BWFH orthopedic surgeon speaks with WBUR about the healing process
two years after the Boston Marathon bombing
On the two year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, Dr. George
Dyer, a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Orthopedic Center at Brigham and
Women’s Faulkner Hospital, spoke with WBUR’s Martha Bebinger about his
patient Martha Galvis, a victim of the bombing and physical therapy patient
at BWFH, and the slow process of recovery. Read or listen to Martha’s story
here. Photo: Martha and Alvaro Galvis (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Getting into the swing of things in time for BWFH’s Spring Fling
Each year, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital celebrates its
dedicated staff with a hospital-wide celebration. Traditionally this
event has been held in February and called the Winter Ball. This
year, the annual employee celebration has been moved to Friday,
May 1, and we’re calling it the Spring Fling. To get into the swing of
things, BWFH recently held a raffle, giving away FREE tickets to a
Boston Bruins game and a Boston Celtics game. Read more.
Save the Date! The Spring Fling is May 1 from 5 to 11 pm at
Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham.
Director of Nursing Professional Development earns nurse executive
credential
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Director of Nursing Professional
Development Bette Bertini, MSN, RN, recently achieved certification as a nurse
executive in addition to her clinical certification in critical care. Read more.
BWFH neurologist appointed to National Board of Physicians and
Surgeons Advisory Board
The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons is an organization committed to
providing board re-certification that ensures physician compliance with national
standards and lifelong learning after completing initial board certification with an
American Board of Medical Specialties Board. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner
Hospital’s Dr. Paul Mathew was recently appointed to its Advisory Board. Read
more.
Gregory Endoscopy Centre reviews scope reprocessing procedure to
prevent the spread of superbugs
In recent months, reports of the superbug carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) spread by duodenoscopes have prompted many
healthcare facilitates to take a closer look at their endoscope reprocessing
process. In the Gregory Endoscopy Centre at Brigham and Women’s
Faulkner Hospital Clinical Leader Mary Hourihan, MSN, RN, and techs Kim
Mack, Toni Andrew and Muriel Green have worked closely with Infection
Control Coordinator Dr. Roger Clark to make sure the risk of CRE to patients
is reduced. Read more.
DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile makes a stop at BWFH
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood Mobile―the
traveling extension of the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center―recently visited Brigham
and Women’s Faulkner Hospital giving employees and members of the community
the opportunity to give blood to support patients undergoing cancer treatments,
accident victims, transplant recipients and more. Read more.
Construction begins on Brigham and Women’s Otolaryngology suite
at BWFH
In the space that was formerly the Atrium Conference Rooms at Brigham
and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, construction has begun on a brand new
suite that will house Brigham and Women’s Otolaryngology. The project is
expected to be complete by the end of July, 2015. The new space will be
home to otolaryngologists Dr. Anthony Prince, Dr. Rachel Roditi and Dr.
Sapideh Gilani. Read more.
Easing suffering to improve the patient experience and promote
healing
In the article “Doctors Strive to Do Less Harm by Inattentive Care,” the New York
Times’ Gina Kolata explores the idea of patient suffering. This is the type of
suffering caused by medical care itself rather than disease. It’s the kind of suffering
patients endure when they are awakened in the night for an unnecessary test, when
they have to endure multiple needle sticks throughout the day and when their
hospital stay actually makes them sicker whether it’s from a fall, an infection or
prolonged inactivity. Dr. Scott Schissel, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s
Chief of Medicine, explains the steps Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital takes
to reduce patient suffering and promote healing.
BWFH commits to reducing energy use
In their recent report, the Boston Green Ribbon Commission Health Care
Working Group, coordinated by Health Care Without Harm, analyzed more
than 18,000 energy and greenhouse gas records covering 24 million square
feet of Boston hospitals, concluding that Boston hospitals have cut their
energy use by six percent over the last three years. The ultimate goal is a 25 percent reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, and 80 percent by 2050. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner
Hospital, along with other Partners HealthCare facilities, has been and continues to be committed to
doing its part to reach this goal. Read more.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Med Thread provides pharmacy update
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Med Thread is a newsletter put
out by Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Pharmacy
Department to share medical information across various
disciplines within the hospital. Read the latest issue of Brigham
and Women’s Faulkner Med Thread.
Lung cancer screening information table - April 22
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause
of cancer death among both men and women. In fact, more people die of
lung cancer each year than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.
As with most cancers, early detection significantly improves survival rates.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital offers lung cancer screening using
low-dose CT to individuals who meet high-risk criteria. To learn more about
BWFH’s lung cancer screening program, stop by the Department of
Radiology’s information table on Wednesday, April 22, from 12 noon to 1:30
pm or read more here.
Medical Grand Rounds: Meeting the Health Care Needs of Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender People: Achieving Health Equity - April 30
Join the Department of Medicine for Grand Rounds on Thursday, April 30, in Huvos
Auditorium from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Guest speaker Dr. Harvey Makadon will
present “Meeting the Health Care Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
People: Achieving Health Equity.” Dr. Makadon is the Director of the National LGBT
Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute, a division of Fenway Health,
Boston, and a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He teaches about
how to improve access to quality care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
people in health care settings around the country and directs a HRSA funded
cooperative agreement to improve cultural competence in LGBT health in community health centers.
The Schwartz Center National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award
- Submit your nomination by May 1
Nominate a professional caregiver or team for the 2015 Schwartz
Center National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award,
which recognizes a healthcare provider (or team) who display
extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and
families. Submit your nomination by May 1, 2015 at theschwartzcenter.org/award, where you can find
complete award details.
YOU CAN CHANGE LIVES
As an employee of Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, you know
better than most how we change lives... how YOU change lives. Now, it’s
easier than ever to make even more of a difference. You can give a gift
directly through payroll. What could be easier? Whether it’s $1 or $100 a
week, you can help keep medical excellence close to home for you, your
family, your friends and neighbors.
To set up your weekly deduction, log on to Peoplesoft and go to HRMS Production/Main Menu/Self
Service/Payroll and Compensation/Voluntary Deductions. Click on the Add Deduction button. Next,
click the Magnifying Glass and choose BWFH Donation. Then enter the amount, etc. It’s as easy as
that. Of course, you can always make a one-time gift directly online here.
If you have questions or to learn more about how you can support BWFH, contact Betsy Cross,
Director of Development, at 617-983-7605. Thank you!
BWFH calendar of events
Never miss a beat. Check out BWFH’s calendar of events for a complete list
of events, lectures, training sessions and more. You can see everything
happening this month, or look ahead to coming months to help you plan.
BWFH is now on Instagram!
See what’s happening in and around the hospital by following us on Instagram. If
you have a photo you want to share, email it to Web and Multimedia Specialist
Caitlyn Slowe.