Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric care, as well as emergency, ambulatory, and diagnostic services.

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital will be hosting an in-person hiring event for Certified Nursing Assistants. More details here: https://t.co/zFnxytq4vR

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We're excited to share that we're in the final stages of our expansion project. New additions include: 78 new hospital beds, additional MRI and endoscopy capabilities, and a new parking garage. Watch the transformation here:

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Last week, our staff got their first look at the New East Wing Expansion and Inpatient Addition Tower. The building will add 78 new inpatient beds across 3 units by 2026 and includes 3T MRI and endoscopy suites, and an 8 new bed procedural recovery unit.

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For coffee drinkers, caffeine is an essential part of their day. David Benavides, MD, a sleep expert at the Brigham, weighs in on the relationship between coffee and sleep in Newsweek. https://t.co/cm3GgrvbZ2

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Many people need knee replacement surgery at some point in their lives, whether due to arthritis or injury. Learn about the pros and in this Q&A with orthopedic surgeon Adam Olsen, MD. https://t.co/zBOQsTz2V3

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Has a nurse from our hospital positively impacted you or a family member in the last year? Submit a letter of nomination for this person to be recognized in @BostonGlobe's Salute to Nurses section here:
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Paul Sax, MD, clinical director of infectious diseases at the Brigham, shares his perspective on the flu surge via the @BostonGlobe. https://t.co/TA8tNyts8E

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Cases of norovirus are on the rise in Massachusetts, and have more than doubled compared to last year. Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes is featured in this @CBS article to discuss: https://t.co/wJmwAnQ9rL

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Workouts may look a bit different as we age, but Dr. Elizabeth Matzkin shares that you can “absolutely be fitter at 40 or 50 than you were at 30, it will just take effort.” Learn more in this @nytimes piece: https://t.co/opZCkp1E5t

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Recent reports of bird flu in North America have experts chiming in. Dr. Jeremy Faust was recently featured in a @BostonDotCom article to discuss the threat of bird flu. https://t.co/WBoWsXw1Tv

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Research has shown that eating cheese can influence biomarkers related to sleep apnea. Kaitlin Storck Potts, PhD, a research fellow studying sleep and diet is featured in this @foodandwine article to discuss. https://t.co/l1toqSrMrn

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A recent trend on TikTok claims that pepcid can help ease PMS symptoms. Polina Teslyar, MD, weighs in on this claim in this Health article: https://t.co/U6EllV1d7G

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Polar plunges are a popular practice on New Year’s Day and during winter in general. Jorge Plutzky, MD, was recently featured in this @WCVB article to discuss the benefits and risks: https://t.co/rnlP8Di8df

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Big meals tend to lead to sleepiness, but why exactly is that? Rich Joseph, MD, was featured in a @HuffPostUK article to discuss sleepiness after eating: https://t.co/9WyBntZ7r1

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Can common household products make us sick? Peter Chai, MD, an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist, discusses six common household items that can be harmful in this @FortuneMagazine article: https://t.co/XuiNE3zotR

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George Dominiak, MD, a @MassGenBrigham psychiatrist, discusses warning signs and treatment for seasonal affective disorder in this @WCVB piece: https://t.co/MDEK7DcILQ

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Jeffrey Karp, MD, PhD, was recently featured in a @VICE article to discuss what he calls a “pendulum lifestyle”, explaining that the approach “acknowledges life’s natural ebb and flow, and empowers you to thrive amidst the swings.” https://t.co/fAZnY5Shu2

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A recent study shows that sitting too much, regardless of if someone exercises as well, can cause heart problems. First study author Ezim Ajufo, MD, was recently featured in a @people article to discuss: https://t.co/givppVVbAh

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The US surgeon general recently shared a warning about the link between alcohol and cancer. Dr. Shuji Ogino was featured in this @CNN piece to discuss how alcohol can reduce nutrients that protect against cancer: https://t.co/L37soiywbe

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Abigail Waldman, MD, FAAD, (@abbywaldman) was recently featured on @WCVB to discuss managing psoriasis flare-ups in the winter: https://t.co/RzIbHRjZbA