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Millions of women are affected by what has long been known as polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS). An international panel of experts has introduced a new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), to better reflect how the condition can affect hormonal, metabolic and reproductive health.

Dr. Megan Evans, Clinical Director of the Women's Health and Longevity Program at Tufts Medical Center + Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, joined WCVB Channel 5 Boston to explain the proposed change.

Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/3QyQ9EG

Congratulations to Marvin Konstam, MD, transplant cardiologist, former Chief Physician Executive of the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center and Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, on receiving the Heart Failure Collaboratory Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award recognizes individuals whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on heart failure clinical trials and regulatory science. Dr. Konstam's work has influenced heart failure research and the development of new treatment options for patients around the world.

Happy 8th birthday to Bob, one of our full-time facility dogs!

Bob celebrated with Dottie and other co-workers in the Atrium, sharing a sweet treat and getting some well-deserved pets. Bob works full-time bringing comfort and smiles to patients, families and staff throughout the Medical Center.

When asked about the party, Bob shared “10/10 would recommend this birthday! Thanks to my favorite humans for the treats, the belly rubs and all the love!”

Meet Jia Yin, MD, PhD, MPH, Cornea Director at Tufts Medical Center and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Dr. Yin specializes in corneal diseases, corneal transplants, cataract, refractive surgeries and other complex eye conditions.

She also leads translational research focused on improving treatments for ocular injury and regeneration.

Dr. Yin brings over a decade of clinical, research and education expertise from Harvard Ophthalmology.

Welcome to Tufts Medicine, Dr. Yin.

Jia Yin | Tufts Medicine Dr. Jia Yin is a board-certified fellowship-trained corneal specialist, refractive and cataract surgeon. Her surgical expertise includes corneal transplantation (PKP, DSAEK, DMEK, DALK, CTAK, and keratoprosthesis), limbal stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic), ocular surface reconstr...

Congratulations to the Abdominal Transplant Team on completing their 100th liver transplant since the program's relaunch. This incredible milestone is a testament to the dedication, expertise and commitment of all involved in making life-saving transplantation possible for our patients. https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/livertransplant

Helen Murray, RN, North 4, has earned the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Helen's nomination describes a nurse who arrived with confidence and warmth, followed through on every commitment she made during her shift and met a patient in a moment of vulnerability with exactly the right response.

Her nominator wrote: "Every nurse has the technical skills needed to save your life… but not every nurse has the heart, intuition and emotional presence that Helen showed me. It is a rare gift."

Congratulations, Helen!

Today, our team joined hospitals across the country in recognizing Friday, the American Hospital Association annual day of awareness dedicated to preventing workplace and community violence.

Together, we stand against violence and support a safe environment for our patients, visitors and team members. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped share this important message.

Meet Sarah Brownell, RN, nighttime clinical lead in Labor and Delivery at Tufts Medical Center.

A nurse, leader and mother of two, Sarah helps patients and families navigate some of life's most meaningful moments. She shares how her own experience as a parent has deepened her empathy and strengthened her connection with patients.

Read Sarah's Vital Voices story: https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/about-us/news/vital-voices-sarah-brownell-rn

Congratulations to our team members who represented Tufts Medical Center at the Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN) Massachusetts Spring 2026 Summit.

The event included recognition for Rachana Singh, MD, MS, Chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine, recipient of the 2026 PNQIN Innovation Award, which honors leadership and innovation in equitable perinatal health care.

Our outstanding nurses also shared research on the impact of hybrid perinatal care on delivery outcomes at an academic-urban center.