Announcements
Lowell General Ball Raises $56K for Growing Food Access Program
March 13, 2023
Dwelling House of Hope helps thousands of families with food, education and other resources.

Hospital Auxiliary

Since its inception in 1951, the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary has actively worked to promote and to advance the welfare of Lowell General Hospital through ways approved by the Governing Board of the hospital. Through a variety of events and activities, the Auxiliary provides its members, the hospital and the community at large with the opportunity to enjoy elegant social events, purchase unique items and engage in educational healthcare programs while providing important financial support for the hospital. From 1951-2022, the Auxiliary has donated over $4,000,000 to Lowell General Hospital.

Recent contributions by the Auxiliary to Lowell General Hospital include:

  • $10,000 to the Cancer Center
  • $10,000 to behavioral health needs
  • $20,000 to the Mass Vaccination Program (MVP)
  • $20,000 to the Help us Heal Campaign for COVID-19 relief
  • $40,000 to the Special Care Nursery (NICU)
  • $500,000 to support the construction of the Intensive Care Unit and outdoor healing garden at Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus
  • $125,000 to support the upgrade of a 2D Mammography Machine at Saints Campus to 3D Technology
Volunteers with a vision for healthcare excellence

Community Benefit Advisory Committee

The Lowell General Hospital Community Benefit Advisory Committee (CBAC) performs a variety of functions to support Community Benefits work including oversight of the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment process, development and implementation of the Community Benefits Implementation Strategy Plan, and reviewing the annual Community Benefits Report for the Massachusetts Attorney General Office filing. The CBAC also supports the transparent process to inform the community of the hospital’s Community Benefits mission, activities and programs.

We invite community members to serve on our CBAC, a cross-section of hospital leaders and community members working together to lead and assure that the Lowell General Hospital Community Benefit system remains responsive in addressing health issues and that necessary resources are allocated effectively. Meetings will occur 4 times per year and the overall time commitment is estimated at 16 hours annually.

We invite you to consider becoming a member of the Lowell General Hospital CBAC. Email to learn more.

Community Benefit Program

Committed to Improving the Health of our Community

As one of the largest community hospitals in the state, Lowell General Hospital's commitment to our community is an essential and integral part of our mission, vision and strategy. We seek to improve the health status of the community we serve, and to specifically address the health problems of at-risk and medically under-served populations. 

This mission is achieved by identifying existing and future health needs in the community and addressing them through health initiatives, including education, prevention and screening programs; many times in collaboration with key partners from across the Greater Lowell community. We aim to improve the capacity of our community efforts by providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) to all individuals in order to reduce disparities and achieve health equity.

Our community benefit program is now aligned with the 2022 Greater Lowell Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which has been derived from the 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment and feedback from the community.

 

 

Parking

There are also designated parking areas for patients outside the following areas at the Lowell General:

  • The emergency department (located directly in front of the Emergency Department) is designated for emergency department patients only
  • The Cancer Center, main campus, designated for Cancer Center patients only
  • Louis M. Saab Family Building, Saints campus
  • Handicap parking available at all patient entrances
Patients and visitors using the main entrance of the hospital may park in the central parking lot or parking garage at our campuses.

Emergency Room vs Urgent Care, What’s the Difference?

When to go to an Urgent Care Center

Is your life in danger? If not, you don't have to go to the Emergency Room. For a surprising number of illnesses and injuries, it's faster and less expensive to go to an urgent care center. You can get immediate attention for allergies, rash or hives, minor eye injuries, dehydration, urinary symptoms, scrapes or lacerations, sprains or possible fractures, stings and bites, minor burns, or conditions needing X-rays or laboratory tests. 

When to go to the Emergency Room

If you have medical event or accident that could cause serious harm or death, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Room as quickly as possible. Typical life-threatening situations include chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty speaking or breathing or some other major trauma. The Emergency Room is not your best choice if you have an injury or illness that a few stitches or a medication could solve. 

 
 Mary Joe, MD examines an urgent care patient lying on table at Lowell General Hospital's Tewksbury office.
When you have an unexpected injury or illness, is it better to go to an urgent care center or the emergency room? It's important to understand your options.

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program

cardiovascular disease fellowship 2023
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program at Tufts Medical Center provides trainees with the necessary skills to become exceptional specialists. Fellows are integrated into all aspects of the Division of Cardiology and the CardioVascular Center, providing bedside care, mastering procedural skills and participating in educational and research activities.