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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer and how it can be prevented or best treated. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined. This year, approximately 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed and 56,000 people will die from the disease. "But colorectal cancer is a disease that can … more

What you know can save your life   Oral cancer is highly treatable and easily detected. Risk factors include being age 40 or older, tobacco use, a history or diagnosis of HPV or high alcohol consumption. Saturday, March 27th from 9:00am - 12:00pm (noon) Space is limited and registration is required before March 12th. Please call 978-937-6393. Funded by TeamWalk for CancerCare.    

Benefit for the American Cancer Society and The LGH Cancer Center  Nothing says spring like the advent of those beautiful yellow flowers. On Thursday, March 25th , the front lobby of Lowell General will be transformed into a display of floral arrangements and delicious treats. Daffodils can be purchased to benefit the American Cancer Society. The Auxiliary sale of baked goods, floral arrangements and gifts benefits the LGH Cancer Center. … more

Westford Elementary & Tyngsboro Elementary PTO's present this FREE event featuring Robert Rivest, one of the most prolific mime artists in the world and founder of the Rivest School of Mime, who will present a high-energy, comedy and mime show appropriate for families with children grades K-5. This family-friendly show will inject 'health topics with humor' and discuss mindful choices about food, exercise, entertainment and safety. Friday … more

In light of the recently publicized health condition of President Clinton, it may be helpful to understand a few things regarding heart disease and the procedures used to treat patients who developed symptoms of coronary disease. A Lowell General Hospital cardiovascular specialist, Kirk MacNaught, MD, FACC, of Merrimack Valley Cardiology provides this basic understanding of heart disease as well as the advanced treatments used for treating … more

Healthy Information Systems Empower Successful, Growing Businesses Lowell General Hospital presented its seasonal Business Leadership Forum to inspire greater Lowell area organizations and their leaders with insights into information technology innovations. More than 120 attendees from healthcare, finance, IT and not-for-profit businesses gathered this week to hear keynote speaker Anil Singhal, co-founder, chairman, president and chief … more

On Sunday, February 7, a caring team of 11 doctors, nurses and medical specialists from throughout the area gathered as many medical supplies as possible and boarded a plane bound for Haiti, as part of a medical relief mission through the American College of Surgeons. The entire trip was underwritten through a generous grant from Michael and Frannie Kettenbach of the Market Basket Corporation , who also donated almost a half-ton of food for … more

American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Completes Onsite Review and Confirms Enhanced Status Lowell General Hospital has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement underscores the dedication of the hospital to ensure faster access to advanced care and immediate intervention for life-threatening events. Verified … more

Hospital honored for participation in QuitWorks Smoking Cessation Program The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) are proud to recognize Lowell General Hospital for their participation in QuitWorks. QuitWorks is a free stop-smoking service available to health care providers that helps Massachusetts smokers receive the counseling and support necessary to help … more

Lowell's Over-Thirty-Baseball League Funds Program for Breast Cancer Patients at Lowell General Hospital Each year Lowell's Over-Thirty-Baseball (OTB) League makes a donation to a local charity that is helping to make a difference for those who live in Greater Lowell. This year, the organization chose to make a difference for breast cancer patients at Lowell General Hospital. Their donation is helping to make possible the "Necessities … more