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Creating a legacy for the next generation
The Warshaws have long been part of the MGH family. They know firsthand that giving to Mass General is a good investment in a healthier future.
Connecting to Mass General across Generations
Despite the distance, a nurse in North Carolina is proud to support Mass General.
A cure for ALS: Louis’s last wish
Louis Del Papa’s bequest to Mass General honors his wife who suffered from disease. Impressed with MGH, he hoped his gift would give patients better options.
News & Events
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Doctor Helps Those with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain
Neurologist Anne Louise Oaklander, MD, PhD, of Mass General, uses her research to identify neurological causes of mysterious symptoms, so patients can receive better treatments.
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The V Foundation Supports MGH Cancer Research
Born of a legendary coach's determination to find cures for cancer, a North Carolina foundation helps fund the cancer research of eleven MGH investigators.
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Granite State Quest
July 11, 2015 - 12:00 am
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Food Tips for Boosting Your Immune System in Cold Weather
A Mass General nutrition specialist says eating certain foods can help keep the immune system healthy when the temperature drops.
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Mass General Tips for Treating Your Heart to a Healthy Diet
Just in time for American Heart Month, a Mass General dietitian shares some diet advice that can help lower the risk for heart disease.
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Boston Marathon: A Daughter Runs Because Her Mother Can’t
AmyBeth Bourgault is running the Boston Marathon in support of MGH emergency response efforts that helped her parents and other victims of the 2013 bombing.
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Kathy’s Gala of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research – Granara Skerry
April 11, 2015 - 7:00 pm
Hilton Hotel Woburn
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MGH Boston Marathon Captain Marks His 25th Consecutive Race
As captain of the Mass General kids' cancer Boston Marathon team, Howard Weinstein, MD, has personally raised $1.2 million for the MGHfC pediatric cancer clinic.
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How Not To Lose It On The Umpteenth Snow Day
A Mass General expert offers ten tips to help parents and their kids get through snow days when those unexpected times together really start to pile up.
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Compassionate Care Fund at Mass General Honors Jordan S. Ruboy, MD.
The Jordan S. Ruboy, MD, Fund was established in 2014 to expand compassionate care programs at Mass General for physicians and health providers.
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Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation’s 11th Annual 12,402 Steps to Cure Sarcoma Walk
May 9, 2015 - 8:00 am
Hudson High School Football Field
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Live Music Series Transforms Patients, Families and Staff at MGH
The halls of Mass General will swell with the sounds of live music during 16 chamber music concerts over the coming year, thanks to the vision and generosity of Patty Ribakoff and her family.
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Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center Spring Luncheon 2015
May 15, 2015 - 11:30 am
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
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Study Finds Genetic Background Is Key to Celiac Disease Risk
New MGH research finds that neither breastfeeding nor delayed introduction of gluten-containing foods provide significant protection against celiac disease.
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MGHfC and Ronald McDonald Team up for Pediatric Patients
Patients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children now have a more fun place to play, thanks to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England.
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New Pediatric ED Delivers Better Experience for MGHfC Patients
The generosity of donors has helped make the new pediatric ED at MassGeneral Hospital for Children a welcoming space for young patients and their families.
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The Chocolate Craze: What Would Cupid Do?
With Valentine's Day around the corner, a Mass General nutritionist offers some advice on enjoying chocolate without going overboard.
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New Parents, Supporters Gain Insight at MGHfC Education Day
The expert presentations offered during the MassGeneral Hospital for Children Education Day included one focused on what new parents should expect early on.
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ALS Funding and Hopes Still Buoyed by Ice Bucket Challenge
At Mass General, last summer's Ice Bucket Challenge has generated fresh opportunities for ALS researchers to develop new treatments and search for a cure.
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Venture Capital Fuels Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
Powered by a risk-taking strategy, the Cure Alzheimer's Fund employs venture capital principles to spur Alzheimer's disease research into a new era at MGH and beyond.
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Gift Ignites Innovation in Breast Cancer Research
Patricia and Jon Baker chose to honor Mass General oncologist Jerry Younger, MD, by selecting him to decide how their philanthropic dollars could make the greatest impact.
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Bequest to Mass General Reflects Family’s Legacy of Giving
By including a bequest to Mass General in her estate plans, the Rev. Deacon Daphne B. Noyes hopes to instill a spirit of philanthropy in her grandchildren.
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Sports Fans and Tension: Mass General Tips for Big Game Days
Mass General's Benson Henry Institute offers sports fans advice for handling stress, whether the big event is the Super Bowl, World Cup or World Series.
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Students Get Creative to Support the North Shore Cancer Center
A group of North Shore ten-year-olds are advancing cancer research and care at Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center by selling rainbow loom bracelets and chocolate lollipops.
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When Are the “Winter Blues” Really Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Michael Henry, MD, director of the Mass General Bipolar Clinic and Research Program, discusses how the winter blues may be a condition called seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
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What to Know about Over-the-counter Moisturizers
Molly Wanner, MD, MBA, from the MGH Department of Dermatology, offers some important tips about what to look for if you need a moisturizer.
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MGH Combats Cancer Resistance with Combination Therapies
Researchers in the Center for Molecular Therapeutics at the Mass General Cancer Center are working to identify new combination therapies to solve the problem of acquired resistance.
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MGH Doctor Working on Unique Devices to Help Epilepsy Patients
Sydney Cash, MD, PhD, of Mass General is creating devices to help physicians and patients better understand and predict epilepsy-related seizures.
