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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.

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide – more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Experts agree that lung cancer prevention for high-risk patients starts with lung cancer screening. In fact, studies show 20 percent fewer deaths among heavy smokers who were screened.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an alarming spike in newborn congenital syphilis cases over the past decade.

During the holidays we can sometimes lose sight of our healthy eating practices. Our registered dietitians have compiled eight tips to keep us on track!

National safety distinction is the latest of many recent quality recognitions.

"We take great pride in our organizational commitment to quality and patient safety," said Diana Richardson, President of Tufts Medical Center.

Sarah Persing, MD, MPH specializes in breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, microsurgery and general plastic reconstructive surgeries at Tufts Medicine. She performs oncoplastic breast surgery at both Tufts Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital and answers common questions about oncoplastic breast surgery.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. on organ transplant wait lists. Read Tufts Medical Center's perspective on what you can do to help.

Mini pony makes therapy visit to former owner at High Pointe House.

Targeted genome sequencing found to deliver routine results more quickly and at a lower cost; lack of standardization in analytic techniques remains a barrier to diagnosis and medical care for genetic disorders in the first year of life.

Bob and Dottie are hardworking full-time employees of Tufts Medical Center who, on any given day, can be found walking the halls of the hospital.

MelroseWakefield Hospital celebrated the re-opening of the cardiac rehabilitation program.

Dozens of volunteers, hospital administrators and staff, representatives from the Greater Boston Food Pantry recently gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Mobile Food Market.

New Chief Operating Officer to advance system strengths and address changing industry dynamics.

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has received a $78.4 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH, the fourth consecutive grant since its founding in 2008.

Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. joined the Tufts Medicine family as Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine and Professor of Psychiatry and the Dr. Francis S. Arkin Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment and the start of a difficult journey. On Sunday, May 21, thousands of survivors and supporters came together on the streets of Lowell to make that journey a little easier.

On Thursday, May 11, hospital leadership celebrated the accomplishments of our Patient Care Services team at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards held in the Clark Auditorium at the main campus. The event, held during Nurses Week, honors those who exemplify the unwavering commitment to patient care that is a hallmark of the nursing profession. Honorees were nominated for the award by their peers.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Tufts Medical Center nurses Renee and Emma Bothwell share what makes their role at Tufts MC special. This mother and daughter team are dedicated professionals who take great pride in being a part of the Tufts MC culture.