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Emily Lemire, LICSW, Manager of Oncology Social Work and Palliative Care at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital, discusses the importance of advance directives and the forms and resources to help you with care planning.

Tufts Medical Center now offers easy multi-language support by phone for callers who dial the Medical Center’s mainline, 617.363.6500.

A much-anticipated total solar eclipse will have millions in North America gazing skyward on April 8. Dr. Reza Vagefi, Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medicine, is here to remind us how to stay safe as we enjoy this rare event.

Lowell General Hospital’s Mary Schmitt, Clinical Genetics Nurse Practitioner, explains how genetic testing and precision medicine are changing cancer care.

Study Examines the paternal role in intergenerational impacts of stress.

Tufts Medical Center welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and other legislative leaders to learn more about our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Milk Lab.

Tufts Medical Center receives research grant to study covert cebrovascular disease and expands clinical research to MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

Tufts Medical Center’s José Caro, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases breaks down the stigma associated with anal cancer. Learn who’s at risk and how to prevent this rarely discussed disease.

MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Dr. Aarti Kakkar shares the facts about colon cancer, colonoscopies and how to reduce your risk.

Pressure ulcers, often called "bedsores", are among the most common diabetes complications.

Tufts Medical Center’s Dr. Sunny Shah answers your questions about popular new weight loss medications.

Enormous congratulations are due to the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) at Tufts Medical Center which recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.

Each year, Lowell General Hospital employees nominate managers, supervisors and clinical leaders for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the organization.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but you can reduce your risk.

Dr. Sebastian Ramos presented at the annual BIRCWH 2023 Annual Meeting on December 5, 2023.

From icy sidewalks and heavy snow to the latest respiratory virus, winter in New England isn’t always postcard perfect.

Each year, Boston Magazine publishes its list of “Top Doctors” in the Boston area. We are pleased to share that Tufts Medicine physicians, across dozens of specialities, are again well represented on this year’s list.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in both 2020 and 2021, approximately 200,000 children were seen in emergency departments across the country for toy-related injuries. We sat down with pediatrician Charles Hannum, MD to talk about the most dangerous toys of the year. By recognizing the dangers and hazards associated with toys, injuries are preventable.

The MIRI was very well represented at the annual Perinatal Research Society Annual Meeting Utah from September 29-October 1, in the beautiful setting of Park City.

We know the idea of needing surgery on your brain or spine can be scary, here’s how to find a neurosurgeon who will get you back to feeling your best.