Erica Hersh
Erica Hersh is a communications specialist at Boston Medical Center and freelance health writer. She has a BA in English and Philosophy of Biology from Vassar College and a MS in Health Communication from Tufts University.
Recent Posts
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Hospital Staff
Stress, burnout, and low engagement are serious national problems. An eight-week mindfulness intervention shows promise in mitigating the consequences.
Fighting Physician Burnout With Primary Care for Interns
A unique approach in delivering trainee healthcare is the latest in the effort to ameliorate physician burnout.
Exploring the Hidden Burden of Firearm Injuries
Medical and legislative understanding of gun violence is missing a key piece of information: the impact of nonfatal injuries.
Healthcare Anchor Network: Shifting Care Upstream
A national organization helps health systems leverage their influence and assets to impact local economies for improved community health.