Simmons University President Helen Drinan is an influential force for the advancement of women, health care and access to education. MASCO is pleased to share this brief interview with the popular college president as she enters her 11th year of leadership. 

MASCO: It was recently announced that Simmons will transition from a college to a university. What’s the significance of this change and why was it important to accomplish?

Just about every three years, MASCO staff release the latest economic impact numbers as they are reported by our members. 

Growth of the LMA, here in our city-wide 213 acres and beyond into the region, continues to swell.

Some facts:

Brigham and Women's Hospital announced late last month that it has received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), marking a historic moment for the institution as it joined the 8 percent of U.S. hospitals honored with this elite recognition.

The New England Patriots can soon call the world renown Dana-Farber Cancer Institute "neighbor."

On Thursday Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced plans to to develop an outpatient hospital satellite at Patriot Place in Foxborough.

The institute said in a press release that the move to the suburbs of Boston will further the Institute's commitment to deliver local care to cancer patients. 

Check out all the great (and cheap!) events that the Colleges of the Fenway are sponsoring in March!

The #1 Ranked Best Children's Hospital in the country (our neighbor Boston Children's Hospital!) is experiencing some very exciting developments.  

The LMA organization is a leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

BIDMC continues to be recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization. This means BIDMC consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to LGBTQ patients and their families.

We love to brag about our members! So, a big kudos to BIDMC for being recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the agency’s National Non-Profit Organization of the Year. 

From BIDMC: 

The award is part of the EPA’s WasteWise Program, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of all kinds of materials by partnering with organizations that commit to establishing initiatives that reduce waste. 

Working in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area it is easy to forget how close we are to some of the most exciting art galleries in the United States.

The Museum of Fine Arts and The Isabella Stewart Gardner enjoy worldwide reputations as impeccable museums, but don't overlook the prestigious galleries within the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.