in these 8 foods you wouldn't expect.

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A drawing of a broccoli stalk for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Sustainability and food: What's the deal?

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A drawing of silverware for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Food bank donations: What are the best items to donate?

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Snow at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA.

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
Almonds in a woman's hand

5 "super foods" that won't break the bank. Tips from dietitians at Tufts.

View the "super foods"
Tufts MC was awarded the Blue Cross Distinction center for bariatric surgery and maternity services

Bariatric Surgery and Maternity Services recognized as Blue Cross Distinction Centers.

Read about our blue distinction centers
Lee Cooper and his wife before his heart surgery.

Lee Cooper: A thankful heart

Read how CPR helped save Lee Cooper's life
Pile of raspberries

Eating right for healthy aging

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A drawing of a person running for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

What to expect at your first gynecology appointment

Read about why comfort with your physician is key
A drawing of a woman for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Matters of the heart: the gender difference

Read how the risk of heart disease differs for men and women
Pucks & Paddles

First Annual Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub's Pucks and Paddles to Benefit Floating Hospital for Children

Read More
Cam and Paulina Neely with Dr. Joel Weinstock at the opening of the Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health

The Marlene Neely Center for Digestive Health opens

Read how this new center will enhance clinical care and the patient experience
Two red mittens holding a cup of hot chocolate

Winter Storm 2018

Read about our continuing care
Robert Mahoney was seriously injured after falling on the tracks in Boston

After falling on the train tracks, Robert Mahoney's will to live persevered

Learn how the SICU and Trauma staff saved Robert Mahoney
Nurse Kate Lannon with a rescue dog she met while volunteering in Texas

Lending a hand in the Lone Star state

Read how Kate and others helped in Texas
Cups for Kids

Cumberland Farms Raises More Than $83K for Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center

Read More
An alert symbol (triangle with exclamation).

Commuter alert: MBTA replacing elevators at Tufts Medical Center Station

Get the latest updates
Dr. Colditz to speak at Tufts MC's 4th Annual Lecture

The AYA Program presents their 4th Annual Lecture Speaker: Dr. Graham Colditz

Read more about Dr. Colditz, a public health expert and epidemiologist.

Q&A with Dr. Alex Ng

Read More
Medumo Logo

Tufts MC Gastroenterology has partnered with Medumo to improve their patients' colonoscopy experience.

Learn what our partnership means for patients
Team Tufts MC

Tufts Medical Center to field Boston Marathon charity team for fifth straight year in 2018

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Team Tufts MC

Support Team Tufts MC in the 2018 Boston Marathon!

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Dr. Amanda Vest

The Beat Goes On: Identifying, Treating and Preventing Heart Failure

Read about symptoms of heart failure
Dr. Gordon Huggins

Genetics and Heart Disease

Do you have genetic risk factors?
Dr. Chatterjee with patient

Dr. Chatterjee proves two surgeries may not be better than one

Watch Dr. Chatterjee and Pat fight breast cancer
News graphic

Recent studies show increases in colon cancer in young adults.

Read the Q&A with Dr. Yoo
Mako technology is used for robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

WCVB: Robotic arm assists with knee surgery at Tufts Medical Center.

Watch the video
Lisa Salberg, an HCM patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, preserved her heart for research and education after having a heart transplant.

Lisa Salberg's heart preservation experience: "Reunited with my best friend and worst enemy."

Find out more

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
Chef/Nutritionist Lisa Caldwell, Your Kitchen Confidant, on behalf of Tufts Medical Center, shares a healthy bone recipe.

Recipe for Healthy Bones: Dijon Tarragon Salmon or Shrimp and Kale Salad

Get the recipe
Dr. Suriya Jeyapalan with patient.

Senator John McCain was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. We asked Dr. Suriya Jeyapalan about this condition and treatment options.

Read about treatments options
A woman with overactive bladder.

FAQs and answers about overactive bladder, which causes frequent urination and possible leakage.

Learn more about overactive bladder
Tufts Medical Center's Trauma Prevention Team aims to decrease distracted biking.

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
A drawing of a care team member for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Tufts MC hosts regional neurosurgery boot camp for interns, leaders impart fundamental skills.

Learn about the training
Kaley Jenny, intern in the Mother Infant Research Institute (MIRI) at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has a connection to the research, but also to Floating Hospital.

MIRI intern connects professionally and personally to Tufts MC and Floating Hospital.

Learn more about what drew her here
Gamma Knife Perfexion at Tufts Medical Center

Gamma Knife 101: Learn about this innovative technology, used to treat brain and facial conditions without an incision.

Learn about the Gamma Knife
A drawing of health care for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Tufts MC offers Medical Assistants a ladder to step up their careers.

Read how this could help you
Team Tufts MC for the Falmouth Road Race

Support our Team Tufts MC Runners in the New Balance Falmouth Road Race!

Donate Now
Team Tufts MC for the Falmouth Road Race

Run the 2018 Falmouth Road Race with Team Tufts MC

Apply Now
A drawing of gastro for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Floating Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Emilia Shin, MD.

Get to know Dr. Shin
John Sargent, MD, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, weighs in on 13 Reasons Why's portrayal of teen suicide.

Netflix Series Raises Awareness, Concerns about Teen Suicide

Read what our doctors have to say
Timothy McAlindon, MD, Chief of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center, has dedicated his research to identifying new therapies for knee OA.

A degenerative, age-related condition of the joints

Learn about osteoarthritis
Michael House, MD of Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

MIRI Researcher Dr. Michael House receives four-year NIH research grant.

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Discover the impact of too much screen time from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?

Learn about the impact of screen time on kids
A drawing of a doctor and another doctor working together for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Quick thinking and true teamwork save a Brockton man’s life.

Read about this collaborative effort
Learn the early signs of anxiety and what can parents do from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Worried About Your Child’s Worrying: Coping with Anxiety Disorders in Children

Discover the early signs of anxiety
Find out how to prevent serious injury from items in your home from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Is Hidden Poison In Your Home Putting Your Child At Risk?

Learn how to prevent serious injury
Headaches in kids

Kids & Headaches: Sorting Through the Pain

Discover the common causes of child headaches today
Sammie Galetteis a member of the WRITERS Program at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Pediatric hematology/oncology patients turn their stories into published books.

Meet the smallest author at Floating Hospital for Children
A drawing of two doctors collaborating together for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

National Patient Safety Foundation issues call to action: Patient safety requires a coordinated public health response.

Read more about patient safety
Child Life Services is a special program at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

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
An image of a heart.

A perfect score: Heart Transplant Program recognized by Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients for exceptional outcomes.

Read about our Heart Transplant Program
Tufts Medical Center CEO Dr. Michael Wagner and Captain Gina Wakelin, Professional Development Director of the Emergency Department.

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
Snow at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA.

Tufts MC and Floating Hospital will return to normal operations on Wednesday, March 15th. All clinics will be seeing patients as usual.

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HCM Summit VI is the three-day definitive scientific meeting on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy provided by Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Hear from renowned faculty on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at the HCM Summit VI, October 27-29 in Boston.

Learn more and register
One of the most recognizable and iconic images of the early era of pediatric medicine in Boston is the 1914 photo of an unidentified young boy aboard the Floating Hospital for Children ship.

Have You Seen This Child?

Help us identify this child
Father, son Cardiovascular Specialists, Barry and Martin Maron, spread the word that HCM is now a manageable disease at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

The father-son duo that’s changing a cardiac narrative.

Read more about this duo
Gatorade now provided to some pre-surgical patients at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA to counter thirst complaint.

Surgery that’s satisfying: Giving certain patients Gatorade before their surgery increased patient satisfaction. Here’s why.

Learn more about using Gatorade in hospitals
An illustration of a hat and snowflakes. Keep warm!

Our clinics are open on 2/14/17 and we will be seeing patients as usual. Please make plans for safe travel!

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A football and goal post, celebrating the super bowl win of the New England Patriots.

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.

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

A message from Tufts MC CEO, Michael Wagner, MD: Commitment to Our Diverse Community

Read the CEO's message
A drawing of a hamburger for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Experts in the Weight and Wellness Center share 5 tips for making healthier burgers at home.

Learn how to make healthier burgers
Jesse Winer, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Floating Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Jesse Winer, MD.

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A drawing of a kidney donation for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq.

Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron to Receive Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership at 2017 Working Wonders Event

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Tufts Medical Center OB/GYN resident Joanna Bedell, MD has two sisters – the three of them identical triplets – who are all in OB/GYN residencies.

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
Patient Ava Barbadora was put at ease by the care team in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Superior care in Pediatric Emergency Department leads young girl to give back.

Read more about our pediatric emergency room
Matthew Mostofi, MD is an emergency physician at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Matt Mostofi shares tips on how to avoid cold-related illness or injury this winter.

Avoid cold-related illness or injury
A drawing of a revolving door for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Tremont Street Garage Restriction on 12/14/2016 from 5:30-7:30pm.

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David Feldman received an emergency cardiac procedure at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after suffering from a massive heart attack.

Boston police officer comes to the rescue of a man suffering from a heart attack.

Read about how Tufts MC was able to help
Errol Norwitz, MD, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A new course of study, a new skill set: Errol Norwitz, MD

Meet Dr. Norwitz
Michelle Cahill and four members of her family smiling together.

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

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
A drawing of a flu shot for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

It's flu season. What should you expect this year?

Learn what to expect
A drawing of an employee wearing a mask for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Who is at high risk for flu complications?

Learn who is at risk
Gregory Wong (center) returned to the ED and thanked the people who saved his life. From L to R: ED Clinical Nursing Leader Sandy Gibbons, RN; ED Nurse Megan Esch, RN; Wong; Emergency Physician Nadine Youssef, MD; Registration Team Leader Bernice Soohoo.

Working Together: How to Save a Life

Read Gregory Wong's story
Timothy McAlindon, MD is the Rheumatologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Working Together: In Search of the Keys to Treating Creaky Knees

Read about a doctor's search to treat creaky knees
Dr. Leung is the Director of the Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Working Together: New Program a Stroke of Genius for Young Adults

Read about Dr. Leung
Cups for Kids

Cool off this August with an iced coffee from Cumberland Farms and support Floating Hospital for Children

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Martin Maron, MD is the Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Working Together: This Team Has Your Best Interest at Heart

Read about heart care
Dr. Lynne Karlson, MD shares new thoughts on lice

Nit Picking: New Thoughts on Lice.

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Andrew Scott, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA.

Breathe Easy: Learn about Floating Hospital’s unique approach to airway reconstruction.

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A drawing of a cancer ribbon for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Boston Magazine: Colorectal Cancer on the Rise. What Dr. Lilian Chen recommends to prevent, diagnose & treat the disease.

Read the interview with Dr. Chen
A drawing of a woman for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
A drawing of a pacifier for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
A drawing of neurosurgery for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Boston Magazine: Stroke - Not Just for 55+: How Dr. Lester Y. Leung says we can help young adults move forward.

Boston Magazine shares information about stroke in young adults
A drawing of diabetes for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
A drawing of a care team member for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
Julian Wu, MD, a neurosurgeon at Tufts MC.

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
A drawing of joint health for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
A drawing of a parent and their child for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
An image of a baby in the womb that is being used to depict prenatal DNA testing.

In rare instances, tests have shown signs of DNA imbalance caused by undiagnosed cancer in the mother.

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Learn about the new CPR guidelines from cardiologists at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

How to Save a Life: A look at the recently revised CPR guidelines.

Review CPR guidelines
Tufts MC Primary Care Boston physician, Dr. Dineli Ahearn and her patient, Alicia.

Ask a Patient: No stopping this team.

Ask a patient
Cardiologists at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA battle the causes of sudden cardiac death.

Heart stopping: Cardiologists at Tufts MC battle the causes of sudden cardiac death.

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The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care has had a profound impact on the delivery of cancer cancer at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

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 an Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Pedram Hamrah, MD, FACS is shedding new light on the cornea, the transparent layer in the front of the eye.

Read about our eyes
Sisters Ina Butler and Claudette Fenton have worked 72 years combined at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Strong family ties run deep throughout Tufts MC. Here's one family legacy story.

Read about two sisters history at Tufts MC
Shelly Sepulveda, RN is the Professional Development Director in the Tufts Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Boston, MA.

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 Medical Center in Boston, MA is dedicated to preventing patient lift injuries.

The Safe Patient Handling Team at Tufts MC is dedicated to preventing patient lift injuries.

Read how we prevent patient lift injuries
The Toughlings remind Floating Hospital for Children patients in Boston, MA, "You Don't Have to Be Big to Be Strong."

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
Frederick Chen, MD is the chief of the division of Cardiac Surgery and director of the Cardiac Surgery Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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.

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Tufts Medical Center's Trauma Prevention Team aims to decrease distracted biking.

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
Daniel Weiner, MD is a Nephrologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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®
Lynne Karlson, MD in medical records in General Pediatrics at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Kids and Daylight Savings: Lynne Karlson, MD provides tips for helping kids adjust to daylight saving time.

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The new Hybrid OR at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Matters of the Heart

Read about our cardiovascular care
Khalid H. Ismail, MD is the Director, Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Take 5: Sleep Apnea Tips for dealing with this potentially serious condition.

Learn how to deal with sleep apnea
A scientific image of a heart.

A Hole in His Heart: His life saved at Tufts MC, a Boston man gives back.

Read Jack Creahan's story
Team Tufts MC

Support our Team Tufts MC Runners in this year's Boston Marathon!

Donate Now

Botox for Incontinence

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Is it Time for a Knee or Hip Replacement?

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Lyme Facts

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PET and CT services at Tufts Medical Center

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An Innovator at Heart

Read about cutting edge care for cardiac patients

Dr Homer

Read Dr. Homer and breast imaging

Floating Hospital Campaign

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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.

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ED Officer Paul Vedrani, CPO has served as a Public Safety Officer at Tufts MC for 24 years.

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
Woman standing outside in the early morning

How botox is helping many of her overactive bladder patients live symptom-free

Learn more about the uses of botox
Cumberland Farms Check Presentation - Cause Marketing

Cumberland Farms and Walgreens partner with Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children.

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Pratt Diagnostic Center at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
Child Protection Program at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Ellen Zane and Thomas Shields at Working Wonders 2013.

Remembering Thomas F. Shields

A working wonder: Thomas Shields
An older woman smiling in Boston, MA.

Danielle Roncari, MD leads the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program at Tufts MC

Read more about this program
Outside Tufts MC and Floating Hospital in Boston.

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
Ambulatory Contact Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New Ambulatory Contact Center opens to improve patient communication.

Read about the new contact center
John Gaitanis, MD is the Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

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
The Pediatric BMT Unit at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

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
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Hu advances new therapy for ALS patients

Read about how Tufts MC joined the ALS fight
A neurosurgeon during a complex procedure at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

It's not (always) brain surgery: Dr. Adel Malek's research into brain aneurysm rupture risk.

Read about Dr. Malek's research
A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Pediatric Rheumatology at Floating Hospital: Excellent care, fast and convenient access.

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A baby in the NICU at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Twins with different birthdays and different zodiac signs born in different seasons

Read more about the twins delivered 24 days apart
A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

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.

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Tufts Medical Center is first and only Boston hospital to acquire “Gold Standard” stereotactic radiosurgery device.

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Eloise Chapman-Davis, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist at Tufts Medical Center.

A committment to empower the patient: Gynecologic Oncology encourages patients to be active in their care.

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Tufts Medical Center researchers participate in global health research projects all over the world.

Tackling global health problems: Tufts MC researchers receive Gates Foundation grants.

Gates Foundation grant to help tackle global health problems
Three sisters have spent over 102 years combined working for Tuts Medical Center in Boston.

Stand by me: More than a century of loyal dedication.

Read about their 102 years at Tufts MC
Dr. Andrew Levey receives the 2013 Scribner Award from the American Society of Nephrology.

Revolutionizing the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.

Read about their diagnosis procedure
Matthew Mostofi, MD is an emergency physician at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Top 5 signs you should go to the ER

Learn the signs
A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Fetal MRI research may lead to prenatal treatment for Down syndrome.

Prenatal treament for Down syndrome
A survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombings who was treated at Tufts Medical Center prepares to run again.

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
A doctor and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Interpreter Services: Found in Translation.

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Image of fetus.

New blood gas program improves patient safety on NICU transports.

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Research equipment at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New pharmacy program engages pharmacy technicians in patient care.

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Paul Summergrad, MD, Chairman of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Chief of Psychiatry Paul Summergrad, MD supports equal eoverage for mental health patients

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Cam Neely

The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care's 20 years of support is priceless to Tufts Medical Center.

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Community Fundraising Events

Community Fundraising Events

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Shawn Thornton Foundation supports Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Shawn Thornton Foundation gives Floating Hospital for Children $15,000

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: Digital Federal Credit Union’s charitable arm, DCU for Kids, has supported Harbor Walk & Run since 2011.

DCU for Kids partnership benefits patients and families

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William L Saltonstall Society

Inaugural William L Saltonstall Society Event Held

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Ophthalmology research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The eyes have it: The latest evidence supporting AMD and DME treatments.

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AYA Clinic Sign

Innovative clinic serves young adult cancer survivors.

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Debbie Dozier, RN a nurse in the Division of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A selfless gift makes two lives whole

Read about how a nurse went above and beyond for a patient
Saul Weingart, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Saul Weingart, MD: A national safety leader joins the executive team at Tufts Medical Center.

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A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Floating Hospital expands the number of its pediatric clinical trials.

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The outside of the Floating Hospital for Children main building.

Pediatric Psychiatry: Resources for children with mental and behavioral health issues.

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A baby in the NICU at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New research provides hope for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Read how newborns with addictions are being helped
About the Clouds helps a Floating Hospital for Children patient soar.

Above the Clouds brings Floating Hospital patients for a "joy" ride.

Read about their flight
A developmental-behavioral pediatrician and her patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Children with Special Needs researchers get important funding.

Read about funding given for special needs research
A new mom and her baby after returning home from delivering at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Erica Lafond's story: Picture perfect diagnosis.

Read Erica's story
The new Hybrid OR at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Our Hybrid Operating Room offers advanced equipment for cardiovascular procedures

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Doctors in the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Vascular Surgery: The Tufts Medical Center difference.

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An x-ray of a Tufts Medical Center patient's knee.

Orthopedic trauma team helps Boston Marathon bombing patient get back on her feet.

Read how the orthopedic trauma team stepped in
Tufts Medical Center patients from the Boston marathon bombing.

Tufts MC staff go to heroic lengths during Boston Marathon Bombing

Read how Tufts MC did their part
Floating Hospital for Children patients playing at the Chinatown YMCA.

Giving your teenager support for healthy decision making.

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Barry Fanberg, MD is a pulmonologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A 50-year record and going strong: Dr. Barry Fanburg leads the way in pulmonary care and research.

Read about Dr. Barry Fanberg
Deeb Salem, MD, Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Bringing telemedicine to the workplace.

Read about what Dr. Deeb Salem is doing at Tufts MC
EMS personnel at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

FEDS program provides life-changing assistance to those who need it most.

Learn more about the FEDS program
Jeffrey Kuvin, MD and Martin Maron, MD discuss heart care at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Training the next generation of cardiologists in heart failure telemonitoring

Training the next generation
The outside of the Floating Hospital for Children main building.

Pedatric Audiologist’s help leads to misdiagnosed boy’s first words.

Read about audiology at Tufts MC
A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Team IMPACT brings college athletes and pediatric patients together

Read about Team IMPACT
Kids playing in the park.

Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center: 2013

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Ronald Lechan, MD, Chief of Endocrinology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Program combines experts from various disciplines

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A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center’s ORBIT Office brings research to the marketplace

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Tanaz Frezandi, MD is a urogynecologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Comprehensive treatment options for pelvic floor disorders

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A patient of the HIPEC procedure at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Joseph's Story: HIPEC and appendiceal cancer

Read about Joseph's treatment plan
Adam Scott, MD and his patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Mandibular distraction: Giving newborns with micrognathia a new lease on a normal life.

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Mary Jo Brown inspires smiling legacy at Floating Hospital.

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Anastassios Pittas, MD an endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Researching link between vitamin D and diabetes

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A nurse and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Quality is a measure of how much we care

Read how doctors and nurses work together
Andrew Levey, MD, Chief of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Chronic Kidney Disease Q&A

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A nurse and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The Michael Neely Neuroscience Center: Advanced care in a healing environment

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A pediatric hematology/oncology patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

A new leader and new energy for the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant program

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Patients of Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Ear, Nose and Throat Q&A from doctors at Floating Hospital for Children

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Dan Hale, MD leads family-centered rounds at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Family-centered rounds: Partnering, learning from parents and patients

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The outside of the Floating Hospital for Children main building.

Floating Hospital's Pediatric Trauma Center earns Level 1 status

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Trainees at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Floating Hospital’s residency program sees surge in applicants

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Diana Bianchi, MD is a world-renowned researcher in maternal-fetal medicine at Tufts Medical Center.

New leadership, including Dr. Diana Bianchi (pictured) makes Floating Hospital’s research “nimbler and more focused.”

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A pediatric hematology/oncology patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Personalized cancer therapy for children a reality at Floating Hospital

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Thoracic Surgeons at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

New clinics bring faster evaluation and better care to thoracic cancer patients

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Guo-fu Hu, PhD, MORI Prinicipal Investigator at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Pfizer accepts Tufts Medical Center researcher’s proposal for development

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The Cuts for a Cause event with the Boston Bruins raises money for Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Cuts for a Cause supports Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Philanthropy works to help ensure healthy births at Tufts Medical Center

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A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A new wave of physician-scientists discover new research.

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The pediatric catheterization lab at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Suite: Repairing hearts with the latest technology.

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A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Pediatric Neurology: More services to assist more children

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic: A multidisciplinary resource to smile about.

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A patient of Floating Hospital for Children playing in the park in Boston.

Tufts Medical Center nutritionist offers healthy eating tips

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Andrew Levey, MD, Chief of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Andrew S. Levey honored by National Kidney Foundation.

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A pediatric otolaryngologist examines a patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

How we’re improving health in Dorchester and Chinatown

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ChenChen Wang, PhD, a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Bringing knee osteoarthritis research into clinical practice.

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A patient of Floating Hospital for Children playing in the park in Boston.

Head injuries Q&A with Tufts Medical Center experts

Learn more from our experts
Andrew Levey, MD, Ronald Perrone, MD and Richard Rohrer, MD celebrate 40 years of transplant surgery at Tufts Medical Center.

Kidney Transplantation: A pioneering program now 40 years strong.

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Floating Hospital for Children patients playing at the Chinatown YMCA.

Understanding pediatric concussions and their effects with Carl Heilman, MD

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Blunt chest trauma in youth sports can cause sudden death

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A pediatric patient and his mom in the Neely House at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Hematology/Oncology Clinic comforts the whole family

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Pediatric surgery at Floating Hospital: A cut above

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Sabrina Craigo, MD and two of her patients at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Specialists at Tufts MC provide care to mothers and babies at high-risk.

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Richard Siegel, MD is an endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Diabetes management – prevention and lifestyle changes Q&A

Learn more about type 2 diabetes
An orthopaedic surgeon preparing his patient for surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Improving patient education before joint surgery.

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Quality + Safety initiatives at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A profile of one of our amazing donors: Ruth Bramson

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A neurosurgeon during a complex procedure at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Nationally recognized doctors save stroke patient

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A baby in the NICU at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Remarkable care at Floating Hospital’s NICU

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Stephen Pauker, MD a clinical decision making specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Physicians author book on clinical reasoning

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The outside of the Tufts Medical Center main building.

Tufts MC has one of the best equipped Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories in the region.

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A pediatric orthopedist and his patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Pediatric Orthopaedics at Floating Hospital: Big resources for the littlest of patients

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

Tufts Medical Center doctors host free hepatitis C screening.

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Nicholas Hill, MD a pulmonologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Nicholas Hill, MD is honored with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Award of Excellence.

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Patients of Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Floating Hospital provides specialized care for kids at risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

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A doctor and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Screenings for nasopharyngeal cancer.

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Al Charest, MSc, PhD, a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Powerful new tools advance treatments for glioblastoma.

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Thinking About Having a Baby? Talk to the doctors at Tufts Medical Center.

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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
Colon cancer graphic

Colorectal Cancer: The Facts

Learn about the risks and symptoms of colorectal cancer
Bill Lytton was attacked by a shark but saved at Tufts MC.

Man 1 Shark 0

Read about the shark attack victim
Emory Petrack, MD, Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Floating Hospital pictured.

Takes a close look at pediatric concussions

Learn more about pediatric concussions
Chief, Internal Medicine and Primary Care and Attending Physician Deborah Blazey-Martin, MD, MPH.

Easy access to emergency and primary care services

Receive care at night or on weekends
An orthopaedic surgeon preparing his patient for surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Stretch and strengthen: Tips from Dr. Chris Geary about getting your body ready for winter.

Prepare for winter
Emma Paven, daughter of a Tufts MC employee.

Practicing basic safety in the summertime

Learn about pool, sun and bike safety
Laura Grubb, MD, MPH, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Adolescent Medicine Specialist Laura Grubb, MD, MPH provides insight on how to talk about sex with your kids.

Consult a specialist
Anthony Rodrigues, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Use Your Head: Spot the signs of concussion.

Know the signs
Patient with his father's hand on his back

Worried About Your Child's Worrying

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Donor

Donors pledge $100,000 to create Beals Goodfellow Fund for cardiac research

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In memory

A fund created in memory of Mary Jo Brown

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Donor

From One Family to Another: Grateful Family Gives Back to Tufts MC "Family"

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Ace Bailey Children's Foundation.

Ace Bailey Children's Foundation

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A child participant of the Center for Youth Wellness program at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

The Bingham Trust makes six–figure grant to continue the fight against childhood obesity

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Ace Bailey Children's Foundation.

Ace Bailey's Legacy Endures

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Grace Fey and Ellen Zane

An Investment for the Future

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Avon Foundation.

Avon Foundation supports Tufts Medical Center's Patient Navigation Program

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A developmental-behavioral pediatrician and her patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

The Visionary Power of Philanthropy: Philanthropist’s gift spurs grant from Attorney General

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The Cuts for a Cause event with the Boston Bruins raises money for Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

A Cut Above the Rest

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Anastassios Pittas, MD, MS is the Co-Director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Full Circle: The Friedman Foundation will fuel new discoveries in diabetes for decades to come.

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Medflight

It takes a village

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Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center

Working Wonders for Tufts Medical Center 2014

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Bullowa Check Presentation - Planned Giving

The Beauty of Planned Giving

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Donaldson Grant

The Tufts Cancer Center improves quality patient care with a grant from the Oliver S. & Jennie R. Donaldson Trust.

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Healing Garden Dedication 2014

The Healing Garden at Floating Hospital for Children opens as a result of the generosity of country music partner Country 102.5 WKLB.

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Hearst Foundations Grant

Tufts Medical Center Awarded Coveted Hearst Foundations Grant

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Young Girl Gives Back to Other Patients

Young Girl Gives Back to Other Patients at Floating Hospital

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Abiomed, Inc.

Abiomed, Inc. Donates $1M to Cardiovascular Center for Research Innovation (CVCRI) at Tufts Medical Center

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Courtney Martin - Why I Run

Courtney Martin ran because Tufts MC saved her life.

Why will you run?
Nikki Mehta, MD runs the 2018 Boston Marathon

Nikki Mehta, MD, ran in honor of her pediatric patients.

Why will you run?
Skyler Stewart - Why I Run

Skyler Stewart ran because of the lifesaving care her father received at Tufts MC

Why will you run?

Timely Tip: Sun Protection Facts

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Michael Kelly, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston and a Principal Investigator at Children's Oncology Group.

Neuroblastoma patients at Floating Hospital get access to promising experimental drug.

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Pediatric neurologists at Floating Hospital in Boston, MA explain why headache hygiene is important.

Kids and Headaches: How to help turn them off.

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Stuart Braun, MD, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Floating Hospital for Children surgically implanted a metal rod in a patient’s back to straighten his spine.

A Magical Scoliosis Treatment for a Super Kid: Magnetic rods offer fewer surgeries and a straighter spine.

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Group of individuals with their hands together

Chronic Disease Management

Learn more about how Dr. Bodapati helps patients with chronic diseases
Margaret Gallagher McDonagh True Blue winner

Margaret McDonagh Gallagher's story

Read more about Margaret
Runner tying their shoe

Tips to recover from muscle fatigue

Learn more about how to recover after a workout
An illustration depicting a woman and her urogynecologist high-fiving.

The 5 most common treatment options for stress incontinence.

Read how to treat stress incontinence
Albert and his grandson Sean

An unforgettable heart

Learn about the first heart transplant recipient at Tufts MC
Asian girl with a backpack on

Backpack Safety: How parents can help prevent back pain

Find out how to pick the proper backpack
Diego Illanes, MD, Chief of Urogynecology

Urinary Incontinence

Learn more about bladder health
Chin Get with his nurse.

A short ride home, a long-lasting impact

Read how Shannon went above and beyond for Chin
Diego Illanes, MD, Chief of Urogynecology

Dr. Illanes joins Urogynecology team

Learn about Dr. Diego Illanes
A graphic of a colorful brain

Epilepsy Awareness

Learn about the causes and signs of epilepsy
A brain illustration

Pediatric Epilepsy Q&A with Dr. Gaitanis and Dr. Winer

Learn about our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
A physician holding a green ribbon for Glaucoma

About Glaucoma

Learn about symptoms and prevention
A scientific image of a heart.

Spotlight on heart disease

Learn how to stay heart healthy
A detailed map of the body using the London subway map

The human body? There's a map for that

View the detailed map of the body
A woman holding her knee in pain

Keeping a leg up on knee ailments

Learn more about knee pain and its different causes
Blue test tubes with one orange tube

Get the most from your medical tests

Learn more about accurate medical testing
Neurons in the brain

Meet Dr. Kristen Babinski

Learn more about Dr. Babinski
A drawing of cardiology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

A cardiac nurse's role in heart transplants

Learn from Cathy Craig, RN
An illustration highlighting the human liver location in the body

Primary care for your liver

Read how to care for your liver
An x ray of a spine

Spinal anesthesia vs. General anesthesia

Learn about this new spinal surgery technique
A woman holding her chest in pain

Information about the dangers of chronic heartburn

Learn more about the dangers of chronic heartburn
H. Cody Meissner, MD is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Floating Hospital for Children.

About vaccinations

Learn more
Um'ari Seney playing

Take control of your child's allergies by developing an asthma action plan.

Learn how
Illustration of bionic eye surgery

Tufts MC performs a bionic eye implant

Watch Christine's story
A drawing of neurology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

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
A woman holding her chest in pain

The dangers of chronic heartburn

Do you experience any of these symptoms?
Jeff and his new dog Carly

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
How to celebrate the day after halloween without too much candy.

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
A woman holding her knee in pain

Knee pain: When to worry

Find out which symptoms raise a red flag
Dr. Laura Rabideau explains why she became a primary care physician

Meet our newest physician at Primary Care- Wellesley, Dr. Laura Rabideau

Read why Dr. Rabideau became a physician
Dr. Monica Nguyen, an optometrist at the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, answers questions about Ortho-K.

Correct your vision – while you sleep?

Learn about Ortho K
Ruby Millea is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma and has asked for cards for Christmas

Ruby Millea loves to get mail

Read about Ruby's story and others generosity
Daniel Rauch, MD is the chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Dan Rauch, MD shares tips on preparing for a back-to-school bedtime.

Read his advice
Two female adolescents vaping

'Juuling' and E-cigarettes

Learn more about the harms of smoking e-cigarettes
A mother breastfeeding her child in the park

Benefits of breastfeeding

Learn why breastfeeding benefits outweigh the challenges
A medical resident at Tufts Medical Center studying at a restaurant in Chinatown.

Jenny Ruan's story: An educated decision.

Read Jenny's story
Consuelo Donohue, RN is a nurse at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Consuelo Donohue, RN, Tufts MC nurse and mother of active duty servicemen, delivers speech at Veterans Day Ceremony.

Read Consuelo Donohue's remarks
A doctor and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Our researchers are using a grant from the NIH to study the impact of vitamin D on diabetes.

Learn more about our research
An elderly couple holding hands

Aging and sex drive

Learn about getting your libido back
A young female relaxing at home

Destress with the 2:1 technique

Learn a breathing technique to help you destress
A man looking anxious

Curbing anxiety

Learn tips for managing anxiety
Two female adolescents vaping

Dangers of vaping

Learn about the ban and dangers
A plate with a small clock in the middle

Intermittent Fasting- Does it really work?

Learn more about intermittent fasting
Lung nodule

Heavy smoker? Consider lung cancer screening

Learn more about available screenings
Eyeball

Maintaining 20/20

Learn about glaucoma and other eye diseases
A toilet paper roll with the Tufts MC Logo

The scoop on poop

Learn what your poop can tell you about your health
Women on a scale

The 'weight'ing game

Can you avoid gaining weight as you age?
A bowl of vegan friendly food.

Is the vegan diet healthy?

Learn how a vegan diet can be beneficial
A set of hand weights, sneakers and an apple

Weight loss: Fact vs. Fiction

Learn about the weight loss myths and facts
Two red mittens holding a cup of hot chocolate

Winter health hazards

Learn about protecting your family's health
Woman with back pain.

Five things to know about sciatica

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for sciatica
Dr. Weller speaks about spinal stenosis

Aging of the spine: Spinal stenosis

Understanding spinal stenosis and how to get relief
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Back pain may be helped by injections

Learn how to help relieve pain at home
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Tips to relieve back pain at home

Learn how to help relieve pain at home
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Working to prevent back pain at work

Learn tips for preventing pain at work
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Meet our experts

Watch our experts talk about surgical and non surgical options
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Herniated discs: The basics

Learn more about treating herniated discs
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Pain in the neck

Learn about neck pain causes and treatments
Stuart Braun, MD, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics, with 6-year-old patient Rachael Pavidis in Orthopaedics Clinic.

The most common spine disorders in kids

Learn more about scoliosis from Dr. Braun
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How to alleviate back-to-school anxiety

Find solutions for common back-to-school worries
Child Life Services is a special program at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Child Life Program eases anxiety for pediatric surgery patients

Learn more about the program
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What parents should know about food allergies

Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy, Dr. Schroeder, weighs in
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Wedding day generosity

See what this PICU nurse asked for on her wedding day
A baby in a home.

Your guide to baby-proofing

Make your home safe for your baby

Hockey Mom of the Month

Read More
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January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Learn more about thyroid disease
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Positive childhood experiences may factor in adult mental health

Learn more about the research
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Why your kids are stressed out and how to help

Read our Q&A with Dr. Albert John Sargent to find out
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What parents should know about eating disorders in adolescents

See what Dr. Albert John Sargent III, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, says
Shiu Chung Au Headshot

Pediatric Psoriasis: What parents should know

Dr. Au shares his advice
Lisa Capra Headshot

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

What parents need to know
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The Flu: What parents need to know

Common flu questions answered
Alex Marston, MD holding a baby after cleft lip surgery

Faces of Floating: Alexander Marston, MD

Meet Dr. Marston
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Faces of Floating: Allison Butler

Learn more about one of our certified child life specialists
Laura Arvidson-Guzman, MD

Faces of Floating: Laura Arvidson-Guzman, MD

Learn more about the Associate Medical Director of Complex Care
Nina Dadlez, MD

Faces of Floating: Nina Dadlez, MD

Learn more about the Medical Director of Quality
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Faces of Floating: Stanley Lau, MD

Meet Dr. Lau
Little girl running on the grass in the sun

Five things to know about juvenile arthritis

Kids can get arthritis too
A scientific image of a hip.

X-Ray? CT Scan? MRI? The Right Imaging Technique For Your Injury

Find out what's best for you
Jeffrey Zarin, MD and Michael Baratz, MD in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery discuss common causes and treatments for knee pain.

Knee Pain: Common Causes & Treatments

Learn how to lessen the pain
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Injection during spinal fusion

Learn about Tufts MC's unique approach
Cassidy, a Lacrosse player who has been treated at Tufts Medical Center for hand fractures.

Sports injuries: Trends sidelining young athletes

Learn how to prevent them
Chief of Rheumatology Timothy McAlindon, MD has dedicated his research to identifying new therapies for knee osteoarthritis.

Long-term steroid injections

Do they hurt or help knee osteoarthritis patients
Ashley Rogerson, MD, a spine surgery expert at Tufts Medical Center.

Five things to know about sciatica

Learn from Dr. Ashley Rogerson
Michelle Cahill Family

A Stroke of Luck for PFO Patients

Learn about stroke in young adults
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Living life without seizures: The latest in epilepsy treatments.

Learn the latest treatments
Time is Brain

Time is brain: Recognize the signs of a stroke and take action quickly - every minute counts.

Know the signs
Concussion in sports

Heads Up: Know the signs of concussion

Learn the signs
The Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA, helps young adult stroke survivors realize their life goals.

When Stroke Strikes Early In Life

Learn about the SAYA program
Mother and daughter cooking.

Choking hazards in children

Learn how to prevent choking
Find out if a tonsillectomy is right for your child from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

The Current Thinking on Tonsillectomy

Find out if a tonsillectomy is right for your child
Keep your kids safe in and out of vehicles with these tips from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Keeping kids safe in + out of vehicles

Read important safety tips
Hear about an innovative approach to helping children with scoliosis from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

Straight Talk: Magic Rods Fix Spine Curvatures in Kids

Read about an innovative scoliosis treatment
Snow at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, MA.

During the February snowstorms all Tufts MC and Floating Hospital clinics, inpatient units and the ER remain open.

Learn More
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Recipe: Healthy chicken soup.

View the recipe
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Cold vs. Flu - What's the difference?

Do you have a cold or the flu?
Dr. Mark Iafrati

The Painful Truth about PAD

Read about a new treatment
Dr. Ayan Patel

Sounding the Alarm on Women and Heart Disease

Learn more about heart disease
Silhouettes of people watching fireworks

Skyrocket to safety

Firework Safety
Jill Maron, MD conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Developing a novel genetic assay to assess premature infants' readiness to feed orally.

Read more about Dr. Maron's research
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MIRI study finds genes affecting newborn feeding habits

Learn more about the research led by Elizabeth Yen, MD
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Drs. Wallingford and O’Tierney-Ginn awarded new grants

Learn more about their grants
Michael House, MD of Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The unexpected use of silk to prevent preterm delivery.

Learn more about Dr. House's research
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10 foods that support a healthy pregnancy

See the list here
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The benefits of breastfeeding

Read about the benefits of breastfeeding

5 big diet mistakes travelers make

Learn how to stay on track while traveling
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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.
Salmon

5 foods that promote vascular health

Learn more about the top 5 foods
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm survivor

Read Arthur Caputi's story
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Aortic Aneurysms: The silent killers

Learn more about aneurysms
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Could leg pain be PAD?

Learn more about PAD
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How much do you know about vascular health?

Take our quiz
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Thoracic aortic aneurysms: A story of survival

Read Andy Alvarez's story
Varicose veins in the legs

Varicose Veins + Venous Disease

Watch as Dr. Mark Iafrati tells us about venous disease and treatments
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Can Switching to Diet Soda Help You Slim Down?

Learn more about the health impacts of diet soda
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Jumpstart Your Weight Loss

Learn how to start losing weight
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Mindful Eating: There’s an APP for That

Learn about mindful eating
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Weight Loss Procedure Offers A New Treatment Option

Read more about this procedure
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Weight Loss Myths

Debunk the myths
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Keeping your family healthy this winter

Learn how to ward off pesky winter illnesses
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Acne at age 30?

Read why acne occurs after the adolescent years
Married couple Dr. Chatterjee and Dr. Chen are both surgeons at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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