Rachel Wasserstrom, MBA

Rachel brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic medical centers and integrated health systems. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations improve operations, expand access to care, support growth and strengthen collaboration among clinical, administrative and executive teams.

In addition to her healthcare leadership experience, Rachel teaches in a master's degree program at Harvard Medical School, where she also serves as an Associate Director. Most recently, she has held senior leadership roles at Emerson Health, Tufts Medical Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear...

Giving Your Child a Shot: Step-by-Step

Gather your supplies. Wash your hands. Pick a spot. Use a different spot for each shot. Clean the skin, and let it dry. Pinch your child’s skin. Push the needle into their skin. Push the plunger down. Remove the needle. Stop any bleeding, if needed.

Ankle Passive Range of Motion (PROM) Exercises: Step-by-Step

1. Have the person lie down with their legs straight. 2. Don’t force movement. 3. Hold both sides of their foot. 4. With the leg straight, bend the foot at the ankle. 5. Push their foot slowly up toward their knee. 6. Pull their foot slowly down...

Using a HandiHaler Dry Powder Inhaler: Step-by-Step

1. Wash your hands. 2. Peel back the foil to remove a capsule. 3. Open the inhaler cover. 4. Lift the mouthpiece up. 5. Place the capsule in. 6. Close the mouthpiece, and listen for a click. 7. Hold the inhaler level. 8. Don’t shake it. 9. Sit or...

Learning About Nuss Bar Removal in Children

Nuss bar removal is a short surgery to take out the metal bar used to fix your child's chest wall. It's done under general anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. Most kids go home the same day or next day. Mild soreness is normal, and serious problems are rare.