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Seasoned Veterans MGH celebrates
employees who have dedicated 25 to
40 years to the hospital.
This Too Shall Pass Learn how
one woman survived breast cancer
and a heart attack with the help of
MGH staff.
Bridging the Gap Find out how a
new health plan is helping Indiana
residents get coverage when they
need it most.
Eat Your Veggies Go inside the
kitchen with Missy Chase Lapine,
author of The Sneaky Chef, to learn
the cooking tricks that will get your
kids to eat.
Fresh Beginnings Undergoing cancer
treatment can be liberating. Take it
from this survivor.
Decades of Opportunity Whether
you’re in your 20s or 70s, you need to
care for your heart. Here’s what this
all-important muscle needs over time.
Effort
Golf legend
Tiger Woods
knows a thing or two
about joint surgery.
Most important: Today’s
procedures can keep
you in the game.
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Special
49Valued
Opinions
Evaluating
the past and present
health of our community
provides valuable
insights into the future,
and promises a healthier
tomorrow.
Keeping Score What do you know
about metabolic syndrome? Take
our quiz to find out—and to learn why
awareness is so crucial.
Your Big Give These heartwarming
stories of generosity and compassion
will delight and inspire you.
Roll Up Your Sleeve It’s flu season.
For many people, that means it’s time
for that lifesaving shot.
Tidings of Comfort and Health
Making your list and checking it twice?
Here are some fabulously fun gift ideas
with a well-being bonus.
Blueprint for Safety A look at how
hospitals are protecting patients from
check-in to check-out.
Radical Radiology MGH’s radiology
department is at the forefront of
today’s technology. Find out what’s
new and how it affects you.
Stop Suffering There’s good news
at MGH for patients suffering with
chronic pain.
Departments
2 Opening Thoughts
It’s business as usual
at MGH.
3 Life In General
The latest news
from MGH.
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Excellence Who’s
lighting the
hospital’s halls?
54 Volunteer Services
Honoring those
who give their time
and talents.
55 Donations Because
of people like you,
we can make a
difference.
56 Community
Connections
Education programs
and support groups.
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL O’NEILL, CORBIS OUTLINE
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