Mount Auburn Hospital

01/27/2026

More than 400 physicians from Beth Israel Lahey Health have been named among Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors, a testament to our dedication to delivering skilled, compassionate care across more than 50 specialties. These clinicians consistently exemplify outstanding medical expertise, strong patient satisfaction, and exceptional care outcomes.

Read more:
https://bilh.org/about/news-and-stories/all-news-and-stories/news/2026/01/bilh-physicians-featured-boston-top-doctors

01/22/2026

Marlin Mendoza is thrilled to run the 2026 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America as part of Team BILH in support of Mount Auburn Hospital. As the Lead Medical Assistant at Mount Auburn Urology, Marlin supports patient care and clinical operations.

Running for Mount Auburn allows him to give back to the patients he serves every day. Marlin recently completed his first marathon and is excited to combine his passion for running with his dedication to advancing health care in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Learn more and support Marlin’s fundraising efforts. ⤵️
https://www.givengain.com/project/marlin-raising-funds-for-beth-israel-lahey-health-113006

01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice, compassion, and service continues to inspire us. We reflect on how his words and actions guide our commitment to caring for one another and the communities we serve.

01/16/2026

The Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) brings together patients, family members and hospital staff to improve the patient experience. By sharing insights and feedback on care across the hospital, PFAC members help shape the delivery of high-quality care.

Interested in learning more? Please email kayla.pendleton@mah.org or visit the link below⤵️
https://mountauburnhospital.org/patients-visitors/pfac

01/16/2026

As we welcome Jessica Means, MD, to Mount Auburn Hospital, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on her talents beyond medicine!

In addition to her work as a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, Dr. Means is an accomplished professional pianist who frequently accompanies Broadway and musical theatre artists across the country.

Enjoy this clip of Dr. Means performing alongside Broadway star Mia Piñero at the Healing Tree Gala at the Players Club in New York City, supporting trauma-informed mental health care. 💙

01/09/2026

After caring for patient Mairead O’Grady through her labor, Casey Tivnan, RN, had a surprise of her own—she went into labor with her own baby!💙

Both moms delivered baby boys at Mount Auburn Hospital and even had the same pajamas. Congratulations to Casey and Mairead and their growing families!

Pictured (L–R): Casey Tivnan, RN, with baby Sonny and Mairead O’Grady with baby Olabode.

01/08/2026

While our Labor and Delivery team welcomed the first babies of 2026, they also celebrated a longtime tradition. Marc Tapper, born on New Year’s Day in 1955, has spent decades marking his birthday by bringing dinner to the team working New Year’s Eve.💙

01/05/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Jessica Means, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, to Mount Auburn Hospital!

Dr. Means earned her undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard and her medical degree from Columbia University, followed by general surgery residency and a breast surgical oncology fellowship at BIDMC/Harvard Medical School.

She brings advanced training in breast surgical oncology and comprehensive experience caring for patients with both benign and malignant breast conditions. Dr. Means' approach emphasizes thoughtful diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and clear patient education—supporting patients through every stage of care, from initial consultation through survivorship.

We’re so proud to welcome Dr. Means to the Mount Auburn community! 💙
https://findadoctor.mountauburnhospital.org/details/261150/jessica-means-general_surgery-cambridge

01/02/2026

Do you know where to go this cold and flu season?🤧 Getting the right care at the right place for your symptoms can help you save time, money, and stress.

Learn which BILH care setting is best for you at the link below⤵️
https://bilh.org/care-options

12/19/2025

BILH’s inaugural Sustainability Summit brought colleagues together across the system to celebrate and strengthen our commitment to environmental stewardship. 🌱

Congratulations to Samson Ferm, MD from Mount Auburn Gastroenterology — who was recognized as a Jane Matlaw Environmental Champion Awardee for surveying staff to assess and increase sustainability awareness in Endoscopy.

Through this work, Dr. Ferm found 96% support for waste reduction and identified education as the main barrier (83%), while mentoring colleagues and developing initiatives to reduce red bag waste and integrate sustainability into clinical practice.

Thank you all for your leadership and dedication to sustainability!

12/10/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Mount Auburn Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.

“Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the greatest responsibilities a hospital has and we are proud to be recognized for our deep commitment to the families we serve,” said Ed Huang, MD, president, Mount Auburn Hospital. “This recognition affirms our dedication to provide exceptional maternity care to residents of Cambridge and surrounding communities and supporting families through one of life’s most important moments.”

Click here to learn more ⤵️

Mount Auburn Hospital was named a 2026 High Performing hospital for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this recognition.

12/09/2025

Meet Amanda Livingston, a dedicated primary care physician who is proudly running in the 2026 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America as part of Team BILH to support Mount Auburn Hospital. Amanda works for BILH Primary Care at Mount Auburn and has been with the hospital since she started her residency 13 years ago.

She is excited to support the organization that has shaped her career while raising funds on behalf of the patients she serves every day.

Learn more and support Amanda’s fundraising efforts. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4pgzFNF