The Smokefree Support Study 2.0 study protocol paper, “Study protocol for a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial testing virtual tobacco treatment in oncology practices,” is now available to read online at BMC Public Health! Persistent smoking among patients diagnosed with cancer is associated with adverse clinical outcomes, yet an evidence-based Read more…
Congratulations to HPRIR faculty member Daniel Hall, PhD, who has been invited to speak at the MGH Cancer Center Oncology APP Education Series! A focus group of oncology APPs partnered with GU medical oncologist Phil Saylor in October 2018 to develop the Oncology APP Education Series. The series has been well Read more…
Last week, at the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group annual conference, project director Dr. Brett Goshe (pictured above) presented trial updates for the EAQ171CD Smoke Free Support Study 2.0. The Smoke Free Support Study 2.0 is a trial designed to examine the effectiveness and implementation of a virtually-delivered, evidence-based tobacco treatment Read more…
Breast Oncologist and HPRIR-collaborator, Dr. Amy Comander, will run her ninth consecutive Boston Marathon on April 18th! This year, she will be running in support of the Ellie Fund, a non-profit organization that provides essential support for those receiving treatment for breast cancer in Massachusetts. Read Dr. Comander’s full interview Read more…
Maria Lopes, B.A., has been selected as the recipient for the International Congress Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship. This scholarship will cover Maria’s registration fees for the the 2022 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health Conference. Congratulations, Maria!
HPRIR faculty member, Christina Luberto, Ph.D., shares her research interests and reflects on her current work developing mindfulness-based interventions for patients with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, in the February Osher Center for Integrative Medicine newsletter. Research Assistant, Esme Goldfinger recently interviewed Christina Luberto, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist Read more…
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine Interviews Daniel Hall, PhD: On Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Coping with Chronic Illness Congratulations to HPRIR Executive Team member, Daniel Hall, PhD, who was interviewed and featured in the January ’22 Osher Center for Integrative Medicine Newsletter. In his interview, Dr. Hall touches Read more…
Register now! Starting later this month, Winter 2022 groups of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP) at Massachusetts General Hospital will begin! Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM beginning January 24th on ZoomTuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM beginning January 25th on Zoom Fridays 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 28th on Read more…
With Channel 3, Eyewitness News, HPRIR Director Elyse Park, PhD ( @PsycholERPark )discusses burnout amongst healthcare workers and provides tips for diminishing burnout and promoting resilience, highlighting components of her SMART Program! https://www.wfsb.com/news/new-research-found-ways-for-healthcare-workers-to-combat-burnout/article_06478fe2-4896-11ec-99d7-239c1caa3e90.html?block_id=994091
Upcoming Mind Body Clinical Program for Cancer Survivors — Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART): Relaxation Response Resiliency Programs (3RP) at Massachusetts General Hospital The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center is pleased to offer the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s highly regarded SMART-3RP training in an online format on Read more…