Patient Stories
Annie + Laura’s Story: Mother + Daughter Share Breast Cancer Journey + Recovery
October 30, 2023
When her beloved older sister Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 28, Annie Zitzow Galante knew she had to get serious about cancer screenings. She started her annual mammograms at MelroseWakefield Hospital in her twenties and never missed an exam. By the time Annie received a breast cancer diagnosis at 43, her 21-year-old daughter Laura was eager to begin her own mammograms but was deemed too young for insurance to cover them.
GORE SYNECOR
Hernia
All genders
18-80
Recruiting now
Department of Surgery
Press Releases
MelroseWakefield Hospital Receives “A” From Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
November 6, 2023
National safety distinction is the latest of many recent quality recognitions.
Press Releases
MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Mobile Food Market Celebrates 10th Year
June 15, 2023
Dozens of volunteers, hospital administrators and staff, representatives from the Greater Boston Food Pantry recently gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Mobile Food Market.
Press Releases
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Re-opens at MelroseWakefield Hospital
June 15, 2023
MelroseWakefield Hospital celebrated the re-opening of the cardiac rehabilitation program.
CKD Registry
Chronic kidney disease
All genders
18-100
Recruiting now
Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Patient Stories
Emergency Department Team Springs Into Action for Heart Attack Patient
December 6, 2020
When you're having a heart attack, minutes matter. Just ask Lowell resident David Nowak. On an October night three years ago, he started experiencing arm pain and what he thought was heartburn.
Decartes-08 for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis
All genders
18+
Recruiting now
Department of Neurology
Effects of BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors on platelets and white blood cells
All genders
18+
Recruiting now
CardioVascular Center
Articles
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Neurosurgeon
December 12, 2023
We know the idea of needing surgery on your brain or spine can be scary, here’s how to find a neurosurgeon who will get you back to feeling your best.