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No Monday blues at @MGBforChildren today! @MtJoyBand performed a mini concert for our pediatric patients, their families and our staff. The room was packed with good vibes and great energy. Thanks to @FamilyReach for helping make this special visit to @mghcancercenter possible.

What a day! 🩺 Take Our Children to Work Day was filled with learning, inspiration and fun. Thank you to all the staff and kids who made it such a memorable experience and to everyone helping shape the future of healthcare!

Struggling to lose weight despite doing everything “right”? Your circulation might be to blame. Even subtle issues with blood flow can slow your metabolism and make it harder to burn fat. According to Anahita Dua, MD, director of the Vascular Lab at @MassGenBrigham, healthy…

🌡️ There's still time to help us reach our $4 MILLION fundraising goal for the 16th annual Run to Home Base presented by @RTX_News — and support Veterans, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen. To support today, please visit runtohomebase.org/index.cfm?fuse….

From Lab Coat to Crown 👑 Khailah N-R Griffin, BS, was a cardiology tech at Mass General by day—and now holds the title of Miss Massachusetts 2025. Her work bridges science, advocacy & service, both in and out of the lab. Next stop: @MissAmerica.

Mass General employees watching @Jeopardy Friday night might have been shouting at their TVs: In the category “19th Century Folk,” a $1600 clue read “The Ether Dome at this New England hospital is where William T.G. Morton made the first use of modern surgical anesthesia in…

While swimsuit color may seem like just a fashion decision, it can actually affect how visible your child is in the water and help keep them safe. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children. Small steps, like choosing the right swimsuit color, can make…

Fireworks from the floor!🎆Abbey Tyrrell, BSN, RN, caught the best Fourth of July views from Ellison 19. A moment of beauty during a day of care. Thank you to our incredible nurses who go above and beyond every shift! #MassGeneralMonday

Not all flotation devices prevent drowning. To help keep children safe in or near water, choose a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that fits your child’s weight. 🚫 Not recommended: Water wings, puddle jumpers, floaties and inner tubes. Remember: A life jacket does NOT…

Struggling to fall asleep because of restlessness and tingling in your legs? It might be restless leg syndrome. In this @cnn article, John Winkelman, MD, talks about what to look for and how to manage it: spklr.io/6012BDDe6

Where city lights meet life-saving heights.🚁 #MassGeneralMonday 📷: SvenTheRN

Thanks to the generosity of our @MassGenBrigham employees, 65 baby baskets were delivered to nine Mass General Brigham locations! 🧺🍼 Each basket was filled with essential items for new families in need. These thoughtful gifts will support parents and newborns across our…

Sanjula Singh's, MD, emphasizes that improving your Brain Care Score is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and common cancers. A new study from @MassGenBrigham reveals that the McCance Brain Care Score, a 21-point tool, can predict risks. Read more: spklr.io/6010B8x6g

A new treatment, adapted from cancer research, known as CAR T-cell therapy, may be changing the future of lupus care. Jennifer Le, a patient of Meghan Sise, MD, at Mass General, shared her experience in the @nytimes: spklr.io/6012B8eBy

Meet Nathan Wu: Med Student by Day, Superhero by Heart @HarvardMed student Nathan Wu brings joy to pediatric patients at Mass General Brigham for Children and @SpauldingRehab through the Healing Little Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit he co-founded with his father. Dressed as…

☀️ Hello, summer! As the season officially begins, it's the perfect time to prioritize your health, whether that means staying hydrated, protecting your skin, or making time for movement. Wishing you a safe, healthy and joyful summer from all of us at Mass General! 💙

Recent reports show a rise in melanoma cases in Massachusetts, particularly among younger women. Jeff Yu, MD, MS, a dermatologist at Mass General, spoke with @WCVB to share what might be driving the trend. spklr.io/6015BBEn5

Climate change is making it harder for people to "keep their cool" and affecting their mental health. James McKowen, PhD, psychologist and co-chair of the Climate and Mental Health Initiative at Mass General, sat down with @WCVB to share what people can do.…