Search Tufts Medicine

With the explosion in novel cancer therapies, cancer outcomes have improved dramatically resulting in a growing population of cancer survivors. Simultaneously, there has been a rise in cardiovascular side effects of these cancer therapies that is limiting quality of life and life expectancy of cancer survivors.

Billerica Memorial High School junior Taylor Gibson works tirelessly to be the best student-athlete she can be for her team.

The faculty and team of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) at Tufts Medical Center regularly present their research in articles published in the world’s most prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Level III trauma center will save valuable time in getting local trauma patients the high-level critical care they need.

The mission of the Tufts Women in Medicine and Science (WiMS) Committee is to promote the professional and personal development of women in medicine and science and to advocate for parity for women at our institution.

Tufts Medical Center neurosurgeons saved Christian's life in Boston after an accident during dangerous game Christian played with his brother, Corey.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is a fast-paced environment with more than 40,000 patients yearly. Open around the clock, our department is responsible for over 40% of all patients admitted to Tufts Medical Center. It’s here that we operate a full-service Emergency Room, Level I Adult Trauma Center, Pediatric Room, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Express Care Center to make it easier for people to get the healthcare they need.

Lee Ann and Nick were among the hundreds seriously injured in what would later be known as the Boston Marathon Bombing.

Our trauma surgeons are superbly trained and equipped, with decades of experience saving lives.

Amy Westgate, at the age of 21, was driving on Superbowl Sunday at 4:45 pm when another driver hit her vehicle head-on.

During these days of the pandemic, hospitals, physician offices and healthcare facilities continue to safely treat patients with non-COVID-19 emergencies and time-sensitive medical needs, especially those with acute and chronic conditions.

Alex Cabrera was leaving school on a sunny day near the end of his eighth-grade year when he was hit by a car. The Waltham native had to be airlifted to Tufts Medical Center and by morning was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.

Tufts Medical Center is recognized with an ‘A’ Rating in the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for meeting the highest patient safety standards.

From icy sidewalks and heavy snow to the latest respiratory virus, winter in New England isn’t always postcard perfect.

After three years as a professional ballerina, Danielle went back to school – medical school.

"We take great pride in our organizational commitment to quality and patient safety," said Diana Richardson, President of Tufts Medical Center.

Tufts Medical Center has been recognized with an ‘A’ rating in the Spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Read stories of patients injured in the bombing who were cared for at Tufts Medical Center, and a story of one of our nurses who was on Boylston St. when the first bomb went off.