Massachusetts General Hospital

01/19/2026

Navigating unemployment as a young adult can be challenging. Khadijah Watkins, MD, MPH, from the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at MGH, shares insights with WCVB Channel 5 Boston on the mental health impacts of employment and unemployment, and offers tips to help young adults cope.

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins from MGH's Clay Center discusses the mental effects of having and not having a job as a young adult and how to help yourself.

01/16/2026

Just a little #2016 nostalgia

Photo #2 - In 2016 Mass General celebrated 100 years of the Cardiac Unit started in 1916 by Paul Dudley White, who is widely regarded as the founder of preventive cardiology.

Photo #3 - In 2016 Mass General became the first hospital in the country to perform a liver transplant using a portable device, known as a “liver in a box.” The device lets doctors monitor the quality of the donated liver and keep the organ functioning just like it does in the body, rather than the traditional process of putting it on ice once it is removed.

Photo #4 - In 2016 Rakesh Jain, PhD, of the Department of Radiation Oncology received the White House National Medal of Science in recognition for his work in studying the microenvironment of cancerous tumor cells, becoming the first Mass General investigator to do so.

Photo #5 - In 2016 Mass General patient Ruth Buchanan wanted to give back, so she knitted more than 100 sweaters and hats of all colors and designs for newborns at the hospital.

01/15/2026

Five Mass General nurses have been recognized as DAISY Foundation award recipients, an award that acknowledges members of the nursing staff who provide exceptional care to their patients.

Bridget Conly, MSN, RN; Kendra Connolly, MSN, RN, OCN; Colleen Gonzalez, DNP, RN, NE-BC; Melissa Jocelyn, MSN, RN, NE-BC; and Kerri Pagliuca, BSN, RN, RN-BC.

01/14/2026

What do journalism and neurosurgery have in common? Both require insatiable curiosity, observational skill, and a knack for asking the right questions, says Mass General Brigham Neurosurgeon Pamela Jones, MD, MS, MPH.

“There are a lot of parallels between being a physician and being a journalist,” says Dr. Jones, who trained as a science and health reporter before attending medical school. “Journalism school taught me how to ask the right questions, how to listen and observe, and deliver information in a way that’s accessible. And those are the same tools physicians use to establish trust.”

The same holds true for her role as the leading expert in pituitary and neuroendocrine disorders in the Mass General Brigham Department of Neurosurgery — and one of only two dedicated pituitary surgeons in the MGB system. “Every day is different; every case has its own challenge, and I’m helping improve patients’ lives,” she says. “That’s what I love about my job.”

What do journalism and neurosurgery have in common? Both require insatiable curiosity, observational skill and a knack for asking the right questions says MGB Neurosurgeon Pamela Jones.

01/13/2026

Mass General is proud to announce that it has achieved international Baby-Friendly re-designation, a milestone it first earned in 2015. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports parents and families from the very beginning.

At Mass General, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every parent feels supported in making the feeding choices that are right for them and their family. This includes breastfeeding, lactating, combination feeding, or choosing another approach.

“The hospital experience strongly influences a parent’s confidence and ability to care for their baby,” said Christina Duzyj-Buniak, MD, MPH, of Mass General’s Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Units. “Through the Baby-Friendly designation, we are committed to evidence-based practices that ensure all parents delivering at Mass General feel informed, respected, and supported, regardless of how they choose or are able to feed their baby.”

01/12/2026

Olivia I. Okereke, MD, MS, is leading pioneering research focused on preventive brain healthcare in older adults, collaborating with colleagues across Mass General Brigham to create an innovative new approach in preventive psychiatry care that will allow more people to age in place, at home, with their loved ones.

“Throughout my training, I really enjoyed seeing how much my colleagues interfaced with patients and their families,” says Dr. Okereke. “It was clear this was a specialty where you engage with the whole picture of the patient, including their spouse, children and entire network of loved ones. That’s how you provide the best care and get the full story. It’s a discipline that really honors that and makes it routine.” Now, as chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Aging, Dr. Okereke is focused on leading MGB's integrated efforts toward providing worldclass, comprehensive geriatric psychiatry care.

Olivia I. Okereke, MD, MS, is leading pioneering research focused on preventive brain healthcare in older adults. Today, she is collaborating with colleagues across Mass General Brigham to create an innovative new approach in preventive psychiatry care that will allow more people to age in place, at...

01/09/2026

Kayce may not speak, but his impact is powerful. As Mass General Brigham for Children’s facility dog, he brings comfort to patients by helping ease anxiety and pain during their most challenging days. Learn more from NBC10 Boston:

Mass General Brigham’s therapy dog is helping the hospital’s patients ease their anxiety and pain.

01/05/2026

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

01/02/2026

Our community fundraisers are the backbone of Mass General Brigham. In 2025, they hosted over 274 events and campaigns, raising more than $6 million for the causes near and dear to them. They held golf tournaments, dinner parties, and concerts; biked, ran, sang, and spread awareness. Giving back to physicians who saved their lives and ensuring exceptional care for future patients, this selfless group of patients and their loved ones went out of their way to give of their time, energy, and talents and rally their communities.

01/01/2026

While many were ringing in the New Year, Mass General was welcoming a very special arrival—Boston's first baby born in 2026! Baby Benjamin “Benji” Robert Kelland arrived at 12:19 a.m. on New Year's Day, weighing 7lbs., 4 oz. and measuring 20 ½ long. Congratulations to his parents, Robert and Chloe Kelland of Waltham, MA, on their new addition.

12/31/2025

In 2025, support from the Mass General and Mass General Brigham community has allowed us to transform patient-centered care, train the scientific pioneers of tomorrow, and build partnerships to create stronger, healthier communities. Now, as we count down to 2026, you can make a gift that will go three times as far in enabling this work in the new year, thanks to the Million Dollar Match. But this opportunity ends at midnight tonight! Don’t miss the final chance to make an unrestricted gift in support of the in 2025. Thank you for being part of the Mass General and Mass General Brigham community!

At Mass General, we will always push the boundaries of what is possible — and we need your help to ensure we can continue providing our compassionate, research-infused care for generations to come.

12/31/2025

As the countdown begins, don’t forget about your heart! ❤️

New Year’s Eve tip: enjoy the celebration, just don’t overdo it. Learn more from Priscilla Wang, MD, MPH, a primary care physician at Mass General.

Dr. Priscilla Wang, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why heart problems spike around the holidays and offers advice around the typical triggers that raise a person's blood pressure.