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From icy sidewalks and heavy snow to the latest respiratory virus, winter in New England isn’t always postcard perfect.

Jim was working at Boston Children’s Hospital as a cardiac nurse at the time of the marathon bombings.

To save individuals suffering from a completely blocked heart artery, called a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) in the medical world, every minute matters.

High temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, and we urge everyone to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke by seeking shelter in air conditioning and limiting sun exposure and outside activity.

Lowell General Hospital has received the 2021 American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline^® EMS Gold Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

During these days of the pandemic, hospitals, physician offices and healthcare facilities continue to safely treat patients with non-COVID-19 emergencies and time-sensitive medical needs, especially those with acute and chronic conditions.

Do you know where to go for care when you’re not feeling well? Your symptoms and severity of symptoms matter.If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.