Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

07/11/2025

Matthew Carty, MD, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Hugh Herr have developed a new procedure that preserves muscle function and lets patients control prosthetics like natural limbs. Learn more about the innovations happening in amputation surgery here:

The prosthetic knee is the first of its kind to integrate with a patient’s bones and nervous system.

06/23/2025

Summer is officially here! The season is an ideal time for kids to splash, play, and explore nature. For parents, it's important to keep these tips in mind to ensure your children have a safe and healthy summer.

Get tips for keeping your children healthy and safe this summer. Learn about pool safety, Lyme disease prevention, sun safety, and other important guidelines.

06/20/2025

Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic tool that utilizes bioluminescence to detect traces of viruses, such as COVID-19. This powerful advancement enables early detection and continuous monitoring of viruses.

Mass General Brigham researchers developed LUCAS, a new diagnostic tool that resolves shortcomings of current tools and more accurately identifies SARS-CoV-2, HIV, HBV, and HCV in patient samples.

06/06/2025

Last week, more than 100 nurses and nursing leaders from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital attended Karsh Nursing Scholars Day, which was held as a full-day conference at Assembly Row for the first time.

The event highlighted the many innovative initiatives underway in the Departments of Nursing at both hospitals through posters and podium presentations. Participants heard an inspiring keynote speech from Dan Weberg, PhD, RN, about the important role of nurses in innovation, how to nurture a culture that supports innovation and how to get started by branching outside your comfort zone.

Podium presentations were delivered by the following Brigham nurses:
• Nomvelo Blackstock, MSN, RN, CNL, AMB-BC: “Improving Elevated Blood Pressure Remeasurement Rates in Primary Care: A Team-Based Approach”
• Krystin Montoya, BSN, RN: “Silverlon Patch Use in BWH VAD Driveline Dressing Kits”
• Diane Bryant, MS, RN, CWOCN, and Wadia Gilles-Fowler, BSN, RN: “Innovative Hospital Ostomy Peer Visitor Program”

Nurses also had the opportunity to work in small groups to problem-solve during a mini hackathon facilitated by Weberg and Hiyam Nadel, MBA, CCG, RN, FIEL, director of the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Helene Bowen Brady, DNP, MEd, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, a nurse scientist at BWFH who is retiring, was honored during the event for her contributions to BWFH, to nurses nationally and to the profession.

The event was organized by Annie Lewis-O’Connor, PhD, MPH, NP-BC, FAAN, Mel Nedder, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC, Gary Zina, BSN, RN, CCRN, Janaka Fonseka, Helene Bowen Brady, DNP, MEd, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and the BWH Nursing Research and Innovation Council.

06/05/2025

This Men's Health Month, Michael O’Leary, MD, MPH, a urologic surgeon and director of the Men’s Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, shares the top 5 things men should know about common sexual health conditions.

Get men’s sexual health tips and learn about erectile dysfunction, male infertility, Peyronie’s disease, and vasectomy.

06/04/2025

We're excited to share that Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is in the final stages of our expansion project, adding nearly 100,000 square feet to our hospital. New additions include: a five-story inpatient tower with an additional 78 beds, additional MRI and endoscopy capabilities, and a new parking garage. Watch the transformation here:

05/28/2025

On Thursday, May 22, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital staff got their first look at the New East Wing Expansion and Inpatient Addition Tower. The building, which broke ground in May 2023, will add 78 new inpatient beds across 3 units by 2026 and includes 3T MRI and endoscopy suites, and an 8 new bed procedural recovery unit (FPRU).

As part of the event, staff were invited to take self-guided tours around the units, tour patient rooms, answer quiz questions for a chance to win a prize and pose for photos.

05/12/2025

Congratulations to Niamh Doherty, BSN, RN, who was nominated for The Boston Globe’s Salute to Nurses! Here is an excerpt from her nomination:

“Niamh embodies what it means to be a nurse in every aspect of her work. She consistently goes above and beyond her professional responsibilities, not only providing exceptional care to patients but also extending her compassionate heart to underserved communities globally.”

05/09/2025

During National Nurses Week, the BWFH Department of Nursing honored Medes Esteban, BSN, RN, of 7 North, with a DAISY Award for compassionate care. Her nomination highlights a story about a patient who received good news on test results and wanted to share the news with Medes before even sharing with their family. Her nominator wrote: “On top of the professional work and excellent nursing skills she has acquired, Medes is also building a very trusting, supportive, caring relationship with her patients, a necessary quality for bedside nurses. The fact that this patient wanted to share this very important moment with Medes first out of everyone says a lot.”

05/06/2025

The Boston Globe's annual "Salute to Nurses" recognizes nurses across New England who’ve gone above and beyond to ensure the health of their patients and their families in times of need. Patients, families, and co-workers share their experiences and express their gratitude through personalized messages.

Congratulations to all the Brigham nurses and nurses across Mass General Brigham who were recognized this year, and happy Nurses Day! http://spklr.io/6188CGBg

05/06/2025

Happy Nurses Week! We recognize the contributions of all our nurses and celebrate their hard work and compassionate care.

We asked Jestin Jose, BSN, RN, CPUI, VA-BC, a staff nurse on the IV Therapy Team, what the best part of his day as a nurse is:

“I love supporting patients who come from all around the New England area for various tests, especially CT and MRI. We have an IV team, and the patients appreciate our services. Being among the helping hands makes me humble," he says. "Also, whenever I get patients who are stressed out about IV-line insertion after multiple staff members have already attempted it, supporting them in a professional manner and seeing a smile and feeling of relief on their face is the best part of my day.”

05/02/2025

Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? Brigham dermatologist Abigail Waldman, MD, FAAD, shares some factors you may not have considered - like not to get a tattoo over an existing mole or birthmark - with WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

Brigham and Women's dermatologist Dr. Abby Waldman says people should not get a tattoo over an existing mole or birthmark. She also says it can be very expensive and time-consuming to remove a tattoo that is no longer wanted. Some colors are difficult to remove, like yellow, light green, light blue,...