Suspect accused of stabbing Holliston man held on $10,000 bail Sep 3, 2009
He had surgery on his chest at Boston Medical Center and spent six days in the hospital. Other witnesses identified Rodrigues as the stabber, police said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Lexington boy remains hospitalized after wagon collides with car Sep 2, 2009
The younger boy was transported to Hanscom by ambulance and then was flown to Boston Medical Center. The girl was transported to Boston Medical Center in an ambulance and was released last night. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Want to be a Big Bro or Big Sis? Aug 27, 2009
He had a hard time making friends, said Jones, 33, who works as a laboratory technologist at Boston Medical Center. He was aggressive. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
MHS students mourn death of classmate in traffic accident Aug 26, 2009
Alessandra Castner, known as Allie, was rushed by Med Flight to Boston Medical Center after being struck by a car at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Mohawk Road, where she sustained serious injuries. Castner was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Man hospitalized after Marstons Mills boating accident Aug 21, 2009
Michael Stamos was flown to Boston Medical Center with serious injuries after crashing into a boat around 4 p.m., public safety officials said Thursday. Stamos is in critical condition, a hospital spokeswoman said late this morning. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Canton driver in fair condition after Route 138 crash Aug 19, 2009
Canton resident Matthew Rosenthal, 46, remains in fair condition at Boston Medical Center Tuesday after being med-flighted last Friday, Aug. 14, when his car hit another car head-on on Route 138, just north of Dan Road. Rosenthal, who was driving a 2002 BMW, collided with an Acura minivan driven by another Canton resident, Christine Keough, 18. (Canton Journal, MA)
Young cancer survivor breaks neck in shallow dive Aug 19, 2009
Friends and family are rallying to the cause of Eric Donovan, 21, once again, as he lies in critical condition at Boston Medical Center, recovering from surgery to realign and fuse his spine ... Eric was taken to Boston Medical Center at 5:35 p.m by the MedFlight helicopter, which landed at nearby Conservation Park. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Driver injured in Route 138 head-on crash Aug 15, 2009
Canton firefighters treat a driver who was seriously injured in a two-car, head-on collision on Route 138, Canton, this afternoon at 12:32 p.m. The driver was taken by Med-Flite to Boston Medical Center after the collision, which occurred just north of the intersection with Dan Road, according to the Canton Fire Department ... Canton firefighters treat a driver who was seriously injured in a two-car, head-on collision on Route 138, Canton, this afternoon at 12:32 p.m. The driver was taken by... (Canton Journal, MA)
Joanna's legacy Aug 11, 2009
Trozzi is director of the Good Grief Program at the Boston Medical Center, a program that provides discussion groups for adults and peer groups for children. Children and teens, who can find their grief so hard to express, find an outlet for their feelings through writing, playing, singing, and art, and through talking to each other. (Weymouth News, MA)
Mullins grief makes way for hope Aug 7, 2009
Trozzi directs the Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center. Good Grief services include The Circle, a discussion group that helps children, parents, or guardians cope with the tragic death of a family member. (Weymouth News, MA)
Boston Medical Center’s chief to retire next year Jul 29, 2009
Boston Medical Center s chief to retire next year - The Boston Globe ... Elaine Ullian, who transformed Boston Medical Center into a hugely successful teaching hospital, announced yesterday that she will retire, amid what could be the hospital s worst financial crisis in years ... Earlier this month, Boston Medical Center sued Massachusetts officials, accusing them of illegally cutting payments for treating thousands of poor patients and plunging the hospital into fiscal uncertainty. (Boston Globe)
On point: Marblehead acupuncturist blends East and West Jul 18, 2009
The first was with the Elder Services Plan in Lynn and the second was at Boston Medical Center, which included a free walk-in clinic and work in the pediatric intensive care unit. I value my clinical experience, says Savasta. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Dr. Pushkar Mehra helps children in the Ukraine Jul 17, 2009
Editor s Note: The following was submitted by Boston Medical Center. Dr. Pushkar Mehra, a resident of Dover, director of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston Medical Center and associate professor and vice chairman of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, led the first BU team to Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, from May 18-25, as part of the Smiles International Foundation, Smiles of Ukraine Program s medical team ... I am proud to be a... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
A final salute to a seaman Jul 14, 2009
McCarthy was initially listed in critical condition at Boston Medical Center, but his condition was later upgraded to fair. He was released from the hospital on July 10. (Weymouth News, MA)
BMC’s financestake turn for worse Jul 12, 2009
Boston Medical Center forecasts first loss in five years - The Boston Globe ... Boston Medical Center, the state s largest provider of medical treatment to the poor, is bracing for dramatic financial losses, which some fear will force it to slash programs and jeopardize care for thousands of poverty-stricken families ... Ironically, hospital officials blame the downturn partly on changes ushered in with the state s groundbreaking mandatory health insurance law, which Boston Medical Center... (Boston Globe)
Four car accidents in 12 hours on Canton roads Jul 10, 2009
Five people were transported to Norwood Hospital, two to Boston Medical Center, Police Chief Kenneth Berkowitz said ... An accident at Randolph and Turnpike streets occurred at 9:30 p.m. Canton Fire Department Lt. John Hutchinson said six people were injured, and two of them were taken to Boston Medical Center. (Canton Journal, MA)
Seaman killed, Weymouth cousin injured in Quincy car crash Jul 8, 2009
McCarthy was initially listed in critical condition at Boston Medical Center, but at press time, he was reported to be in fair condition. I ve been doing this since 2001, and this is one of the worst accidents I ve seen, Flaherty said on the morning of July 6. (Weymouth News, MA)
Braintree High graduate killed in Quincy car crash Jul 7, 2009
Six people, including McCarthy, were taken to various hospitals, and McCarthy was listed in critical condition in an induced coma at Boston Medical Center. I ve been doing this since 2001, and this is one of the worst accidents I ve seen, Flaherty said on the morning of July 6. (Weymouth News, MA)
July 2 fire log Jul 4, 2009
The patient was transported to UMass Worcester with ALS 1 Med flight transported to Boston Medical Center. One patient was transported to NVMC, another patient transported to Emerson. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Bourne loses a young star: Speed was a factor in crash; none wore seatbelts Jul 3, 2009
The driver of the 1984 Porsche coupe, Jonathan Muir of Falmouth, suffered massive chest injuries and was ultimately taken to the Boston Medical Center, where he remained at the Bourne Courier s press time. Woodside said Muir had received a speeding ticket the night before in Falmouth. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Council on Aging Notes Jun 26, 2009
Knitters work on their own projects as well as make things for charitable organizations such as Belmont COA Craft Fair and for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Boston Medical Center. All that is required is a desire to participate, be sociable and friendly and the ability to follow simple instructions. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Charges filed against driver who hit Abington girl Jun 24, 2009
According to the girl s great-uncle, Fred Villa of Abington, Rix suffered a fracture on her skull, a broken pelvis and hip, and was flown the dasy of the accident June 17 by MedFlight helicopter to Boston Medical Center. Villa said Rix s injuries were not as severe as his family originally thought. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Plan limits permanent honors Jun 16, 2009
Hayes added that the group was helped greatly by meeting with Boston Medical Center grief counselor Maria Trozzi. Especially the help of Maria Trozzi, who s brilliant, an absolutely brilliant person, got me to understand that the policy we re doing and what we do here is all about education, and this policy should be about education and educating children, he said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
May tax freefall totals 14 percent Jun 6, 2009
With policymakers still scrambling to erase the red ink in the current fiscal year, the Senate passed a $646 million supplemental spending bill that includes $64 million for the Boston Medical Center, spending the House opposes, setting up a likely conference committee on budget fixes for the fiscal year that has 26 days remaining. Legally required due to a $1. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Senators reject $7.5M for urban hospital finances Jun 5, 2009
Anthony Galluccio's opposition to the amendment, added, "He represents one of the pigs at the trough." Three hospitals aligned under the Cambridge Health Alliance and Boston Medical Center have long attracted large sums of funds from Beacon Hill for extensive services provided to the poor, often generating resentment from senators representing other parts of the state where services are also provided to patients without the ability to pay ... Robert O'Leary said Boston Medical Center has $530... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
State Capitol Briefs, May 22 evening edition May 23, 2009
The Senate rejected proposals to provide more funds to disproportionate share hospitals other than Boston Medical Center and Cambridge Health Alliance, require all state MassHealth members to move to managed care plans and to eliminate the secretaries of labor and education. FORECAST: JOB TROUGH STILL A YEAR AWAY, 9. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Second fatality in Route 128 rollover in Burlington May 23, 2009
This afternoon, 43-year-old Juan Condorie of Lawrence died at Boston Medical Center as a result of injuries suffered when he was ejected from the motor vehicle he was riding in during the crash ... Condorie was transported from the scene by medical helicopter to Boston Medical Center, where he died this afternoon ... According to Capt. Tim Brown of the Burlington Fire Department, Medflight airlifted the second victim ejected to Boston Medical Center. (Burlington Union, MA)
Weymouth students get lesson about Melanies law May 19, 2009
An ambulance took Melanie to South Shore Hospital for treatment but doctors decided to transfer her to Boston Medical Center to receive specialized care a short time later. At Boston Medical Center things did not go well, Bersani said. (Weymouth News, MA)
NIH grant helps Cambridge-based company prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome May 17, 2009
As Dr. Robert Sege, chief of ambulatory pediatrics at the Boston Medical Center, said, Lisa and her crew at Vida really get it they have looked at the available material, brought all the stakeholders together, and are well-situated to make the next bold step in abuse prevention. Vida s proposal to develop All Babies Cry: Shaken Baby Syndrome Parent Education Toolkit dovetails with a recent state mandate to educate parents at birth about Shaken Baby Syndrome. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
DCR trying to evict Friends of the Fells on May 15, 2009 May 15, 2009
We think it s probably payback as the Friends of the Fells has not gone along with this development project, he said, referring to the languishing project proposed for the site of the former Boston Medical Center. It looks like there s another whole story here. (Malden Observer, MA)
Holliston man stabbed in Framingham; injuries life threatening May 12, 2009
Police said Kuchinksy was taken by medical rescue helicopter to the Boston Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A Boston Medical Center spokeswoman said they have no information about Kuchinsky being a patient at the hospital. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Danvers Herald May 12, 2009
His son lived one more day, dying on Saturday, May 9, at 4:44 p.m., at Boston Medical Center, to which he had been airlifted from Beverly Hospital ... Lyons Ambulance personnel quickly took the boy to Beverly Hospital, from which he was flown by helicopter to Boston Medical Center. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
South Shore Hospital, Quincy Medical Center might team up May 9, 2009
Discussions about a possible clinical affiliation began shortly after Boston Medical Center decided to end a $2 million annual subsidy to Quincy Medical Center in response to state budget cuts. We decided to sit down for a couple of meetings between the two of us to see if we shared the same kind of vision, said South Shore Hospital President Richard Aubut said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Friends of the Fells must move May 9, 2009
We think it s probably payback as the Friends of the Fells has not gone along with this development project, he said, referring to the languishing Langwood Commons project proposed for the site of the former Boston Medical Center. It looks like there s another whole story here. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Obituary: Harry Bauer May 9, 2009
Dr. Bauer completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston Medical Center in 1955, the same year he married. In 1956, he finished a fellowship in cardiology at New England Medical Center and opened a private practice in Needham. (Needham Tab, MA)
A journey to walk again May 8, 2009
Cummings spent four weeks in the intensive care unit at Boston Medical Center, and doctors told his family he would be lucky to make it through the night, let alone walk again. He spent the next three years in physical therapy for 45 minutes a day, three days a week all that his health insurance would cover. (Canton Journal, MA)
Easton driver who seriously injured two pedestrian charged May 6, 2009
Giovanni and Doreen Delmonaco, both 54, were seriously injured in the crash and taken to Boston Medical Center. Their daughter and the dog were not injured. (Easton Journal, MA)
Driver to be charged in Easton Easter pedestrian crash May 2, 2009
The Delmonacos were both transported to Boston Medical Center. A hospital spokesman said Thursday that the Delmonaco family has requested that no further information about their conditions be made public. (Easton Journal, MA)
Easton couple recovering from accident Apr 28, 2009
Originally taken to Boston Medical Center after the accident, he is now recovering at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital ... She is still at Boston Medical Center but expects to be released soon, Dominico said ... Both were taken to Boston Medical Center Giovanni by ambulance and Doreen by MedFlight. (Easton Journal, MA)
Elderly abuse case court date delayed to June Apr 18, 2009
A day later, Priscilla Friberg died at Boston Medical Center. Friberg s attorney Nicole Reilly said that she hopes to have the charges, assault and battery on a person over 60 and witness intimidation, heard in district court, instead of superior court. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Woman accused of killing unborn child, daughter Apr 18, 2009
Fang Chi Xue, 38, was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the arms and abdomen at Boston Medical Center and is expected to be arraigned on two counts of murder, Norfolk District Attorney William Keating said. She was 7 months pregnant. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Guest commentary: Putting cash in the health safety net Apr 17, 2009
Safety net hospitals like the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and Boston Medical Center (BMC), which serve a disproportionate share of uninsured and low income patients, rely heavily on Medicaid funding. Prior to the implementation of the state s public insurance program, known as Commonwealth Care, these safety net hospitals were able to tap into additional Medicaid dollars in recognition of inadequate Medicaid payments and the large number of uninsured patients for whom they care. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Route 95 rollovers cause four-car crash Canton Apr 15, 2009
The injured included Margaret Somerville, 65, of Foxboro, who was not transported to a hospital, and Saviengts Victorin, 46, of Hyde Park, who was transported to Boston Medical Center. The other two motorists, David Escobararcay, 26, of Providence, and Lydia Lendry, 76, of Johnston, Rhode Island, were not injured. (Canton Journal, MA)
All I heard was ... screaming: Easton couple injured when struck while walking Apr 14, 2009
Doreen and Giovanni Delmonaco, both 54, of Sheridan Street, were taken to Boston Medical Center by Medflight helicopter following the crash at Sheridan and Wilbur streets, police said. Both were listed in critical condition at 7 p.m. Sunday evening, a hospital spokeswoman said. (Easton Journal, MA)
State Capitol Briefs, April 9 Apr 13, 2009
Commonwealth Care offers enrollees a choice of four managed care organizations Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, Fallon Community Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan and Network Health. A fifth, Commonwealth Family Health Plan, will be added in July. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kate Evans returns from traumatic injuries to the Chieftains girls lacrosse team Apr 3, 2009
No one ever prepares you for that part of parenthood, said Karen Evans, Kate s mother, 11 months after receiving the call that her 17-year-old daughter had been in an accident and was being med-flighted to Boston Medical Center ... Meanwhile, at the Boston Medical Center, it was a living nightmare for the Evans family, trying to figure out what long-term injuries Kate had suffered. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Somerville schools highlighted by legislators as model for sensitivity to traumatized children Apr 2, 2009
Keynote speaker Betsy McAlister Groves, Director of the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center, will discuss the impact that trauma can have on children and the role schools can play in helping traumatized children become successful learners. The event is being co-sponsored by Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Education Sen. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Mass. Police: Man Killed Sisters At Birthday Party Mar 30, 2009
She remained hospitalized Sunday at Boston Medical Center with stab wounds but was expected to survive. Authorities say Revelus got into a fight with neighbors early Saturday evening. (CBS News -- US)
Topsfield man suspected of killing his mother Mar 26, 2009
A day later, Priscilla Friberg died at Boston Medical Center ... She was then transferred by helicopter to Boston Medical Center where she later died. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
The Right View: A charter school worth every penny Mar 25, 2009
Currently we have 20 of our graduating seniors engaged in internships at some of the finest businesses in the area, including Boston Medical Center, Food for Free, Improv Boston, Cambridge-Ellis School, Met Life Financial and Teen Voices Magazine. Our students receive a very strong liberal arts education that prepares them for college with an emphasis on Humanities, Mathematics, Spanish and Science. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Littleton mom joins call for safer alternatives to cosmetics with harmful substances Mar 14, 2009
"The reality of today's world is that we, humans, have contaminated our environment and poisoned ourselves. Not intentionally, but due to our industrial ingenuity, our carelessness, and our unwillingness to study and regulate what we expose ourselves and our environment to, said Dr. Sean Palfrey, a pediatrician at Boston Medical Center and former president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many products tested by the Campaign, including baby shampoo, bubble bath... (Littleton Independent, MA)
New diabetes, endocrinology center now open at LMH Mar 1, 2009
She is board certified in endocrinology and completed her endocrinology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. Hamilton completed her Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess medical Center. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Departing Goliath crane renamed USS Harvey Feb 28, 2009
Walker was released, while De Cree, who suffered a broken leg, was transferred to Boston Medical Center, where he underwent surgery prior to his release. All work stopped when the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began an investigation. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Hallmark Health announces new Diabetes and Endocrinology Center Feb 24, 2009
She is board certified in endocrinology and completed her endocrinology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Hamilton completed her Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess medical Center. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Two men die in fiery crash on Route 495 Feb 22, 2009
The driver was extricated and taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Carter said the state police reconstructed the accident, and afterwards, the Jaws had to be used again to remove the truck from around the sign post. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Town Commons: Competing for the right reasons Feb 8, 2009
I had some observation hours at Boston Medical Center and that solidified it for me. She is interested in attending Springfield College, Salve Regina, or Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
State Capitol Briefs, Wednesday, Feb. 4 Feb 8, 2009
By State House News Service. Thu Feb 05, 2009, 04:07 PM EST. (Beacon Villager, MA)
