News • April 1, 2025
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP), the 2,400+ physician organization of BIDMC, is pleased to announce a new name and look for the former Associated Physicians of HMFP to Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP). “Today’s launch of LSP is the next phase of an ongoing effort to provide a strategically strong look and feel for our 700+ specialty physicians who provide world class care across an expansive community hospital network,” said Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, president and CEO. Click to see the new website and learn more.
Pathology • March 21, 2025
We are incredibly proud of our Pathology faculty at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who presented sessions at USCAP - United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Click to see the highlights.
Medical Achievement • March 19, 2025
In new research now published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center demonstrate the continued safety of ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds) in contemporary practice. They found that patients who receive UEAs are often sicker than those who don’t receive them. Remarkably, after accounting for these differences, those who received UEAs had reduced mortality, emphasizing their safety and importance in routine clinical care. Click heading to learn more.
News • March 19, 2025
Congratulations to HMFP President & CEO Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, who was named to the 2025 Becker's Healthcare Great Leaders in Healthcare list. Overseeing more than 2,400 physicians and an $890 million organization, she ensures financial stability while advancing patient-centered care.
OB/GYN • March 18, 2025
Approximately 43% of women report some form of sexual dysfunction. The BIDMC Center for Intimate Health and Wellness, run by HMFP physician Mallika Anand, MD, is offering a one-day virtual CME course, Female Sexual Wellness: Identifying Concerns and Treatment Options, on May 2 for physicians, other clinicians, and researchers. Click to learn more and register.
Medicine • March 18, 2025
The Department of Medicine is delighted to share that the American Diabetes Association has announced the 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners, and recognized Barbara Kahn, MD, MS, and Shingo Kajimura, PhD, faculty of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. The awards honor academics, healthcare providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in diabetes care and research. Click to learn more.
