Our office will be closed for in-person appointments today due to inclement weather. Our phone staff will be available for normal office hours 8:00-5:00pm. We will reopen for normal office hours tomorrow.
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Masking Update
Universal Masking and Screening Policies
You may have seen that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends on May 11, 2023. We will be updating our policies to mirror the CDC guidelines for masking and isolation.
Masking
Masks have been important during the pandemic. At this point in time, however, universal masking is no longer needed. This is due to many factors, including the availability of vaccines and treatments.
With the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, New England OB-GYN will end universal masking starting on May 12, 2023.
Patients are still required to wear a mask if they:
- Have a fever or other flu-like symptoms
- Have a known COVID-19 infection and are in their isolation period
- Have a known exposure to COVID-19 within the last 10 days
Masks will still be available for staff and patients at our check-in areas
Please note: Broader masking may be needed again in the future. We will inform you if our policies change.
Symptom Screening
During the pandemic, we have been actively screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms before visits. Starting May 12, 2023, we will no longer ask patients and visitors screening questions before a visit. However, please contact your care team before an in-person visit if:
You develop any of the following symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough, congestion, or runny nose
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- New skin rash (with fever)
OR
- You are diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19 within 10 days of an appointment
Visitor Policy
Visitors no longer need to mask or be screened for symptoms. However, visitors should postpone their visit if they are sick. Visitors who have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 10 days are also asked not to visit. Exceptions may be made in some circumstances.
Early Office Closure Tomorrow March 14th
New England OBGYN will be closing early for patient appointments tomorrow March 14th due to inclement weather. Our office will be closing at 2pm for patient appointments. Our phone lines will remain open for normal business hours until 5pm.
May Provider Schedule
Our providers’ May schedules are now available. Please give our office a call at 617-731-3400 Option 3 to schedule your next appointment.
New Mental Health Group for Pregnant and Postpartum People
Mass General Brigham is offering a new mental health group for pregnant and postpartum people (given birth in the last year). The group will begin meeting in mid-January for 10 weeks on Wednesday afternoons. Click here for more information about the group, how to join and contact information for the program administrators.
Retiring the Text Message Queuing System – Effective Monday 12/5
Effective Monday 12/5/22 – Our practice will no longer utilize a text message queuing system. Patients may check-in at the front desk upon arrival for their appointments where they will be screened. Please call our office in advance if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have had an exposure or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 at 617-731-3400 Option 2 for nursing.
Office Closing Early Friday 9/9
Our office will be closing early on Friday 9/9/22. Our physical office location will close at 2pm and our phone service will remain on until 3pm. After 3pm please refer to our after hours care guidelines below.
Contacting Us After Hours:
Our on-call nurses are available after hours to answer urgent medical questions/concerns. If you need to schedule an appointment or refill a prescription please contact our office during normal office hours and speak to a member of our staff.
Obstetrical Patients: After hours call 617-731-3400 and briefly tell the answering service your problem. They will page the appropriate medical personnel. If you do not get a response within 15 minutes, please call again. In an emergency, if you still haven’t received a response or you simply cannot get through to the answering service call the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Labor and Delivery at 617-732-5435 and ask for the Nurse in Charge. Explain your situation and they will contact one of our physicians.
If you think you are in labor during our hours of operation, please call the office main line and select option 1. If you are in labor after hours, please call the main number 617-731-3400 and tell the answering service you are in labor. Generally, when strong contractions are 5 minutes apart or if you are leaking fluid or your water has broken, be prepared to go to the hospital. If you were given other instructions or if there are special circumstances that exist – please call.
Office Closed Monday 9/5
Our office will be closed on Monday 9/5 in observance of Labor Day. Our after hours service will be available as always.
After Hours Coverage
Our on-call nurses are available after hours to answer urgent medical questions/concerns. If you need to schedule an appointment or refill a prescription please contact our office during normal office hours and speak to a member of our staff.
Obstetrical Patients: After hours call 617-731-3400 and briefly tell the answering service your problem. They will page the appropriate medical personnel. If you do not get a response within 15 minutes, please call again. In an emergency, if you still haven’t received a response or you simply cannot get through to the answering service call the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Labor and Delivery at 617-732-5435 and ask for the Nurse in Charge. Explain your situation and they will contact one of our physicians.
If you are in labor after hours, please call the main number 617-731-3400 and tell the answering service you are in labor. Generally, when strong contractions are 5 minutes apart or if you are leaking fluid or your water has broken, be prepared to go to the hospital. If you were given other instructions or if there are special circumstances that exist – please call.
Juneteenth Office Closure
The office will be closed today, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8am for normal business hours. Our after hours nurse and physician team is available for emergencies as always. Please see our Contact Us section for more information.
US Open Traffic Impacts
The 2022 US Open is being hosted by The Country Club in Brookline, MA June 13-19. Please anticipate serious impacts to the traffic in our area. Extra travel time to and from your appointments with our office and Diagnostic Ultrasound Associates may be required. The link below provides a brief overview of the event including off-site parking locations and impacted areas.