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In the News
October 29, 2024
John Wong, MD, Chief of the Division of Clinical Decision Making and a Primary Care Physician at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether women will benefit from starting routine mammograms at age 40.
Giving
calendar-event November 18, 2024 clock 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as a Community Hospice Volunteer! Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We invite you to join our 4-week course to become a volunteer with our hospice program at Care at Home. Your compassion and support can provide comfort to patients and their families when needed most.
In the News
November 1, 2024
Q&A with Brent Forester, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center; Interim Chair of the Department of Neurology at Tufts Medical Center; and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine, about his new study, which found that synthetic THC may be effective in reducing agitation in people with Alzheimer’s dementia.
Support groups
calendar-event Dec 4, 2024 clock 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Are you looking for diabetes management techniques and information on the latest diabetes technology?If so, this educational series and support group are for you!This group is designed for patients with Type 1 diabetes, but those with Type 2 are welcome to attend. You do not have to be a patient of the Diabetes and Endocrine Center to join. In this group, you will gain peer support and learn about healthy lifestyle habits with monthly discussions on insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitor options, smart insulin pens and other insulin delivery devices.In addition to this FREE support group, The Diabetes and Endocrine Center offers diabetes self-management education and training sessions.TopicsEach month a variety of diabetes-related topics will be covered and discussed. Some topics include:Technology ProductsTroubleshootingDeveloping technology options
Support groups
calendar-event Dec 3, 2024 clock 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
This is a weight loss support group facilitated by a Registered Dietitian that provides a sense of community, encouragement, and shared commitment to a healthier lifestyle. It fosters a positive environment where individuals can find motivation and practical tips for their weight loss journey. Get support from peers, embrace your new lifestyle, set goals, talk nutrition and learn new recipes.
Childbirth education
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Join us for our 2-part series where we'll guide you through the different stages and phases of labor, share helpful comfort techniques, discuss pain management options, and cover common medical interventions. We'll also chat about postpartum recovery and adjusting to parenthood and connect you with local parenting resources. During our in-person session you'll get a tour of our labor and delivery unit. Our classes meet over one weekend on both Saturday and Sunday—once online and once face-to-face. We really encourage you to join us for both classes in the series.You will receive a link to join remote classes (session 1).The in-person class will take place at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Perkins Lecture Hall (session 2). Can't commit a whole weekend to these classes? Good news! We also offer this class over 3 Tuesday evenings. Don't worry, the material is exactly the same, just spread out over the sessions differently.
In the News
November 7, 2024
Carl Heilman, MD, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center and Kathryn Noonan, MD, Neurotologist at Tufts MC, in a story about their incredible efforts to remove an acoustic neuroma and save the hearing of a Berklee musical composition student.
Support groups
calendar-event Dec 14, 2024 clock 9:00 am - 12:00 pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
Relax through the process of art-making This free program is for both Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center and Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery patients and their caregivers. All sessions will be held in a hybrid format both in person and virtually* from 9 am–noon on the second Saturday each month. No classes will be held during the summer months. *Please note that the class on December 14th will be held in person only. There will be no virtual or remote participation available for this session.
Giving
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Limited spots remain to run the Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America with Team Tufts MCPlease complete our application and a member of our team will be in touch.
In the News
November 12, 2024
Michelle DiBlasi, DO, Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about arguments for and against daylight savings time.
In the News
November 12, 2024
Tamara Vesel, MD, Chief of the Division of Palliative Care at Tufts Medical Center, and Bernice Burkarth, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Tufts Medicine Care at Home, in an article about their new study, which found that palliative care clinicians can use research to make successful appeals for additional resources.