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We spoke with Amanda Vest, MD from the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center about what doctors have learned so far about the connection between COVID-19 and pre-existing heart conditions.

Wendy Canty suffered a heart attack in 2018 at age 50. And soon knew she needed to find a new option and turned to Tufts Medical Center's heart research team to learn more about implantable heart pumps.

Animals are known to improve our mood and help calm us down. Learn more about pets and heart health from Dr. Brian Downey at Tufts MC.

Smoking. Diabetes. High cholesterol and blood pressure. Not only do they increase your chance of developing heart disease, but of peripheral artery disease, a painful condition of the legs and feet. Fortunately, researchers are working on new treatments.

Can cold temperatures cause heart issues? We asked Clinical Nursing Director of Tufts MC's Cardiac Catherization Lab to explain more.

While lifting restrictions is great news, for many eager young athletes, there is a concern of injuries from lack of organized practice and team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bob is the fluffiest full-time employee of Tufts Medical Center. The four-year-old Goldendoodle provides comfort and eases anxiety and stress for our hospital patients, families and employees.

MIRI researchers are now able to identify genes affecting abnormal feeding habits in newborns who were prenatally exposed to opioids.

In 2019, the Mother Infant Research Institute was honored at Working Wonders for their progressive work.

We are pleased to announce Nina Dadlez, MD, MSc as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Quality.

We spoke to Jillian Reece, RD, a dietician in the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center, about foods with high amounts of the vitamins and minerals you and baby need.

Dr. Jack Erban passed away on September 2, 2020 at the age of 65 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. An internationally recognized oncologist, his memory lives on in the countless lives he touched and the science he helped advance.

Our Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) created a special gift for families and friends who have lost a loved one while at the hospital.

Nearly 1 year after being attacked by a great white shark, Dr. Lytton returned to Tufts Medical Center to share this story.

Read the story of an employee/patient who was given a second chance at life by her co-workers and her CEO.

Learn more about spinal aneshtesia from Dr. James Kryzanski, Co-Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery.

Dr. Megan Evans suggests these six things before trying to become pregnant.

View resources that can be used to relax and reduce stress during the coronavirus.

PFAC Annual Report 2020

Download the 2021 PFAC Annual Report.