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BWFH receives 100 Year Anniversary recognition from AHA
Gift brings technology to bedside to improve care
Now Open! BWFH's Emergency Department Observation Unit
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital makes final preparations for Magnet site visit
Monaghan honored with MPPDA Brendan P. Kelly, MD, Award and Partners HealthCare Primary Care Award for Leadership
I CARE recipient helps locate missing wheelchair for a patient in need
BWFH announces campus expansion plans
BWFH receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award
BWFH receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Brigham and Women's Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center host Walk from Obesity at BWFH to benefit ASMBS Foundation
Lorena Prime's Tips for Time Management: 7 time-saving features in Outlook
BWFH sponsors 2019 MA Run/Walk to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases
BWFH provides new option for breast cancer screening
BWFH welcomes new headache specialist
Pharmacist and nurse win Patient Safety Awards
BWFH hosts career panel for local high school students
BWFH nurse raise funds for Fisher House
BWFH wins Healthcare Advertising Award
BWFH honors its most dedicated employees at Service Awards
Hergrueter receives Sadowsky Award for Excellence
Klein receives Bezanson Patient Safety Award
Department of Psychiatry announces new option for patients with treatment-refractory major depressive disorder
Running for a Cause: BWFH B.A.A. 10K runners support Brigham Health
Annual awards highlight the Department of Nursing
BWFH patient is first in New England enrolled in worldwide knee cartilage study
Boston College nursing students present quality improvement project on 2 South
Department of Radiology installs state-of-the-art nuclear cardiology equipment
Unit Based Councils meet for annual Spring Summit
Baxter Spectrum IQ large-volume pumps go-live tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29
Coming Soon! Baxter Spectrum IQ large-volume pumps
Picky eater in the family? This Family Wellness Month, a BWFH expert offers advice
BWFH nurses present posters at nursing symposium
Service Excellence and Performance Improvement Department welcomes new Patient Family Relations Specialist
Community Health and Wellness Department takes place in Health Kids Day
BWFH Director named Co-Director of Harvard Leadership Program
BWFH hosts "Evening of Inquiry"
What's new in skin cancer prevention?
DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile visits BWFH
Two easy steps to claim your fitness reimbursement
Unveiling our preliminary culture pillars
2019 BWFH Safety Culture Survey now open
New stand-up floor scrubber helps Environmental Services staff work more efficiently
Chief of Psychiatry presents at international conference
Department of Radiology welcomes new MRI Supervisor
BWFH welcomes new women's health surgeon
New portable X-ray technology improves workflow and patient safety
ICU welcomes new Nurse Director
7 North staff nurse receives DAISY Award
Emerging Leaders Committee helps prepare the Italian Home for Children for spring
Food pantry drive benefits local residents
Job Shadow Day gives local students a look into their future
From the ice to the gym, Physical Therapist uses his experience as an athlete to inform his work at BWFH
Dialysis Clinic receives national award for patient care
OR welcomes new Nurse Director
BWFH welcomes new Quality Program Manager
Social Work Supervisor speaks at MOAR Public Policy Dialogue
BWFH again earns five-star rating on Hospital Compare
Alice Bukhman, MD, MPH, assumes role as Director of Clinical Operations for Emergency Medicine
Department of Nursing welcomes new Professional Development Manager
Lorena Prime's Tips for Time Management: How to create more time every day
Daily Safety Huddles prove effective in improving patient safety
Percussion group helps 2 South patients with recovery
Brigham Health leadership supports launch of "TIME'S UP Healthcare"
BWFH pharmacy technicians achieve 100 percent national certification rate
Same-day joint replacement service celebrates major milestone
Daily Safety Huddles get results
Why eat plant-based?
Fall TIPS Tuesdays keep the focus on preventing patient falls
We Care: Recent I CARE winners go above and beyond to make BWFH a great place to work and recieve care
Department of Nursing welcomes new Nursing Supervisor
Brigham and Women's Family Care Associates welcomes new primary care provider
Rehabiliation Services staff present at national conference
Department of Psychiatry welcomes new Occupational Therapy Supervisor
BWFH welcomes new Project Manager for Infection Control and Clinical Compliance
DeSisto named Budget Director
De-Escalation Training 2019: Safety by design
BWFH brings innovative ideas to life with support from BCRISP
BWFH employees honored at 23rd Annual PIE Awards
Magneteers join BWFH's quest toward Magnet Designation
"Island mode/black start" allows BWFH to provide full healthcare services during a natural disaster or long utility outage
Nursing Professional Development welcomes new Program Managers
Department of Nursing hosts continuing education course
Senior Risk Manager named a 2018 Lawyer of the Year
DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile visits BWFH
Psychiatry Department welcomes new providers
Risk Management and Clinical Compliance welcomes new staff
Sadowsky Conference Room renovations complete
Senior Data Analyst hired at BWFH
Men's Health Center expands at BWFH
BWFH teams up with New England Life Care to provide the right care, at the right time, at the right site of care
All standard hospital charges posted online effective January 2018
That's How We Show We Care: BWFH gives back this holiday season
Year-plus efforts earn Performance Improvement team an I CARE Award
Division Chief of Breast Surgery shares findings from new study at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
BWFH names new Director of Patient Access and Revenue Cycle
BWFH welcomes new urological surgeon
Lorena Prime's Tips for Time Management: In 2019 I will get organized!
Patient safety flagging FAQ
Pharmacist joins multidisciplinary team of providers in the Emergency Department
Daily Safety Huddles begin at BWFH
2 South Clinical Leader receives DAISY Award
Sara Lourie named Central Processing Department Manager
Annual shoe drive benefits Boston's homeless at the Pine Street Inn
Boston College nursing students present quality improvement project on 2 South
New hand sanitizer dispensers make it easier than ever to practice proper hand hygiene
ICU celebrates 386 days without a patient fall
Dr. Chiodo named Medical Staff President
Department of Psychiatry launches perinatal inpatient psychiatry program
Outpatient joint replacement allows patients to recover at home
Feeling down this holiday season? Seasonal affective disorder may be to blame
New IV pumps promise streamlined education and training, more efficient integration with Epic, costs savings AND improved patient safety
BWFH hosts course focused on primary care
Department of Radiology sponsors Boston LUNG FORCE Expo
BWFH Emergency Department nurses honored by Massachusetts ENA
Speech-language pathologists present at national conference
6 South nurse receives DAISY Award
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist wins Patient Safety Award
Leading the Way: Unit Based Councils meet for annual Fall Summit
Representatives from BWFH attend 2018 ANCC National Magnet Conference
2018 Max and Glenna Bermann Radiology Employee of the Year Award recipient announced
We Care: Recent I CARE recipients go above and beyond to make BWFH a great place to work and receive care
Atrium elevator lobby named in honor of Dr. Peggy Duggan
Psychiatric Nurse Director presents at APNA Annual Conference
DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile visits BWFH
AllWays Health Partners expanding medical, behavioral health provider network
Continuing the Conversation: BWFH's Collaborative Culture of Safety
Nurse Educator receives 2018 DAISY Nurse Leader Award
Continuous Virtual Monitoring to improve patient safety
New efforts put a focus on hand hygiene
What are the most frequently asked questions about our 2019 health plans? Benefits and out-of-state coverage
Partners HealthCare On Demand: Free, convenient urgent care video visits for minor illness and injuries
Enroll in your 2019 benefits starting October 29
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital announces Community Engagement Committee
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn how to help
Partners HealthCare and Persistent Systems collaborate to launch a new center of excellence
New Special Testing and Outpatient Infusion Center suite now open at BWFH
2018 BWFH Golf Tournament raises $200,000
Associate Surgeon joins Brigham and Women's Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at BWFH
Bernard named 6 South Nurse Director
New attending physician to operate at BWFH
Makhni joins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"This ballot question threatens to disrupt our system:" A look at Question 1
Getting to know BWFH's new president: Q&A with David O. McCready
BWFH celebrates 20-year affiliation with BWH
School Supply Drive benefits JP Manning Elementary School
Jessup joins Brigham Dermatology Associates at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Looking to improve your health in 2019? CafeWell can help
"Why should safety events be reported?" and other frequently asked questions about RL Solutions
AllWays Health Partners and Your 2019 Health Plan Choices
BWFH estimates loss of over $10 million if Question 1 passes this November
A nurse gives thanks to the coworkers who went above and beyond to show they care
Community Health and Wellness Department takes part in Healthcare Career Day at Camp Harbor View
Groff selected as NREF Vice Chair, Board of Directors Member
Peer Support Program helps 2 South patients engage in their treatment
August Is National Immunization Awareness Month: Time to start planning for flu season
Lorena Prime's Tips for Time Management: 5 reasons to stop multitasking
Exemplary teamwork earns an entire department an I CARE Award
Senior Manager of Care Continuum Management hired at BWFH
PACU celebrates 1,000 days without a patient fall
Changes in the Department of Neurology at BWFH make for a better patient experience
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital names David McCready as new President
Psychiatric Partial Hospital Program welcomes new Social Work Supervisor
Study: Women report greater satisfaction, quality of like with "flap" reconstruction
Rehabilitation Services Department names new Speech Language Pathology Supervisor
BWFH experts help the kids at the Italian Home for Children plan a successful bake sale
Recent graduate joins Department of Patient Safety, Quality, Infection Control and Accreditation
BWFH's Medicine Advanced Practice Professionals take part in interactive simulation experience
BWFH welcomes new orthopaedic surgeon
Carty named Director of Strategy and Innovation of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
Summer Jobs Program introduces local high school students to the healthcare industry
John R. Graham Headache Center pilots group appointments to improve patient access
Department of Radiology Patient Satisfaction Task Force hosts Privacy Week
You Are Never Given a Second Chance to Make a First Impression: Front desk staff participate in lunch and learn seminar
Service Excellence and Performance Improvement Department welcomes new Performance Improvement Consultant
Human Resources Department welcomes new HR Specialist
Newley enhanced De-Escalation Training model gives staff the tools they need to remain safe on the job
Kaufman named Perioperative Nurse Director
This Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital seeks to cure stigma
National Grilling Month: Tips for healthier grilling this July and beyond
Brigham and Women's Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center host Walk from Obesity at BWFH to benefit ASMBS Foundation
Newly planted garden helps bring Ashton Family Terrace to life
Patient Gateway reaches major milestone with 700,000 patients enrolled
Academic Advocate Program helps JP Manning Elementary School students discover their potential
Prue named Chief of Police
7 North nurse wins DAISY Award
Issa named Medical Director of BWFH Pain Management Center
Central Processing Department integrates instrument tracking system with electronic medical record
Fall TIPS Collaborative continues to spread the word about fall prevention with help from BWFH representative
BWFH physicians complete Brigham Leadership Program
We Care: Recent I CARE recipients go above and beyond to make BWFH a great place to work and receive care
BWFH receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award
BWFH honored with resuscitation recognition award
Social worker receives Compassionate Care Award
Latterman named Chief of Sports Medicine Service and Director of Cartilage Repair Center in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Lorena Prime's Tips for Time Management: 6 tips to eliminate bad meetings
BWFH receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
BWFH welcomes new Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services
BWFH honors its most dedicated employees at Service Awards
DeJean receives Sadowsky Award for Excellence
Bernazzani receives Bezanson Patient Safety Award
Long-time volunteer honored for continued dedication
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital takes part in Partners Patient Experience Summit
Men's Health Center to expand
Pain Management Center earns top marks in hospital-wide hand hygiene survey
Inpatient Psychiatry welcomes new Social Work Supervisor
Nurse Recognition Awards highlight the work of the most accomplished members of the Department of Nursing
Psychiatrist represents BWFH at State House during Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Day
Fresh Truck Mobile Market now making weekly stops in Roslindale
Students prepare for summer jobs at BWFH with career panel
Comfortable, more stylish gowns help improve the mammography experience
Desktop panic alarms piloted at BWFH
Unit Based Council members share ideas and best practices at spring summit
Running for a Cause: B.A.A. 10K runners support BWFH
Rec named Respiratory Manager
Study seeks to improve efficiency and increase patient knowledge prior to surgery
Chief of Psychiatry volunteers with outreach program to IHS
2018 Leadership Award recipient named
Pain Management Center offers "Helping Hands" to homeless patients
Community Health and Wellness Department takes part in Healthy Kids Day
DCFI/BWH Blood Mobile visits BWFH
Ultrasound Supervisor takes part in Cathedral Career Day
Second graders take a field trip to BWFH
Pharmacy Consult Service gives patients peace of mind and the tools they need to thrive at home
Coates assumes role as Assistant Director of Facilities
BWFH receives national award for achievements in sustainability
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect yourself with dermatologist-recommended products
CT scanner upgrade allows for more outpatient appointment slots
BWFH celebrates National Volunteer Week
This Family Wellness Month make dinner fun!
B.O.N.E.S. Initiative seeks to inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopaedic surgery
Pusic named Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Brigham Health
Partners in Helping You Quit: Patty's Story
Partners is first in region to work with Apple's new Health Records feature in Health App
BWFH celebrates its dedicated volunteers
Animal assisted therapy lends a sense of wellbeing to patients on 2 South
Dedicated volunteer honored for 10,000 plus hours of service
Faulkner 21 program sees record numbers
6 North staff nurse wins Patient Safety Award
BWFH nurses present at ONL Spring Meeting
A new face and a new role in Risk Management
6 North works to improve the discharge process
Job Shadow Days give local students a look into their future
myStrength online tool encourages happier, healthier employees
Students hone chaplaincy skills in the hospital setting through Spiritual Care Services program at BWFH
Venuto appointed Special State Police Officer
BWFH providers present at 3rd Annual Partners Quality & Safety Symposium
Survey results identify challenges of balacing motherhood with surgical training
New inpatient beds bring total bed count to 171
Echo lab earns echocardiography accreditation from IAC
Pilot program brings healthcare home for acutely ill patients
BWFH welcomes new Materials Management Manager
Brigham Health Access Center pilot transfer program enables us to care for more patients
Anna Weiss, MD, joins Brigham and Women's Faulkner Breast Center
This National Nutrition Month, "Go Further with Food" with help from Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Friendly competition incentivizes improved co-pay collections
Department of Psychiatry completes renovations on 2 South
BWFH makes steps toward meeting national readmissions reduction goal
Care delivery changes improve the admission process on 2 South
I CARE recipients work as a team to provide the best possible patient care
Familiar faces take on expanded roles
6 South nurse wins DAISY Award
Zikaras named Director of Pharmacy Services
Care New England and Partners HealthCare announce plans to form definitive agreement
Brigham and Women's Orthopaedic Center at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital welcomes Antonia Chen, MD, MBA
Wake rested when Daylight Savings Time begins with sleep tips from BWFH
BWFH celebrates Social Work Month
BWFH recognized for higher quality in bariatric surgery
Pitts assumes role as Director of Facilities
Brigham and Women's Sleep Medicine and Endocrinology Center partners with Emergency Medicine on new pilot program
MRI upgrade proves successful by providing better image quality, faster scan times and more satisfied patients
Brigham and Women's Orthopaedic Center at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: Combatting the opioid epidemic at its start
Purple flag initiative proves successful at BWFH
Renovations allow for consolidation of space and more efficient workflows on the 6th floor
BWFH offers insights during MHA's 2018 Joint Commission Update conference
New faces and roles in the Service Excellence and Performance Improvement Department focus on making BWFH a great place to work and receive care
Division Chief of Breast Surgery wins Clinical Faculty Award from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
PACU Educator joins Nursing Professional Development Department
BWFH employees honored at 22nd Annual PIE Awards
Surgical Services Coordinator receives PIE Award
2 South kitchen/terrace planning team receives PIE Award
Cardiologist joins Brigham and Women's Surgical Specialties at BWFH
Outpatient psychiatry welcomes Shannon Sorenson, PhD
BWFH welcomes new breast cancer surgeon
Smith named Senior Manager of Emergency Preparedness
Chief of Surgery completes term as President of Boston Surgical Society
Senior Manager of Care Continuum Management hired at BWFH
O'Leary named president of Boston Athletic Association
Radiology Department welcomes new Ultrasound Supervisor
Benya takes on Senior Physical Therapist role
Chief of Emergency Medicine directs course for Emergency Medicine leadership and management at international institute
Human Resources Department welcomes new Employee Projects Coordinator
Patient Access Services Department welcomes new Schegistrar
We Care: Recent I CARE recipients go above and beyond to make BWFH a great place to work and receive care
I CARE recipient shows warmth, compassion and professionalism
I CARE recipients make prom night memories for their patient and her son
I CARE recipient steps up to help a co-worker in an emergency
Brigham and Women's Primary Physicians welcomes Dr. Shirly Tozzi
Department of Nursing leadership update
Shikora receives Presidential Award from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Barry named 7 South Nurse Director
Kent receives 2017 Max and Glenna Bermann Radiology Employee of the Year Award during National Radiologic Technology Week
Nutrition Clinic welcomes new Outpatient Dietitian
Baldassari named BWFH's first Chief Advanced Practice Professional
Psychiatric nurse wins DAISY Award
Schmults named Top Dermatologist by International Association of Dermatologists
Ledbetter named Medical Director of Brigham Health Medical Imaging IT Division
New Director of Police, Security, Safety and Parking hired at BWFH
BWFH welcomes new Manager of Biomedical Engineering
6 North Nurse Director receives 2017 DAISY Nurse Leader Award
BWFH nurses present at ONL Fall Quarterly Meeting
I Am BWFH: Dr. Faina Nakhlis
Vice President of Professional and Clinical Services receives 2017 Brigham Health LGBT Leadership Award
Earp and Blazar take on new leadership roles
Chief of Radiology named American Society of Emergency Radiology President
Caterson wins Bernard Lown Award for Excellence in Teaching
New nurse practitioner joins Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Breast Center
I Am BWFH: Vicki Christopoulos
BWFH physicians named Distinguished Clinicians
Novak named inaugural Chief of Autonomic Neurology Division within Department of Neurology
Nurse Recognition Awards highlight the work of BWFH’s most accomplished nurses
Orthopedic surgeon joins Brigham and Women's Comprehensive Spine Center
Partners eCare Clinical Operations Manager named Communications Chair of Brigham Health LGBT & Allies Employee Resource Group
Pharmacist wins Patient Safety Award
Chief of the Hip Preservation Service to operate at BWFH
Care New England and Partners HealthCare announce plans to form definitive agreement
BWFH Chief Medical Officer and breast cancer surgeon offers insight into providing world-class cancer care in China
BWFH sponsors member appreciation health fair at Parkway YMCA
Looking forward to 2018, reflecting on 2017
Grossing room renovations meet Strategic Goals while helping lab keep pace with OR
Cardiac Device Clinic and Remote Monitoring Center now open at BWFH
RL Solutions patient safety reports lead to changes in the Laboratory
Emergency Department initiates Patient and Family Advisory Council
BWFH hosts CME course focused on mental health and addiction medicine
BWFH earns five-star rating on Hospital Compare
BWFH Main Laboratory receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists
That's How We Show We Care: BWFH gives back this holiday season
BWFH plastic surgeons named among Boston magazine's Top Doctors
5 South surgeons named among Boston magazine's Top Doctors
B-CORE @ BWFH: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital's role in reversing the opioid epidemic and promoting recovery
BWFH offers insights to visitors from Jiangsu Province Hospital in China
7 South Nurse Director organizes a day of giving at Rosie's Place
Annual shoe drive benefits Boston's homeless at the Pine Street Inn
Serving the community, one turkey at a time
Department of Nursing leadership update
BWFH's Lung Cancer Screening Program takes part in new study to help detect lung cancer earlier
Bold Ideas, Big Savings program announces another winner
BWFH President participates in Breakfast with Healthcare Champions Series
Leading the Way: Unit Based Councils meet for a fall summit
BWFH experts present at Healthcare Quality and Safety 2017
Movember: Encouraging men to invest in their health
ED milestone underscores importance of expansion project
Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing class of 1970 celebrates 50 years of friendship with
a visit to BWFH
Summer Jobs Program student named PIC Achiever
Minimally invasive general surgeon joins Brigham and Women’s Surgical Specialties at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
See It, Treat It, Defeat It: Brigham Health task force takes on sepsis
Trauma Sensitive Yoga helps sexual and interpersonal violence survivors reconnect with
their bodies
Ask myHR brings a new employee experience
25th Annual BWFH Golf Tournament raises nearly $250,000
Brigham and Women’s Sleep Medicine and Endocrinology Center celebrates one year at BWFH
School Supply Drive benefits JP Manning Elementary School
Secrets Revealed: ECT is benefitting more patients than ever before
Milestone Moment: BWFH operating rooms perform over 1,000 surgical cases in May
Brigham and Women's Sleep Medicine and Endocrinology Center now open at BWFH
BWFH offers new autonomic testing services
Don't let chronic knee or hip pain slow you down
New walk-in clinics offer access to convenient, affordable care
Outpatient Infusion Center renovations improve the patient experience
Partners 2.0: Many minds, one heart, together we will make health care better
BWFH power plant upgrades complete
BWFH power plant upgrades continue with tie-in of new emergency generators
BWFH power plant upgrades will reduce air emissions and improve energy efficiency
Fuel tank removal allows for improved traffic flow at BWFH
Pre-Op Holding celebrates the grand opening of their new patient restroom
BWFH celebrates gift supporting psychiatry programs
Safety Culture Survey Results - Patient hand offs and non-punitive response to errors
What Is Just Culture? Changing the way we think about errors to improve patient safety and staff satisfaction

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