Mount Auburn Hospital

11/09/2026

10/31/2026

Trick or treat? How about a little bit of both! 🎃🍼 Celebrating the little ones who made their debut this Halloween!

Happy Halloween to our cutest pumpkins and their families! 🧡

10/27/2026

10/23/2026

This week marked an important milestone for Mount Auburn Hospital as we welcomed the first breast oncology patients referred from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as part of the Dana-Farber Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Collaboration.

Caring for these patients reflects the extraordinary teamwork, planning, and dedication of colleagues across Mount Auburn, Dana-Farber, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians. We are proud to help provide patients with access to specialized cancer care while continuing to deliver the compassionate, patient-centered experience that defines Mount Auburn.

10/21/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to learn about the factors that can influence your risk of breast cancer, from age and family history to lifestyle and hormonal factors.

Knowing your risk can help you have informed conversations with your health care provider about screening and prevention. 💗

Interested in learning more? Visit: https://bilh.org/breast-cancer-screening

10/16/2026

🎀 Breast cancer screening is an important part of taking care of your health. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn five tips to help you prepare for your screening, from bringing your medical records to knowing what to expect at your appointment.

Talk with your health care provider about your screening recommendations and any questions you may have.

Learn more and schedule your annual screening today! https://bilh.org/breast-cancer-screening

10/09/2026

Someone in your household recently had a cold? 🤧

A little extra attention to high-touch surfaces, bedding and towels can help keep germs at bay. But hand-washing and good ventilation are even more important for preventing the spread of illness.

Learn what to clean (and what you can skip) from Real Simple, featuring insights from Mount Auburn Hospital’s Richa Tandon, MD, chief of infectious diseases.

Feeling better doesn’t mean germs are gone. Doctors explain how long germs linger and which spots to clean after a cold or flu to protect your household.

10/08/2026

We are excited to announce that Peter Shorett has been named the next President and CEO of Beth Israel Lahey Health, effective January 2027.

A founding executive of BILH, Peter has played a key role in building our health system and advancing our commitment to exceptional care for the patients and communities we serve.

“The opportunity to lead the organization that I know and love – and that I helped bring into being – is one of the greatest privileges of my life.” – Peter Shorett

Join us in congratulating Peter on this exciting new role.

Learn more: https://bilh.org/about/news-and-stories/all-news-and-stories/news/2026/10/bilh-names-peter-shorett-president-ceo

10/07/2026

If you recently discovered you have dense breasts, you may be wondering what it means for your health. Learn more about this aspect of breast health.

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗 Early detection saves lives.

A mammogram can help detect breast cancer early, sometimes before a lump or other symptoms appear, when treatment may be more effective. Staying up to date on recommended screenings is an important part of taking care of your breast health.

Learn more and schedule your annual screening today: https://bilh.org/breast-cancer-screening