Brigham and Women's Hospital announced late last month that it has received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), marking a historic moment for the institution as it joined the 8 percent of U.S. hospitals honored with this elite recognition.
While the Magnet Recognition Program’s roots are in nursing, it honors the work and culture of an entire institution.
Check out all the great (and cheap!) events that the Colleges of the Fenway are sponsoring in March!
The New England Patriots can soon call the world renown Dana-Farber Cancer Institute "neighbor."
On Thursday Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced plans to to develop an outpatient hospital satellite at Patriot Place in Foxborough.
The institute said in a press release that the move to the suburbs of Boston will further the Institute's commitment to deliver local care to cancer patients.
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The #1 Ranked Best Children's Hospital in the country (our neighbor Boston Children's Hospital!) is experiencing some very exciting developments.
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The LMA organization is a leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality
BIDMC continues to be recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization. This means BIDMC consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to LGBTQ patients and their families.
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We love to brag about our members! So, a big kudos to BIDMC for being recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the agency’s National Non-Profit Organization of the Year.
From BIDMC:
The award is part of the EPA’s WasteWise Program, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of all kinds of materials by partnering with organizations that commit to establishing initiatives that reduce waste.
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Working in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area it is easy to forget how close we are to some of the most exciting art galleries in the United States.
The Museum of Fine Arts and The Isabella Stewart Gardner enjoy worldwide reputations as impeccable museums, but don't overlook the prestigious galleries within the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
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Nine nurses from Beth Israel's Emergency Response Team left Boston this morning to travel to Florida to provide expert assistance and medical care to victims of Hurricane Irma.
The Boston Globe featured the story here.
Safe travels and we thank and applaud you for all you do!
Yawkey Way Extension is now officially David Ortiz Drive.
From MLB.COM: The City of Boston renamed the street near Fenway Park in honor of the Red Sox legend on Thursday, the first in a series of events leading up to the retirement of his No. 34 before Friday night's game against the Angels at Fenway.
"This city means a lot to me," Ortiz said Thursday at the unveiling of David Ortiz Drive. "This city got me to where I am."
