Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award at both the Main and Saints campuses for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Main campus received Gold Plus status, while the Saints campus achieved Silver Plus status.
To save individuals suffering from a completely blocked heart artery, called a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) in the medical world, every minute matters.
Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital’s TeamWalk for CancerCare is proud to announce that Shields Health has officially signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor for 2023.
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.
The 2022 Sun Santa Gift Basket Raffle returned to a live audience inside Clark Auditorium at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, and awarded 23 baskets worth a total of $15,000 to lucky winners, and raising $60,000 for Sun Santa Charities along the way.
Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital offers a comprehensive Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program for women identified to be at high risk of developing breast cancer.
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment and the start of a difficult journey. On Sunday, May 21, thousands of survivors and supporters came together on the streets of Lowell to make that journey a little easier.
Dedicated volunteer Michelle Ratty was recognized at an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium with the prestigious Myra Kraft Community MVP Award in honor of her remarkable volunteer service at Lowell General Hospital.
Gerry Ferretti, of Chelmsford, eats well and teaches exercise classes, but for years she struggled to reach her weight goals and wrestled with stomach issues.
Dr. Helen Boucher, the dean of Tufts Medical School and an infectious disease specialist at Tufts Medical Center, explains what the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency changes.
Years ago, doctors may not have mentioned colorectal cancer prevention until a patient’s 50th birthday. But now, both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and American Cancer Society (ACS) advise people with an average risk for colorectal cancer to begin regular screening at age 45. If you’re wondering why, here’s what you need to know.