Newton-Wellesley Hospital

27/08/2025

01/08/2025

August is National Make a Will Month—a time to reflect on the legacy you want to leave behind and take meaningful steps toward securing your future. There’s no better moment to start planning.

As you consider your lasting impact, we invite you to leave your mark on Newton-Wellesley Hospital: http://spklr.io/6180B1rsk

04/07/2025

Red, white and brand new!

NICU babies at Mass General Brigham for Children are celebrating their very first Fourth of July surrounded by love, expert care, festive swaddles, and star-spangled snuggles.

26/06/2025

Beginning in high school, Lauren Gager, now 35, experienced awful periods, intense bloating and debilitating migraines. She had to constantly plan around her symptoms—and still, no doctor could give her answers.

After marrying her husband Jeff and returning from their honeymoon, her symptoms worsened. She was gaining weight, exhausted, and still no diagnosis. Then everything changed when Lauren stumbled across a video on TikTok.

A stranger was talking about endometriosis, a condition where tissues like those in the uterine lining grow in other places. Something clicked for Lauren—she finally felt like someone was describing her story. New to Boston, she was referred to Peter Movilla, MD, an OBGYN at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

He listened, believed her, and finally offered her the answers she had been waiting years to hear. Lauren was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, the most severe case.

In early 2024, she underwent a laparoscopy, which removed the endometriosis, reduced the pain she was in, and helped improve her chances of getting pregnant naturally.

Her advice? Advocate for yourself. “Track your symptoms, listen to your body and if you think there’s a problem, keep going to doctors,” she says. And when you find the right care, like she did at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, it can make all the difference. Lauren was especially grateful for the kindness and support from the staff.

Soon after her procedure, Lauren found out she was pregnant. Lauren and Jeff had been trying to have a baby for years, assuming it might never happen. Their daughter Sloane was born in April 2025.

Lauren adds, “I think if I had just accepted that’s the way my body is made, I would’ve never gotten the help I needed and wouldn’t have my little girl today. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to us.”

30/05/2025

Construction on the Mass Pike (I-90) will impact access to Newton-Wellesley Hospital:

• May 30, 9 pm – June 2, 5 am
• June 20, 9 pm – June 23, 5 am

Expect major delays. Please plan ahead to ensure timely care. For more information, visit: http://spklr.io/6185hSNc.

21/05/2025

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Yawkey Foundation, we've transformed the outdoor space in our psychiatric unit into a therapeutic environment where healing and hope can flourish. Creating areas that support the whole person is at the heart of our commitment to compassionate care.

12/05/2025

During , we're proud to celebrate the incredible nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Sandy Rego-Faford, BSN, RN, RNFA, CNOR, who works in the Operating Room, shares what makes her proud to be a nurse: “I have worked in the OR for almost 30 years, and [Newton-Wellesley Hospital] is by far the best place I’ve ever worked! I am proud to be a [Mass General Brigham] nurse for so many reasons. When I started here in the OR, I was in awe of the level of professionalism. The nurses and techs treated me like one of them from the beginning—teaching me the [Newton-Wellesley Hospital] ways! They were extremely friendly and supportive during my orientation. This is not common in all ORs. The surgeons, PAs and residents are amazing, and willing to go the extra mile for their patients. You can tell they really care. We also have amazing management. Bryanne, Sam, Kristen and Kelley support us in every way. I feel comfortable asking for things that I need to provide the best patient care and outcomes."

She goes on to say, "I love my job, and I look forward to retiring from here when it’s time. I am so grateful to be part of the [Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital] family!”

Thank you to all of our nurses for making a difference in the lives of our patients and community every day.

08/05/2025

📣 Mass General Brigham awarded nearly $700,000 in Community Health Impact Funds to Waltham Public Schools, which will be distributed by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The funding will help expand programs that connect 5,500 students and families with vital services related to technology, transportation and language support.

“This grant provides an opportunity to address barriers experienced by students and families and enhance services for every member of the Waltham community," says Lauren Lele, senior director of Community Health and Volunteers.

Learn how this grant will drive meaningful change and meet critical community needs: http://spklr.io/6182COws.

01/05/2025

to a little over a week ago, when 11 amazing members of the team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital ran the Boston Marathon, inspiring us all! Congratulations! 🎉

You ran for an incredible cause, and your efforts are already making a meaningful impact. But the journey isn’t over yet—there’s still time to support our runners and the vital mission they’re championing.

Let's keep the momentum going. Donate today and help our team continue to make an impact: http://spklr.io/61857aYW.

30/04/2025

In 2024, Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 570 volunteers dedicated nearly 28,000 hours of service in 55 departments across our organization, including patient units, Imaging Services, laboratory, greeters, transport, nutrition services, surgical services, maternal health, environmental services, materials management, reiki, cancer center, Breast Imaging, Adult GI, Special Care Nursery and many more.

Thank you for so generously giving your time to our community!

25/04/2025

21/04/2025

Meet Marshall Sloane, one of our runners for the 129th Boston Marathon®.

As a lifelong resident of the Greater Boston area, Marshall understands just how important Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to the entire region. He's running to help providers deliver care to those in need.

Find out how you can support Marshall and the rest of the team: http://spklr.io/61877GBT.