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In 2019, BWFH Ultrasound Tech Elizabeth Chaisson ran her first marathon, the Boston Marathon, as a charity runner in support of the Red Cross. In 2020, she had the opportunity to join the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team. This year, Chaisson once again has the opportunity to run.
Stella Lee, MD, recently joined the Brigham family’s Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as Associate Surgeon. She will also serve as Section Chief of Rhinology for the division.
Regardless of how you handled maintaining a healthy lifestyle since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to acknowledge that you did the best you could under difficult circumstances. If you are one of the many people who unintentionally gained or lost weight, didn’t exercise enough or drank too much, you are not alone. In this EAP feature, Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, from Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, discusses the factors related to weight fluctuation, and how to establish and maintain a plan for healthy eating, which includes a combination of healthy, but realistic nutrition, sleep, exercise and limiting stress.
Seeking to help address the high and rising rates of food insecurity and disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities, Mass General Brigham recently announced that it is working with 12 community organizations to address unmet needs facing Mass General Brigham patients and members of our communities. Among the organizations that will benefit from the more than $520,000 in funding is First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain. “The funds for the church were given so that they could move to a larger more adequate space,” says Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Director of Community Health and Wellness Tracy Sylven, CHHC, MCHES. “This will allow not only for more efficient work, but also allow for them to increase capacity—both getting families off the waiting list as well as leaving room to grow for the future.” To read the full press release, click here.
At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, urological surgeon Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD and his colleagues perform fusion biopsy using images taken from an MRI overlaid with images taken from an ultrasound probe in real time. This allows the surgeon to easily and quickly pinpoint the areas of concern and biopsy under local anesthesia in an exam room. Read more.
Scott Otis, MBA, RTT, recently joined Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital as Performance Improvement Consultant. In this role, he will work closely with Performance Improvement Manager Sarah Levitin, MBA, to support BWFH’s strategic goals through facilitation of major projects and the use of performance improvement methodologies. Read more.
In honor of National Recovery Month, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Director of Addiction Services Claudia Rodriquez, MD, recently spoke with The Daily Free Press. Read the full article here.
Occupational Health Services offers seasonal flu vaccinations at no cost to Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital personnel. As a reminder, all employees and POIs must receive a seasonal flu shot, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption. Walk-in flu shot clinics will be held in Occupational Health Services on the 7th floor on Thursday, September 23, and Thursday, September 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and Friday, October 8, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. No appointment necessary. Please be sure to bring your hospital ID badge, wear a shirt with loose-fitting sleeves and observe physical distancing guidelines while waiting in line. To make an appointment for additional flu clinic dates at BWFH, click here.
Last week, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services Cori Loescher, BSN, MM, RN, NEA-BC, hosted a special Department of Nursing Town Hall where she shared important updates from within the department and across our organization. To watch a recording, click here.
For all Mass General Brigham employees and our loved ones, this month is a great opportunity to review the fundamentals of what is needed to be prepared for emergencies. Our theme for National Preparedness Month this year is Mass General Brigham: A Workforce at the Ready! This theme recognizes the extraordinary efforts of all of our employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic who continue to act so compassionately and resolutely in support of our patients and our mission. This week, our topic is Get Trained.
Many local students of all ages are in dire need of essential educational supplies as they struggle to adjust to challenges that the pandemic brought to schools. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Department of Community Health and Wellness is collecting new school supplies for kids in need at JP Manning Elementary School to help them succeed in the year ahead. To donate, contact Katie Plante. For a list of items needed, click here.
This notice applies to iOS users not yet running 14.8. On September 13, Apple released iOS 14.8 to address a critical security vulnerability. An iPhone or iPad OS that has not been updated could lead to an attacker exploiting this vulnerability to take control of your device. View this knowledge base article for How to Upgrade iPhone iOS Software or visit the IS Service Hub to request assistance.
Compliance with Mass General Brigham’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy is rapidly approaching. To meet the October 15 deadline for Pfizer, staff need to have received their first dose of Pfizer no later than September 23. The Johnson & Johnson is a single dose vaccine and must be received and documented by October 15. Unvaccinated staff should not wait until the last minute.
Additional information about obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine can be found on The Pulse.
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is easier than ever! Simply visit the COVID-19 vaccine mobile clinic, which will be parked outside the third floor entrance at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. No appointment is necessary. Vaccines are available to staff, their friends and family and our patients and visitors at the following times:
Join us for food trucks, games, music and fun! All Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital employees are invited to attend this FREE event from 11:30 am to 3 pm in the parking lot. Hospital ID badge required for admission.
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