Benjamin Metsch (center), with his parents, Renee Metsch and David Metsch, held a basketball tournament to raise money for breast cancer research at Mass General.

Teenager Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research...

Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Cancer Center, Community Fundraising, Donor Recognition

North Andover’s Benjamin Metsch put on a basketball tournament at a local community center to fund breast cancer research at Mass General.

One difference between normal memory loss associated with aging and dementia is being able to complete tasks, like assembling a puzzle.

How to Tell Dementia from Memory Loss...

Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Health & Wellness, Patient Care

A Mass General geriatrician describes how doctors determine whether a patient is suffering from dementia or the normal memory loss that often comes with aging.

Bill Lauch volunteers his time and also donates to Mass General.

Donor Volunteers to Help Patients in Stressful Times...

Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Donor Recognition, MGH Fund, Patient Care

An MGH Fund donor and hospital volunteer spends many of his hours just being there for patients and offering encouragement.

From left: Donor Randy Watts; scholar recipients Mary Susan Convery, MSW, LICSW, a clinical social work specialist at Mass General, and Sarah Wettenstein, LICSW, a behavioral health clinician at the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; and Herbert Benson, MD, director emeritus of the BHI.

Donor Helps Bring Mind-Body Medicine to Homeless...

Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Community Health, Donor Recognition

The Watts Scholarship supports the Benson-Henry Institute’s efforts to bring mind-body medicine and resiliency skills to underserved communities.

Pelvic floor exercises can help with a variety of issues that arise for women immediately after pregnancy or in the years that follow.

Physical Therapy Helps Reduce Pelvic Floor Issues...

Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Health & Wellness, Patient Care

A physical therapist says specific pelvic floor exercises can eliminate or help control problems like urinary leakage and pain.

B Papadakis is running the Boston Marathon® because she and her family are grateful for the care the hospital gave her triplets.

Caregivers’ Kindness Inspires Boston Marathon® Runner...

Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Boston Marathon, Children, Donor Recognition

A mother is running the Boston Marathon® because of the care given to her family during her pregnancy with triplets and daughter’s medical issues.

Acid reflux can cause a range of symptoms including a burning sensation in the throat or chest.

How You Can Manage and Reduce Acid Reflux...

Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Health & Wellness, Patient Care

A Mass General specialist says acid reflux can be reduced by taking medication, losing weight, quitting smoking, avoiding certain foods and elevating the head of your bed.

Members of the Cappetta family completing a marathon relay are, from left, Alyssa Cappetta, Charles Cappetta, MD, Kelsey Cappetta, Andrew Cappetta and Kate Cappetta. Andrew is running the 2019 Boston Marathon® in honor of his late mother.

Boston Marathon® Runner Inspired by Mom...

Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Boston Marathon, Cancer Center, Children

By running the Boston Marathon® for Mass General, Andrew Cappetta aims to help kids with cancer and honor his mom, who bravely faced pancreatic cancer.