Geriatric Medicine and the Long-Term Lessons of COVID-19...

Published 5 months ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Giving News, Patient Care

Mass General’s Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine is applying the lessons of COVID-19 to improve patient care and prepare for future outbreaks.

Pictured at the Ragon Institute are, from the left, Bruce D. Walker, MD, its director, and Facundo Batista, PhD, its associate director and chief scientific officer.

Ragon Institute: Harnessing the Power of Human Immunity...

Published 2 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Donor Recognition, Mass General Magazine, Medical Research

As the Ragon Institute enters its second decade, a transformative gift from philanthropists Phillip T. and Susan M. Ragon adds fresh momentum to its remarkable fight against HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.

From left, postdoctoral fellow David Otuya, MD, PhD, primary investigator Guillermo (Gary) Tearney MD, PhD, and research design engineer Hamid Farrokhi, PhD, assess a new imaging prototype device.

Research Scholars: The Power of Bold Giving and Big Ideas...

Published 3 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Donor Recognition, Mass General Magazine, Medical Research

One researcher’s development of a swallowable, diagnostic capsule underscores the progress and promise of the MGH Research Scholars program.

Timothy G. Ferris, MD, MPH, is CEO of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO).

Mass General Community Inspires New MGPO Chief...

Published 3 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Giving News, Mass General Magazine

Timothy G. Ferris, MD, MPH, the new CEO of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, says the intelligence, dedication and compassion of colleagues continue to make him a better person.

Under population health management, healthcare providers and insurers agree to a total budget for managing a population of patients.

Population Health Transforms Care Delivery...

Published 3 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Health Policy, Mass General Magazine, Patient Care

A pioneer in the field of population health management, Mass General is finding new ways to enhance healthcare quality while also reducing costs.

Effective immunotherapy at Mass General has allowed Steve Harvey, pictured with his wife, Jo, to participate in the Mass General Cancer Center Everyday Amazing Race, his first race since 2013.

Immunotherapy Gets Patient Back into the Race...

Published 3 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Thanks to immunotherapy at Mass General, Steve Harvey has bounced back from multiple bouts with cancer to take part in the Mass General Cancer Center’s Everyday Amazing Race.

David Richter (left) and Brian Sheehan are co-chairs of the first annual Everyday Amazing Race, which will raise funds to support the Mass General Cancer Center.

Everyday Amazing Race to Benefit Cancer Programs...

Published 4 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Brian Sheehan and David Richter have personal reasons for co-chairing the first Everyday Amazing Race, which will benefit research and care at the Mass General Cancer Center.

The annual basketball event organized by Bob Forlenza has been raising funds to fight autism for 17 years.

Grateful Dad Uses Basketball to Fight Autism...

Published 5 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Autism, Community Fundraising, Donor Recognition

Bob Forlenza, father of a long-time patient at the Lurie Center for Autism, gives back through his Annual Full Court Charity Challenge.

Jason Wasfy, MD, MPhil, is studying the use of "e-consults" in cardiology care.

Technology Research Helps Shape Future of Care...

Published 5 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Mass General Magazine, Medical Research, Patient Care

Mass General researchers are helping to shape the future with innovative technology that will make medicine more efficient and effective.

The cell lines that express the gene for Huntington’s disease are shown in green.

Researcher Seeks Huntington’s Disease Secrets...

Published 6 years ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Medical Research

In her Mass General lab, Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, PhD, aims to identify the underlying molecular mechanisms of Huntington’s disease and ALS.

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