The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center in Needham will host an event to educate the community about the latest advancements in cancer care and research. “Conversations on Cancer: What You Need to Know about the Changing Landscape” will include a complimentary dinner buffet and presentations […]
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Patrick Donarumo Jr., 74, is an artist. The Lynnfield, Mass., resident has been an oil painter and a fashion designer, and he is now a stylist at Carmen Mario Hair Salon in Peabody. But the real master artists, in his opinion, are the cardiologists who perform medical masterpieces that allow patients to take back their […]
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Carver – Margaret Wilson, 89, has always enjoyed dancing. She has fond memories of couple dancing with her husband over many years. Following his death in 2002, Wilson wanted to stay active, and after moving into a mobile home park in Carver, she started line dancing with a group in the clubhouse. As Wilson grew […]
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BY: Elisabeth Moore, RD, LDN What if making New Year’s resolutions involved not what you ought to do but what you want to do? Then everyone would make resolutions, of course. Eating healthier food is one of those perennially made and broken resolutions, yet one that can significantly boost your wellbeing. So the CardioVascular Institute […]
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Harrington HealthCare System recently received a $20,000 donation from Webster First Federal Credit Union to help fund a new psychiatric unit at Harrington Healthcare at Webster. “We recognize how important it is to provide access to behavioral health services to the entire community,” said Michael Lussier, President and CEO of Webster First Federal Credit Union. […]
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Harrington HealthCare System recently joined an elite list of hospitals across the nation to earn eight consecutive “A” grades–the highest letter grade available–from The Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare rating organization. The score reflects a wide range of safety measures, including how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries, and infections. […]
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By Cynthia McCormick Breast cancer was a devastating diagnosis for Kathleen Mingle, a teacher who played tennis, ran and generally led an active and fit life. But the shock was compounded when she learned that chemotherapy treatment for her potentially fatal cancer had damaged her heart. “That’s when I had to stop my chemotherapy,” said […]
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By: Melissa Malamut In honor of February being Heart Month, the CardioVascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), has released a cookbook filled with heart healthy versions of New England favorites. The collection of recipes—more than 100 pages worth—features appetizers, side dishes, entrées, snacks, and desserts, including favorites such as mashed potatoes, almond […]
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By: Abe Recht, MD A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that about two-thirds of breast cancer patients who have lumpectomies receive radiation treatments that last nearly twice as long as necessary. As a radiation oncologist who has been involved with this issue for many years, I am concerned […]
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