Integrative Medicine http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed Mon, 06 May 2013 19:58:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems spotlights BMC’s Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Care Disparities http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2013/05/02/national-association-of-public-hospitals-and-health-systems-spotlights-bmcs-program-for-integrative-medicine-and-health-care-disparities/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2013/05/02/national-association-of-public-hospitals-and-health-systems-spotlights-bmcs-program-for-integrative-medicine-and-health-care-disparities/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 18:52:30 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=2143 The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems represents America’s safety net hospitals and health systems. These facilities provide high-quality health services for all patients, including the uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay. Boston Medical Center is the largest safety net hospital in New England.

 

This month, NAPH features an article on BMC’s Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Care Disparities. To read the full article, check out their site.

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The film will start at 5 pm in Keefer auditorium. All BUSPH and BUSM members are welcome.

 

Click here for more information: http://sph.bu.edu/studentinsider/StudentOrg.-Corner/busph-sqhc-presents-escape-fire-screening-and-panel-discussion-1130-at-5pm-in-keefer.html

]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/11/26/nov-30-escape-fire-screening-at-boston-university-school-of-public-health/feed/ 0 South End artist and BMC patient Gisela Griffith featured on Boston.com http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/10/03/south-end-artist-and-bmc-patient-gisela-griffith-featured-on-boston-com/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/10/03/south-end-artist-and-bmc-patient-gisela-griffith-featured-on-boston-com/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=2032 A detailed piece on artist Gisela Griffith’s new exhibit–being displayed at BMC’s Shapiro Center–can be found here http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/south_end/2012/09/south_end_artist_heads_collabo.html

]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/10/03/south-end-artist-and-bmc-patient-gisela-griffith-featured-on-boston-com/feed/ 0 Play the BMC Wellness Scavenger Hunt, enter to win an iPad 2! http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/17/play-the-bmc-wellness-scavenger-hunt-enter-to-win-an-ipad-2/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/17/play-the-bmc-wellness-scavenger-hunt-enter-to-win-an-ipad-2/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:55:20 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=2026 The recently launched Boston Medical Center Wellness Program is sponsoring an online scavenger hunt to promote their new website.  First prize is an iPad 2, and the second place winner will receive a free massage from the Integrative Medicine massage therapist. To visit the BMC Wellness Program website, click here. Details about the scavenger hunt can be found at http://www.bumc.bu.edu/wellness/scavenger-hunt/.

]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/17/play-the-bmc-wellness-scavenger-hunt-enter-to-win-an-ipad-2/feed/ 0 Secrets of Nature: Collaborative Embroidery Project by Cancer Survivors http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/13/secrets-of-nature-collaborative-embroidery-project-by-cancer-survivors/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/13/secrets-of-nature-collaborative-embroidery-project-by-cancer-survivors/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:14:11 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=2023 Visit the Secrets of Nature embroidery exhibit at Boston Medical Center, conceived and curated by South End artist Gisela Griffith.
The beautiful artwork of some of Boston Medical Center’s own patients is on display in the Shapiro Lobby from September 12-26th. For more information, click here.

]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/13/secrets-of-nature-collaborative-embroidery-project-by-cancer-survivors/feed/ 0 BMC Doctor Named to CMS Innovation Advisory Program Aimed at Improving Patient Care http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/07/bmc-doctor-named-to-cms-innovation-advisory-program-aimed-at-improving-patient-care/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/07/bmc-doctor-named-to-cms-innovation-advisory-program-aimed-at-improving-patient-care/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:50:48 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=2021 Winnie Suen, MD, MSc, a geriatrician and palliative care consultant at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been selected as a member of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program. The initiative, launched by the CMS Innovation Center, will help health professionals deepen or sharpen skills that drive improvements to patient care and reduce costs. Read the entire news release at http://www.bmc.org/about/news/release-BMC-doctor-named-to-CMS-Innovation-Advisory-Program.htm

]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/09/07/bmc-doctor-named-to-cms-innovation-advisory-program-aimed-at-improving-patient-care/feed/ 0 Second Annual Integrative Nursing Conference at Boston Medical Center http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/03/16/second-annual-integrative-nursing-conference-at-boston-medical-center/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/03/16/second-annual-integrative-nursing-conference-at-boston-medical-center/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:26:04 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=1424 The second annual Integrative Nursing Conference entitled “The Art of Healing” will be held on May 1, 2012 from 4:00-7:15 pm in Hiebert Lounge at Boston University School of Medicine. Peg Baim, BS, NP, Clinical Director of the Center for Training at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at MGH will be the keynote speaker for this event. The conference will also feature demonstrations from a variety of holistic practitioners. For more information, please see the conference brochure or flyer.

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]]> http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/03/05/march-is-national-nutrition-month/feed/ 0 The Healing Power of Music Therapy Discussed on PBS http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/03/05/the-healing-power-of-music-therapy-discussed-on-pbs/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/2012/03/05/the-healing-power-of-music-therapy-discussed-on-pbs/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:42:47 +0000 Danielle Dresner http://www.bumc.bu.edu/integrativemed/?p=1322 Read here for more on the healing powers of music. Then drop in on one of our music therapy sessions, March 12, 5-6pm, ACC-2 Eye Clinic Waiting Room.

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