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Kate Fillipon

Fillipon Appointed as Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Nursing

Katie Fillipon, MS, RN, OCN, FNP, associate chief nursing officer for Oncology and Medicine, has been appointed to the newly created position of deputy chief nursing officer and vice president of Nursing.

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Letter from the Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Clinical Services

This month’s issue of Heart & Science touches on some of the many ways that nurses and Patient Care Services staff are contributing to our mission and helping to foster a caring, supportive environment in which to work.

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L2 PRU staff and Brigham leaders gather to celebrate the recovery area’s new name.

New Name, Same Dedicated Team

In January, the Cardiovascular Recovery Room, a 29-bay patient preparation and recovery area in the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, was officially renamed the L2 Procedural Recovery Unit (L2 PRU).

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Let’s Hear It: Five Reasons to Take the Employee Engagement Survey

Candid feedback from every member of the Brigham community is critical to helping the institution deliver the best experience to patients, families and staff.

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People standing in front of a Christmas tree

Holidays Bring Wellness and Joy to Shapiro 8

In December, we planned a health fair for Shapiro 8 staff with various offerings to reduce stress, promote health and wellness and help staff and patients get into the holiday spirit.

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People singing and playing a guitar

Strength and Solidarity: Brigham Community Gathers in Support of Puerto Rico

In January, Spiritual Care Services hosted an event to bring members of the Brigham community together to show support for the people of Puerto Rico, which has been devastated by hundreds of earthquakes and aftershocks.