Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University's new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve.
We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patientsnear and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
Mass General is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. In 2015, Mass General was recognized as the #1 hospital in America and in 2019 we were #2. Mass General is recognized in 14 specialties assessed by U.S. News, a testament to the breadth and depth of our expertise.In 2021, Mass General is also ranked#3 on the World's Best Hospitals listby Newsweek. Our patients rate their experiences with us very highly, with nearly all indicating they would be very likely to recommend us to others. We also consistently achieve high ratings from professional organizations. We have been recognized by:
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields. Our many multidisciplinary care teamsknown worldwide for innovations incancer,digestive disorders, theneurosciences,heart disease,orthopaedics,transplantation,urologic diseasesandtrauma careunite specialists across the hospital to offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical care. In addition,MassGeneral Hospital for Childrenprovides a full range of pediatric health care services, from primary care to leading-edge treatment of complex and rare disorders.
Safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency and equitythese six tenets established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are the foundation of Mass Generals approach to quality and safety. We measure our performance, set high goals and track our progress toward those goals to maintain an atmosphere of excellence. We compare ourselves against local and national benchmarks in key quality and safety areas to ensure we deliver the highest quality and safest care possible.
Mass General is not only the original teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, but also its largest, and nearly all our staff physicians serve as faculty. We are committed to training and mentoring the next generation of international leaders in science and medicine, providing opportunities for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. These talented men and women with their diversity of talent and perspectives, in turn, lend fresh and innovative ideas on how we care for patients.
Mass General was founded to serve our neighbors and those in need, a commitment that is just as strong at Mass General today as it was two centuries ago; the only difference is what it means to be a neighbor. Our community today extends far beyond Bostons border. We partner with communities both close to home and across oceans to build, improve and sustain health care delivery and increase the health and well-being of those who live and work in these communities.
Massachusetts General Hospital's leadership team is guided by the hospital's mission to deliver excellence in patient care, advance that care through innovative research and education and improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve.
The Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO) is the largest multi-specialty medical group in New England and one of the largest in the U.S. The MGPO is dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, teaching and research. Working in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital and in cooperation with Mass General Brigham, the MGPOis committed to improvingthe well-being of our patients, physicians and staff.
At the Healey Center for ALS, we are on a quest to discover life-saving therapies for the 30,000 people in the U.S. and over 500,000 people worldwide who are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, commonly known as the Blum Center, is a relaxed and comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health information with help from trained staff.