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Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
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Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment
The BEEP program: Keep your balance
Hoarding: What to know about this mental health disorder
21 spices for healthy holiday foods
Listeria: How to protect yourself from this common cause of food poisoning
Adult day care can benefit older adults and their caregivers
Toni Golen, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Dr. Toni Golen is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing in Boston. Dr. Golen completed her residency training at George Washington University Medical Center in 1995, and is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has a special interest in health care quality and patient safety, and serves as the interim chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Golen is also co-director of labor and delivery, as well as vice chair of quality, safety, and performance Improvement. In these roles she is responsible for the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that advance the equity, safety, accessibility, and patient-centered focus of care that is provided to patients and their families.
Dr. Golen is a past member of the board of directors of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and lives in Wellesley with her husband and children.
Posts by Toni Golen, MD
Pain
What triggers weather-related joint pain?
Staying Healthy
Should I stop cracking my knuckles?
Diseases & Conditions
Could I have lactose intolerance?
Staying Healthy
What do food freshness labels really mean?
Women's Health
Should I use vaginal probiotics?
Women's Health
What symptoms should I report to my gynecologist?
Diseases & Conditions
When is a sleep study needed?
Diseases & Conditions
How can I stop grinding my teeth when I'm asleep?
Diseases & Conditions
Why does my eyelid twitch?
Diseases & Conditions
Can stress trigger hiccups?
Staying Healthy
Why do I burn even if I'm slathered in sunscreen?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I itch more at night?
Diseases & Conditions
Could stress be making my acid reflux worse?
Staying Healthy
How can I heal my dry hands?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I need to urinate right when I get home?
Women's Health
Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect menstruation?
Women's Health
How can I reduce lasting menopausal symptoms?
Diseases & Conditions
Is there help for my dry eyes?
Staying Healthy
Can my phone and other devices interfere with my pacemaker?
Staying Healthy
Can I skip colonoscopies after age 75?
Heart Health
Is there such a thing as a silent stroke?
Women's Health
Are bioidentical hormones superior to hormone medications?
Diseases & Conditions
Should we use rapid COVID tests before gatherings?
Women's Health
Preventing preeclampsia may be as simple as taking an aspirin
Recent Articles
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
Medication side effects: What are your options?
Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment
The BEEP program: Keep your balance
Hoarding: What to know about this mental health disorder
21 spices for healthy holiday foods
Listeria: How to protect yourself from this common cause of food poisoning
Adult day care can benefit older adults and their caregivers
