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This screening is available to anyone age 18 or older who has not seen a dermatologist in the past 12 months. Wednesday, May 30th 6:00-8:00pm Space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 978-937-6393 Funded by Team Walk for CancerCare .

Did you know that smoking can cause low birth weight, asthma and other respiratory complications in infants and children? This FREE webinar is specifically designed for pregnant women, their partners, and families, to provide you with facts, not opinions, about the dangers of smoking while pregnant and even after the baby is born. We will provide you with information on: The harmful effects of tobacco to the newborn and the importance of … more

This FREE workshop will focus on the stresses that so many children feel today taking a toll on their emotional well being. Parents can teach children the value of self control so they are better prepared to handle their emotions properly. Hints you will learn in this workshop are: how to model coolness when facing problems, how to develop a feelings vocabulary, and how to identify anger-warning signs before problems arise. Presented by … more

Lowell General is First Hospital in Greater Boston to Perform Single Incision Gallbladder Removal with da Vinci® Si Surgical System Lowell General Hospital announced today that it has expanded the offerings of its Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and is the first hospital in Greater Boston to perform a single incision gallbladder removal procedure using the da Vinci Si Surgical System. On Thursday, May 10, 2012 Michael Jiser, MD, … more

Department of Public Health unanimously votes to approve hospitals' application to form a combined hospital The Public Health Council of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health today voted unanimously to approve Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center's application to form a combined hospital that will operate under one license. "This is a great day for Saints and Lowell General," said Norm Deschene, President and CEO of … more

Dear Friends, It's important to feel good about the community we live in. And contributing to the health of our Greater Lowell community is truly our pleasure, our privilege, our honor and our duty. This week is recognized nationwide as Nurses Week and Hospital Week. It is with great pride that we take a moment to publicly celebrate the women and men of Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center who give their very best to deliver the … more

This is a one-session course designed to help develop babysitting skills for boys and girls ages 10 and older. Topics include: basic safety issues, first-aid, growth and development, baby-sitter activities, bottle-feeding, bath time and bed time, care and handling of infants, and more. Each participant will also receive a CPR Anytime Kit for them to use to practice CPR as well as to use to bring home and teach family/friends CPR. Kit includes … more

State-of-the-art da Vinci® Si and Skills Simulator Offers Major Advancement in Minimally-Invasive Surgery Platform Lowell General Hospital is the first healthcare facility to receive the da Vinci Si Surgical System with Skills Simulation in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley, offering the most advanced and state-of-the-art robotic surgical technology to patients today. This makes Lowell General Hospital one of only a few hospitals in … more

The FREE Shadow-A-Nurse Program at Lowell General Hospital is an exciting opportunity for high school and college students to tour the hospital, participate in mock scenarios, and learn what it takes to work in healthcare from professional nurses. All participating students will have the chance to meet and speak with Registered Nurses working in different specialty areas such as the Emergency Department, Radiology, Operating Room, Heart & … more

A sold out crowd of 550 guests celebrated Lowell General Hospital's 7th Annual Ball for Community Health Initiatives on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The event, held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, raised $225,000 to help fund vital health and wellness programs which benefit residents of the Greater Lowell community. "This incredible evening was a testament to the generosity of our community," said Norm Deschene, President and CEO of Lowell … more