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Staff members across Beth Israel Lahey Health shared with us why they're choosing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We compiled their stories of hope for the future and want to hear why you're planning to get vaccinated! How will you use your shot? Tag us using #ThisIsMyShot to let us know! Visit https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine/my-shot/ for more inspiration!

We are incredibly thankful for our entire community who have been there for us throughout this challenging year. Your support allows us to continue to provide exceptional care for all of our patients. As we begin to countdown to the new year, there’s still time to make a gift by visiting https://bit.ly/3aEz6JS !

The #COVIDVaccine will NOT give you #COVID19 Get more facts by visiting our coronavirus resource page: https://coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine

UPDATE: The Woburn #COVID19 testing site will have adjusted hours this week. The site will be open from 9AM-2PM on the 31st and closed on the 1st for New Year's Day.

We're excited to launch our latest web series "Covid Conversations" where we discuss the latest COVID-19 news with the experts. In this episode, Jessica Ansel,... MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Research Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research answers the question "how do we know the vaccine is safe?" For more vaccine information, visit coronavirus.bilh.org/vaccine

It's Election Day, and while voting may be a bit different this year, your vote counts, it matters, and it's just as important as ever before. If you haven't done so already, make sure your voice is heard. Be sure to vote today!

The nurses, God bless them all. I think they’re angels in disguise. On March 16, Virginia was admitted to Winchester Hospital with COVID-19. She was put in isolation to prevent others from getting infected and was suffering from trouble breathing and running a fever. After Virgina’s diagnosis, Laurie Thibault, RN, reassured her and told her everything would be okay. Knowing her family wasn’t able to come visit, Laurie went out of her way to call Paula, Virginia’s daughter,... at the end of every shift. After 10 days, Virginia was healthy enough to be discharged and recover in the comfort of her own home with her family. Your support this year has helped the healthcare heroes of Winchester Hospital provide incredible and compassionate care to all of our patients. There’s still time to make a gift before the year ends! Visit https://bit.ly/3aEz6JS to give now.

Our own Karen McAlmon, MD, discusses how racism impacts our most vulnerable population.

From all of us at Winchester Hospital, happy Kwanzaa! We wish you warmth and togetherness this holiday!

Happy Daylight Savings! Remember to "fall back" and set your clocks back one hour. Enjoy the extra hour of shut eye! #DaylightSavingsDay

Saturday shoutout to PEER award winner Darlene Bruen! Darlene was quick to offer a hand to Maternal Child Health and Surgical Services when they needed additional administrative assistance. She exemplifies teamwork in every encounter and her approachability promotes respect, not only for her colleagues but also for the work we do. Thank you, Darlene and congratulations!

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy Halloween!

Sue Powers, RNMS, Associate Director for the Center for Healthy Living, distinctly remembers her discomfort when her mother was undergoing treatment for breast cancer almost 20 years ago and couldn’t find a comfortable bra. We had nowhere to turn for help, Sue said, so I decided that I would find a way to create a safe space for women to shop for bras, wigs, and other items that would help them while undergoing cancer treatments. Now, A Caring Place helps patients with cancer feel normal again. #BreastCancerAwareness

It's #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek, so we're giving a Sunday shoutout to our respiratory care teams! Thank you for your commitment and dedication! Your hard work is always appreciated-and now- more than ever!

It's important to know the facts, lower your risks, and know your family history when it comes to #BreastCancer.

It's Pharmacy Month! Thank you to our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who work tirelessly and are so dedicated to their craft.

MA-DPH is learning how to better help people through COVID-19. Even if you haven’t been sick, your answers can help. Take the survey. www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey

Exciting news! Winchester Hospital placed 48th in the nation in the Lown Institute Hospital Index, which is a new kind of hospital ranking that evaluates hospitals’ performance based on how well they treat their patients, their commitment to providing high-value care, and their investment in community health. Winchester is one of only 10 Massachusetts Hospitals to rank in the top 100 nationwide.... We celebrate this recognition with every colleague and team member! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Healthy State rewind: One of our favorite stories from 2018! I’m not writing sonnets here, but it was something fun that made me feel pumped up and positive. It was one way I could keep my sense of humor.

Have you taken the MA Dept. of Public Health's COVID-19 Community Impact Survey? This statewide effort helps inform new solutions to community problems. Take the survey. www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey