News Releases

2023 LGH Ball group shot

Lowell General Ball raises $56K for growing food access program

March 13, 2023

Hundreds of families will gain access to food assistance and other resources thanks to the support of more than 500 guests at the Lowell General Hospital Ball for Community Health Initiatives, held Saturday, March 4, at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. Hundreds of families will gain access to food assistance and other resources thanks to the support of more than 500 guests at the Lowell General Hospital Ball for Community Health Initiatives, held Saturday, March 4, at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston.
2023 Shields Healthcare TeamWalk Sponsor

Shields Health signs on as Presenting Sponsor of TeamWalk for CancerCare

March 8, 2023

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. 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.
Honor a physician who made an impact on your life

Honor a physician who made an impact on your life

March 3, 2023

Join us in celebrating our medical staff by sharing stories of a physician who has made an impact on your life and consider making a donation in their honor. Join us in celebrating our medical staff by sharing stories of a physician who has made an impact on your life and consider making a donation in their honor.
2023 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

When Should You Start Colon Cancer Screenings?

March 1, 2023

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. 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.
Joseph (Jody) White

Lowell General Hospital CEO Announces Retirement

February 23, 2023

Lowell General Hospital Chief Executive Officer Joseph “Jody” White announced today that he will retire in September 2023 after more than two decades of leadership at the Lowell, Massachusetts-based hospital. White first joined Lowell General Hospital as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2003. He was later named President of Lowell General in 2013 and Chief Executive Officer of Circle Health and Lowell General in 2017. Lowell General Hospital Chief Executive Officer Joseph “Jody” White announced today that he will retire in September 2023 after more than two decades of leadership at the Lowell, Massachusetts-based hospital. White first joined Lowell General Hospital as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2003. He was later named President of Lowell General in 2013 and Chief Executive Officer of Circle Health and Lowell General in 2017.
COVID-19

Important information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

February 23, 2023

We understand that our patients, visitors and staff may have concerns about the impact COVID-19 may have on our community. Please know that Circle Health and Lowell General Hospital are well prepared to care for a patient with this illness, and to protect all other patients and their families, as well as our healthcare providers and staff. Check here for the latest up-to-date information regarding visitor restrictions, Urgent Care appointments, new Patient Service Center hours, and more. We understand that our patients, visitors and staff may have concerns about the impact COVID-19 may have on our community. Please know that Circle Health and Lowell General Hospital are well prepared to care for a patient with this illness, and to protect all other patients and their families, as well as our healthcare providers and staff. Check here for the latest up-to-date information regarding visitor restrictions, Urgent Care appointments, new Patient Service Center hours, and more.
2023 Heart Month - Expecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby

Expecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby

February 20, 2023

It's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips. It's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips.
Urgent Care Feb 2023

The flu surge is over… and so is the wait.

February 17, 2023

Injuries and ailments are common this time of year. Circle Health Urgent Care is here for you with testing and treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Reserve your spot online at Schedule Urgent Care Visit or walk in to any of our four locations. Injuries and ailments are common this time of year. Circle Health Urgent Care is here for you with testing and treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Reserve your spot online at Schedule Urgent Care Visit or walk in to any of our four locations.
2023 Heart Disease

Take Action to Beat Heart Disease

February 14, 2023

If you’re at risk for heart disease, there's good news. Many people can take steps to greatly reduce their chances of developing it. Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there’s a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. If you’re at risk for heart disease, there's good news. Many people can take steps to greatly reduce their chances of developing it. Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there’s a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
2023 Boston Top Doctors

More Lowell General physicians among Boston Magazines Top Doctors

February 8, 2023

The 2023 edition featured 31 of our talented physicians, up from 27 last year. A total of 190 doctors from across the Tufts Medicine system are in this year’s list. The 2023 edition featured 31 of our talented physicians, up from 27 last year. A total of 190 doctors from across the Tufts Medicine system are in this year’s list.
2023 Women and Heart Disease

A Woman's Guide to Beating Heart Disease

February 7, 2023

Surveys show that few women think heart disease is their greatest health threat. Unfortunately, it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target. Over one-third of the women who die in the U.S. each year die of heart disease. In fact, more women die of heart disease each year than breast cancer. Surveys show that few women think heart disease is their greatest health threat. Unfortunately, it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target. Over one-third of the women who die in the U.S. each year die of heart disease. In fact, more women die of heart disease each year than breast cancer.
2023 Freezing Temperatures

Local Emergency Warming Centers Open!

February 3, 2023

In anticipation of very cold temperatures beginning Friday, February 3, into Saturday, February 4, a Warming Center for all individuals will be available at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street. The Panas Training community room at the Dracut Police Department, 100 Loon Hill Road, will also be available as a Warming Station should anyone lose power and/or heat. In anticipation of very cold temperatures beginning Friday, February 3, into Saturday, February 4, a Warming Center for all individuals will be available at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street. The Panas Training community room at the Dracut Police Department, 100 Loon Hill Road, will also be available as a Warming Station should anyone lose power and/or heat.

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