Patient Story: National Donate Life Month 2023
Scott and Barbara Valentino received news that no one wants to hear: Scott needed a liver transplant to save his life. Barbara, his longtime wife, sprung to action.
Understanding Lung Cancer in Individuals Who Never Smoked
LHMC researchers are leading efforts to expand lung cancer screening for non-smokers by working to identify their risk factors for lung cancer. Read more.
Solving the Mystery of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
LHMC’s Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Center diagnosed and treated Elizabeth Wessman’s heart condition after she often felt out of breath. Read her story.
Summertime Hazards
Many summertime activities put you at risk for infections and other health hazards. A few precautions can help keep you and your family safe and healthy.
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offers low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings to detect early stage lung cancers in patients. Call 855-282-4378.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, is a mosquito-borne infection that is often fatal. EEE is rare, with most cases occurring in Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Florida.
Robotic Transplant
Robotic surgeries combine the precision of technology with the expertise of the surgeon. The procedures are revolutionizing medicine in many areas, including transplant and other complex surgeries.
Tick and Mosquito-Related Diseases
Ticks, mosquitoes and other organisms spread an increasing number of illnesses. These are called vector-borne diseases, and you can take steps to protect yourself.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus causes a mosquito-borne infection that is usually mild and goes away on its own. About one out of 150 people with this infection develop a serious illness that can be life-threatening.
Prophylactic Mastectomies Declining
Mastectomy rates increased in the years following Angela Jolie’s decision to have a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. At Lahey, the “Jolie Effect” is beginning to take a downswing.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection. The DTaP vaccination can help prevent pertussis or lessen the episodes of violent coughing that are the hallmark of this disease.
Charlotte Rickert, Volunteer
Charlotte Rickert is a volunteer in Hospital Admissions at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. She is one of more than 200 volunteers who work through the Volunteer and Community Services program at Lahey.