Massachusetts General Hospital

03/17/2026

Who doesn't love lucky charms? ☘️ Our tiniest patients in the NICU are all dressed up for !

03/16/2026

The 50-year friendship of philanthropist Peter Lunder and physician James J. Dineen, MD, helped make Mass General Brigham into a global hub for healthcare education—touching the lives of countless patients in the process.

It was precaution that brought them together. As a young man putting in long hours at the Dexter Shoe Company in Dexter, Maine, Peter—whose father had died unexpectedly at age 50—decided to take a preventative approach to his own health to avoid a similar fate. He started getting regular checkups with a local physician, but he also decided to find a second primary care doctor—one connected to a major medical center, in case he needed specialized care. A family member suggested he meet Dr. Dineen at Mass General. The two clicked almost immediately, bonding over a deep love of the Boston Red Sox and a shared connection to Maine. Dr. Dineen had grown up in Gardner, Maine, a factory town not far from Waterville and Dexter, where Peter was living and working.

Fifty years and tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic gifts later, the Lunder family has left an indelible mark on the Mass General Brigham legacy—thanks in large part to Peter and James’ enduring connection. Read more about the impact of the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine family: http://spklr.io/6184EHdbk

03/12/2026

Meet Emma, a brave 9-year-old oncology patient at Mass General Brigham for Children, who’s found comfort and joy thanks to Kayce, our beloved hospital facility dog. Emma recently wrote a heartfelt letter sharing how Kayce has helped brighten her hospital journey, showing just how much Kayce means to our care team and our patients. 🐶

"Dear Kayce,

Thank you for always giving me snuggles when I need them most. You are really nice and always so gentle. You remind me of my dog Ro Ro and I love spending time with you in the hospital when I am missing him and missing home. You love Dunkin Donuts and all the treats that I share with you. When I feel scared that something will happen to me you are always there to make me feel better.

Thank you for all that you do!

Love your friend Emma

xoxox"

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!

Today we’re recognizing our amazing inpatient Registered Dietitians during National Nutrition Month. These team members play a key role in patient care by developing nutrition plans, supporting recovery and helping patients manage complex health conditions.

Join us in thanking our dietitians for the dedication and expertise they bring to our hospital every day!

03/10/2026

Feeling extra tired after the clocks changed? You’re not alone. ⏰

Speaking with WCVB Channel 5 Boston, Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, of Mass General Brigham for Children, said it can take 3 to 5 days for some kids to adjust to Daylight Saving Time. Teens may have an especially tough time with the “spring forward” shift because their sleep schedules naturally run later.

Dr. Scott Hadland said some kids can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to adjust to daylight savings, where time jumped overnight Sunday from 1:59 a.m. to 3 a.m. Hadland said teens could have a tougher time with spring forward than younger children.

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

Views at Mass General. 🚁

03/08/2026

In her youth, Olive Macdougall could usually be found driving her canary yellow convertible around her hometown of Chatham, Massachusetts, or caring for patients and educating trainees as a nurse at Mass General. Later in life, Olive was most often found apron-clad in the kitchen of her home in Haverhill, Massachusetts, cooking for her loved ones and asking them, “What do you need?”—a question she uttered on a daily basis.

Before she died, Olive left a provision for one last gift—one that ensured she could continue helping people for years to come. Rather than spend the consequential wealth she had inherited from her late husband on herself, Olive chose to make a $6 million provision in her trust to research at Mass General. That gift is now being used to support female researchers, like Karin Gustafsson, PhD, a Mass General Brigham immunologist. Olive became a nurse because it was the path into science and medicine available to her at the time. Today, her legacy lives on in the way her generosity continues to open doors for women in medicine at Mass General—doors that were closed to her decades ago. http://spklr.io/6184EGmNI

03/06/2026

On this Employee Appreciation Day, we want to thank all Mass General employees for putting the health of our patients and each other first. 💙 It’s your deep commitment and teamwork that continue to inspire us every day. Thank you for all that you do!

03/05/2026

Happy ! The Mass General Department of Clinical Social Work supports patients and their families coping with medical, mental health and social challenges. Our clinical social workers are licensed mental health professionals trained to provide psychosocial assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions. They are dedicated to ensuring an environment that is safe, accessible and welcoming to everyone.

The 2026 Social Work Month theme honors the prime mission of the Social Work profession–to enhance human well-being, meet the basic human needs of all people and put special attention on the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. The ability of Social Workers to uplift, defend and positively transform the millions of people they work with each day is needed now more than ever.

We are deeply grateful for the support our Mass General Clinical Social Workers provide to our hospital, this month and year-round!

03/05/2026

Pediatric sleep expert Jeffrey Sumner, MD, shares helpful tips to prepare your family for daylight saving time and make the transition a little smoother.

03/04/2026

When the Red Line is delayed, you make the most of it. ⛄️
📷: Sarah Evans