Tufts Medical Center

03/16/2026

From two surgeries to Boston Marathon runner: Lauren's victory lap.

Lauren Lessard is tackling the 2026 Boston Marathon with Team Tufts MC after a remarkable two-year journey through stage IV endometriosis and achalasia. What made the difference? A care team at Tufts Medical Center that saw her as a whole person.

When unexpected symptoms led Lauren to seek help, she found answers quickly. Working with Alison Vogell, MD, Division Chief, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, and later Lana Schumacher, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Lauren experienced truly collaborative care. Dr. Schumacher even brought Dr. Vogell into the operating room during Lauren's second surgery to address additional concerns.

"Ever since I started my journey with Tufts Medical Center, I've always felt seen and heard," Lauren shares.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and Lauren is celebrating by encouraging women to advocate for their health and share their stories. "If we don't talk about our experiences, conditions like endometriosis or achalasia will continue to stay in the background. But in sharing our stories, we can help each other and encourage each stride forward in women's health research."

Join us in cheering on Lauren and the rest of Team Tufts MC this April!

03/12/2026

Please join us in celebrating Chee So, the latest recipient of the BEE Award.

Chee serves as an Inventory and Distribution Specialist and plays an important role in supporting the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Colleagues know him as the “Supply Guy” in the SICU because when a patient needs something, Chee makes sure it gets there.

From keeping essential supplies stocked to helping staff track down critical items in the moment, Chee works hard every day to support patient care.

03/09/2026

Looking for primary care? Tufts Medicine has same-week appointment availability. Schedule your visit today: https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/services-treatments/primary-care

03/05/2026

Congratulations to the honorees at our Women in Medicine and Science Committee's annual awards ceremony.

The leadership and dedication of these outstanding physicians strengthen care across Tufts Medicine.

• Barbarajean “BJ” Magnani Award: Sucharita Kher, MD
• Acute Care Champion Award: Emiliya Melkumova, MD
• Excellence in Medicine Award: Lisa Ceglia, MD
• Best Surgeon to Work With Award: Lilian Chen, MD

Knarik Arkun, MD, Chair of the Women in Medicine and Science Committee, opened the ceremony. Erika Werner, MD, Chief Physician Executive of Tufts Medicine, welcomed attendees. Helen Boucher, MD, Chief Academic Officer of Tufts Medicine and Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine shared congratulations with the award recipients.

03/04/2026

Susan Greene Hellman, NP, is a DAISY Award honoree for her extraordinary commitment to a patient and family during a critical moment.

When a patient urgently needed supportive services and could not come into the office, Susan added a televisit to her already full schedule. She worked closely with the care team and the patient’s family to coordinate timely care and ensure a smooth transition focused on comfort and dignity.

Please join us in congratulating Susan and the Tufts Medical Center Primary Care team.

DAISY Foundation

03/04/2026

Tufts Medical Center has joined the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation, becoming the first transplant program in Boston to participate in this national paired exchange network.

The program expands living donor transplant access for patients while providing enhanced protections and support for donors through DonorProtect®.

Learn how to become a living donor: https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/services-treatments/transplant-surgery/kidney-transplant-living-kidney-donor

03/02/2026

Our community celebrated Lunar New Year 2026 with joy and tradition.

Sherry D**g, Executive Director of Community Benefits and Community Health Initiatives, shares highlights from the annual celebration featuring vibrant performances by the Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Brighton House Dance Group, Boston Music Project and The Gung Ho Club.

Thank you to all of our team members, Chinatown neighbors and city officials who joined us this year.

03/01/2026

When a blizzard threatened a kidney transplant, one donor refused to give up.

Kelley Nixon faced an impossible choice when winter storms grounded flights across the country: miss the life-saving kidney donation or find another way to Boston. She chose to drive 18 hours through the blizzard to reach Tufts Medical Center in time.

"She was very motivated, very excited, wanted to do something to help her friend's spouse out, and she did," said Colleen Richards, a nurse coordinator for the transplant team at Tufts Medical Center.

Full story from WCVB Channel 5 Boston:

A kidney donor drove nearly 18 hours through a blizzard to reach Boston in time for a life-saving transplant at Tufts Medical Center.

02/28/2026

Two hearts, one finish line: running for Tufts MC.

Tufts Medical Center clinicians Hannah Russell, 32, and Dana Weaver, 29, are taking on the 2026 Boston Marathon with Team Tufts MC to give back to the place where their story began.

They met in 2019 on our Cardiology unit: Hannah as a registered nurse, Dana as a clinical care technician. Their workplace friendship became something more. With Tufts MC's support, both advanced their careers. This fall, they returned as a Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant, signing their contracts on the same day.

Now the "Tufts Marathon Sweethearts" are running to say thank you. "Every mile we run and every dollar we raise is our way of giving back to the community that laid the foundation for our lives."

Join us in cheering on Hannah and Dana this April!

02/27/2026

It's Thank a Resident Day, and we're celebrating the residents and fellows at Tufts Medicine.

These physicians-in-training show up early, stay late and support patients, families and care teams every day.

We are grateful for you!

02/26/2026

Heart health takes center ice. 🏒❤️

Join us at the Boston Bruins game for Heart Health Night presented by Tufts Medicine and connect with our experts to learn about keeping your heart strong.

02/24/2026

The day after the Blizzard of 2026. ❄️Thank you to every team member who braved the conditions to care for our patients and keep Tufts Medical Center operating through the storm. Special thanks to the crews who cleared streets and walkways around the campus.