Located on an eigth-floor roof, the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care intensive greenroof features the Howard Ulfelder Healing Garden at the Massachusetts General Hospital. It is a restful place for meditation and relaxation for patients and their families.

Dr. Bruce Chabner, clinical director of the Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is quoted in emagazine, see below: “The therapeutic value of a quiet meditative environment for individuals affected by a serious illness like cancer is widely recognized.” The Howard Ulfelder, MD Healing Garden on the eighth floor of the hospital has an enclosed pavilion from which patients, visitors, and staff can view the garden year round. “Our healing garden is an important complement to the excellent clinical care we provide.”