Blum Center Events
About Kidney Disease, Transplantation, and Innovations at Mass General2023-02-14
In celebration of National Donor Day on February 14, Dr. Leonardo Riella from the Kidney Transplant Program at Mass General will give an introduction to kidney disease, discuss kidney transplantation as the best treatment option, and more.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Raising Healthy Hearts – Tips for Caregivers to Maximize a Child’s Heart Health for a Lifetime2023-02-09
We all want our children to be healthy for a lifetime. Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz of Mass General for Children will share the essentials to helping children and their families on their way to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Climate Change and Health Series: The Intersection Between Climate Change and Malnutrition on Health2023-02-08
This talk will explore the impact of climate change on food access and nutrition and will discuss individual and policy-focused recommendations to address these intersecting threats to public health.
Staying Healthy: Sex Differences in Heart Disease2023-02-01
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women alike. Dr. Colleen Harrington will review the differences in heart disease between women and men, special considerations for women's heart health, and more.
Climate Change and Health Series: Migration of Populations with Implications for Health2023-01-19
Migration is increasing locally and globally due to climate change. This presentation will offer an overview of climate migration patterns and address implications for people’s health, locally and worldwide.
Mental Health and the Congenital Heart Disease Patient and Doctor2023-01-12
Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease known to be accompanied by periods of anxiety and depression. Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, will review resiliency strategies and behavioral health knowledge in this program.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Adapt and Overcome – Tips to Build Resiliency in Children2023-01-11
Resiliency is an important skill for overall wellbeing. Aude Henin, PhD, will share tips to help your child and family cope with challenges and stressors as the world readjusts after a global pandemic.
The Thyroid Gland: Importance, Illnesses, and Treatment Options2023-01-05
Join Dr. Nikolaos Stathatos at the Mass General Blum Center for a talk on how the thyroid gland works, why it is so important, the common problems, and the best available treatments.
Dermatology Series: Monkeypox and the Skin – What You Need to Know About the 2022 Outbreak2022-12-13
Monkeypox virus has been around, but became a point of global focus in 2022. Learn more about Monkeypox virus transmission, signs and symptoms, care of the skin during and after infection, and treatment options in this presentation.
Climate Change and Health Series: Populations at Higher Risk for Health Consequences of Climate Change2022-12-12
Climate change is an urgent public health problem that impacts everyone, including at-risk populations. Factors and climate change impacts that contribute to health disparities will be discussed in this presentation at the Mass General Blum Center.
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