Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

07/24/2025

Think fiber makes IBS-C worse? It doesn’t have to. 🥕💧

BIDMC dietitian Elisabeth Moore, RD, explains how to make fiber work for you — easing constipation, reducing bloating, and keeping your gut happy.

✅ What kinds of fiber are best
✅ How to increase fiber without discomfort
✅ Foods to try (and a few to go easy on)

👉 Read the full article to feel more in control of your symptoms:

Fiber, particularly soluble fiber, can help ease the symptoms of constipation if you have IBS.

07/23/2025

On this week’s episode of Healthcare 360, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Paul Sagan, senior advisor at General Catalyst, Board of Directors of Moderna and BIDMC trustee. With a background that spans journalism, internet infrastructure, and healthcare investment, Paul brings a unique lens to innovation and value in health care. This episode explores the evolution of health tech investment, the importance of thoughtful disruption, and how health systems and tech leaders can work together to create meaningful, lasting change in patient care.

Listen to the full episode here ⤵️
http://bit.ly/46utRtv

07/22/2025

Go behind-the-scenes at Fenway Park as Ella Froggatt, Manager of Community Health at Bowdoin Street Health Center (part of BIDMC), is honored as a Medical All-Star. Thank you to Ella and the entire Bowdoin Street Health Center team for the incredible work you do for the community!

07/17/2025

☀️ BBQs, beach days… and bloating? No thanks.

BIDMC's Trisha Pasricha, MD shares tips on how to feel great this summer with good gut health—check it out 👇

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07/17/2025

🏥⚾ Fenway First Aid Team Card: Dr. Ed Ullman
Position: Medical Director, First Aid, Fenway Park and Emergency Medicine Physician, BILH
Team: BIDMC
Years on the Roster: 21 years
Specialty: Emergency Medicine

What do you love about working Fenway First Aid?
"It's a different environment to be involved with the fans and the Sox community... the experience is interesting, fun and refreshing."

Favorite Fenway Park memory?
"I love watching the flyover each year at the Red Sox home opener. But the COVID clinics at Fenway Park were amazing to watch...everyone working together for the common good and supporting the community. It was the highlight of my career."

Thank you, Dr. Ullman, for all you do to keep fans Fenway Park safe!

07/16/2025

Want to make a difference at the heart of cardiac critical care? 💙

Join BIDMC’s growing Cardiac ICU team and work alongside leaders in cardiovascular innovation.

🔹 Full-time APP role
🔹 Collaborative model
🔹 Cutting-edge tech

Your next chapter starts here—apply today!
https://jobs.bilh.org/job/boston/cardiac-icu-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant/169/80883864704

07/15/2025

This weekend, the Boston Red Sox honored Ella Froggatt as a Medical All-Star. Ella is the Manager of Community Health at the Bowdoin Street Health Center in Dorchester which is part of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Her colleagues say they “appreciate the cohesive team she has built which provides supports for the community.” Under Ella’s leadership, the Wellness Center has new offerings which have had a positive impact on the health of local residents. Ella is praised by her co-workers for being “a true champion for those who live near the Health Center while finding creative ways to meet the needs of the neighborhood, such as a youth bike program, which she initiated.”

Congratulations, Ella, and thank you for everything you do for patients and the community surrounding the Bowdoin Street Health Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

Stay safe in the sun this summer! Dr. Andrew Silapaswan shares tips to protect your skin and lower your risk of skin cancer.

🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours
👒 Cover sun-exposed skin with wide-brimmed hats and clothing
🚫 Avoid tanning beds
✔️ Do a monthly skin self-exam

Learn more with the link below:
https://bilh.org/about/news-and-stories/all-news-and-stories/blogs/2025/04/skin-cancer-warning-signs

07/10/2025

💙 Ready for the next step in your OR nursing career? BIDMC is hiring experienced OR nurses to join a team where your expertise is valued—and your impact is amplified. Apply today: bit.ly/44HwTbh

07/10/2025

Follow Dr. Muneeb Ahmed at Fenway Park as he is honored by the Red Sox as a Medical All-Star. Dr. Ahmed is Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at BIDMC and is also the Miriam H. Stoneman Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. Congratulations, Dr. Ahmed!

07/09/2025

What is normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)?

Joshua Aronson, MD, a neurosurgeon at BIDMC, breaks it down — from common symptoms to how it’s treated.

NPH recently made headlines when the singer Billy Joel revealed his diagnosis. This condition, which causes fluid buildup in the brain, can lead to confusion, balance issues, and falls — but with timely treatment, recovery is possible. 🧠💡