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01/08/2026

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01/05/2026

Pediatric critical care physician Michael Flaherty, DO, shares three items you should always keep in your car.

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve 2024, Abby Wood and her husband celebrated the arrival of their twin boys, Clive and Simon, at Mass General—a hard-earned gift after years of challenges. In 2020, Abby began experiencing heart flutters and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. While navigating this diagnosis, Abby and her husband also struggled with infertility, enduring five failed rounds of IUI.

Further testing revealed Abby had Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, making fertility treatments more complicated. Switching to IVF, doctors implanted a single embryo due to her heart condition, but the embryo split, resulting in identical twins. With close monitoring from Mass General obstetrician William Barth, MD, and cardiologist Whitney Coppolino, MD, Abby delivered healthy twins at 35 weeks.

Today, the Wood family is thriving, celebrating another Christmas together and grateful for the expert care and support they received.

12/24/2025

Flu is on the rise across Massachusetts, hitting children particularly hard this season. "Even if you're all well, if you're flying, taking the train, going with a lot of other people, wearing a mask in crowded spaces is going to minimize your risk of catching something en route," says Vandana Madhavan, MD, MPH, director of pediatric infectious disease at Mass General.

Flu​ is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.

12/24/2025

Psychologist Rachel Goldin, PhD, spoke with WCVB Channel 5 Boston about the unique challenges the holiday season can bring for children with autism.

Dr. Rachel Goldin of MGH's autism center talks about how to plan for the holidays when you have children with autism.

12/23/2025

Santa and his crew from the North Pole brought joy to patients at Mass General Brigham for Children, delivering toys and festive cheer to brighten the season.

A special thank you to Kevin Raskin, MD, Chief of Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Oncology, and his team for making this visit possible and spreading holiday spirit throughout the hospital.

12/18/2025

Pediatric critical care physician, Michael Flaherty, DO, shares tips to make sure you and your family avoid a trip to the emergency department this season.

11/26/2025

Gene Beresin, MD, MA, from the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at MGH, shares tips on finding inner peace during the stressful holiday season.

Dr. Gene Beresin from Mass. General Hospital talks about finding inner peace during a stressful holiday season.

11/20/2025

Mass General Brigham researchers have found that more teens are arriving in psychiatric crisis with THC in their system since recreational cannabis became legal in Massachusetts. Clinical psychologist and researcher, Cheryl Y. S. Foo, PhD, calls the trend “startling” and emphasizes the risks high-potency products pose to developing brains. Learn more about the rise in youth psychiatric emergencies in Massachusetts:

More young people experiencing a psychiatric emergency began showing up in the emergency department of a Boston hospital with cannabis in their system after recreational ma*****na was legalized than before, according to a new study.

11/14/2025

Celebrating 1 Year of Kayce at Mass General Brigham for Children! 🐾🎉
One year ago, we welcomed Kayce, our gentle and loving facility dog made possible through a grant from Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation. Since then, he has brought comfort, confidence and joy to countless patients and families.

“When Kayce enters the room, the whole dynamic changes,” says his handler, Child Life Specialist Eva Mintz, MS, CCLS. From easing anxiety during procedures to helping kids take their first steps after surgery, Kayce has become an essential part of the care team.”

“He is truly part of the care plan for so many of our patients,” adds nursing director Lori Pugsley, RN, MEd, DNP, NEA-BC.
Thank you, Kayce, for a year filled with comfort, joy and endless tail wags. Here’s to many more!

11/07/2025

Cold and flu season is here, and Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, shares a few simple ways parents can help keep their families healthy this season.

10/31/2025