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Merrimack Valley Hospice Adds Holiday Support To Free Virtual Grief Support Groups
October 9, 2020
Lawrence, Mass. – While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can cause great struggle for those who are grieving. Recognizing that a sense of community, shared experiences and connection are especially important this time of year, Merrimack Valley Hospice has added support to cope with the holidays to its offerings of free grief support groups.
Patient Stories
Same-Day Total Knee Replacement Surgery at MelroseWakefield Hospital
October 7, 2020
Barry Herb of Medford is no stranger to doctors and hospitals. Diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition that leads to cartilage loss in joints, he has undergone several surgeries and procedures on both knees and both shoulders over the past 20 years.
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Colon Cancer Screenings at a Younger Age
October 1, 2020
Dr. Jacob Elkon, an oncologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, was interviewed about screening for colon cancer at a younger age.
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5 Things To Know about Mammography
October 1, 2020
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Olga Efimova, MD, PhD, a radiologist at MelroseWakefield Imaging, has compiled a list of five important things that every woman should know about mammograms.
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Healthy Recipes: September 2020
September 28, 2020
Now we’re back in the swing of work and school (or at least virtual work or school), it’s a great time to try some new recipes to shake up your lunch routine.
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American College of Cardiology Accredited Cardiac Cath Lab
September 22, 2020
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lowell General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care.
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Heart + Vascular Center Recognized by American College of Cardiology
September 22, 2020
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lowell General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in caring for patients who receive diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.
Press Releases
Floating Hospital Renamed Tufts Medical Center
September 21, 2020
After more than 125 years of providing extraordinary care to sick and injured infants, children and teenagers, Floating Hospital for Children today takes on a new name - Tufts Children’s Hospital.
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US News & World Report Best Hospital Ranking 2020-2021
September 18, 2020
To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals in 16 adult medical specialties, 10 adult procedures or conditions and 10 pediatric specialties.
Patient Stories
Merrimack Valley Hospice Provides 100-Year-Old Lawrence Patient With Tablet To Ease Isolation
September 18, 2020
Lawrence, Mass. (September 18, 2020) – While the physical effects of COVID-19 have been widely documented, 100-year-old Rita Ducheneau has struggled with isolation at Marguerite’s House Assisted Living on the Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services campus in Lawrence.
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