Clinically speaking, the 164 caregivers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center for three days at the end of June was an unusual bunch. Oncologists, nephrologists, palliative care experts, sports medicine doctors, social workers, OB/GYNs, pharmacists, primary care physicians, nurses, chaplains and even one veterinarian, among others, representing 9 countries, 27 states, 80 institutions, and 17… Continue reading Clinicians learn how to talk to patients about what matters most and be change agents for better care
More than 140 members of the Ariadne Labs community gathered for the annual Year-End Health Systems Innovation Meeting in June to learn about ongoing research and welcome new faculty members. Following a “one-slide, five-minute” format, 11 physicians and researchers from the Ariadne Labs associate and affiliate faculty presented their ongoing work in a variety of… Continue reading New faculty and research innovations highlighted at Year-End Health Systems Innovation Meeting
JUNE 27, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Research Initiative to Provide Expecting Mothers Vital Information on Pregnancy Care Options BOSTON, MA — Every day, pregnant women face important choices that impact their health. Most turn to popular books or to their family and friends for advice, but often times, reliable, objective information about quality of… Continue reading New Research Initiative to Provide Expecting Mothers Vital Information on Pregnancy Care Options
Two years ago, Dr. Leonard Kabongo set out to improve the quality of childbirth care for women and infants at the Gobabis District Hospital in Namibia using the World Health Organization’s Safe Childbirth Checklist. With support from Ariadne Labs, Dr. Kabongo led a year-long checklist implementation effort that has transformed childbirth delivery in the hospital… Continue reading Safe Childbirth Checklist Case Study: Success at Gobabis hospital sparks national rollout in Namibia