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Dr. Gunturi at Health Fair 2023

Lowell General Hospital physicians and staff support community health and wellness fair

November 21, 2023

Nearly 20 doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff from Lowell General Hospital recently participated in a free community health and wellness fair hosted by Love All, Serve All Foundation(LASA), a non-profit organization dedicated to undertaking community service activities based on five universal human values of truth, non-violence, peace, love, and right conduct. Nearly 20 doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff from Lowell General Hospital recently participated in a free community health and wellness fair hosted by Love All, Serve All Foundation(LASA), a non-profit organization dedicated to undertaking community service activities based on five universal human values of truth, non-violence, peace, love, and right conduct.
2023 Diabetes Awareness Month News teaser

Good medicine: Innovative program helps bridge the gaps in diabetes care

November 17, 2023

Diabetes is found in every community, but in the United States it disproportionately effects Black, Latino, and Southeast Asian people, as well as those experiencing poverty and income insecurity. A lack of access to affordable and healthy foods and adequate mental health support for diabetic patients and caregivers only add to the challenges. Dr. Miguel Ariza, MD, FACE, ECNU, Medical Director of the Diabetes and Endocrine Center at Lowell General Hospital, sees these disparities first-hand—the city of Lowell has the highest numbers of people living with diabetes in the commonwealth.  Diabetes is found in every community, but in the United States it disproportionately effects Black, Latino, and Southeast Asian people, as well as those experiencing poverty and income insecurity. A lack of access to affordable and healthy foods and adequate mental health support for diabetic patients and caregivers only add to the challenges. Dr. Miguel Ariza, MD, FACE, ECNU, Medical Director of the Diabetes and Endocrine Center at Lowell General Hospital, sees these disparities first-hand—the city of Lowell has the highest numbers of people living with diabetes in the commonwealth. 
Jane Ramos, genetic cancer testing patient head shot

Knowledge is power

October 18, 2023

Jane Ramos was relieved when she heard the results of her mammogram. She had maintained relatively good health over the years but started to experience some breast pain in 2021. Thankfully her follow-up mammogram and ultrasound at Lowell General Hospital did not reveal breast cancer, but it was enough of a scare to convince Jane to take charge of her health and take a closer look at her circumstances and family history. Jane Ramos was relieved when she heard the results of her mammogram. She had maintained relatively good health over the years but started to experience some breast pain in 2021. Thankfully her follow-up mammogram and ultrasound at Lowell General Hospital did not reveal breast cancer, but it was enough of a scare to convince Jane to take charge of her health and take a closer look at her circumstances and family history.
TM Infographic Know Your Breast Cancer Risk

Know Your Breast Cancer Risk

October 16, 2023

Taking charge of your health begins with greater knowledge. Know your risk factors and remember to begin your screening mammograms at age 40, or earlier if there is a direct relative that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking charge of your health begins with greater knowledge. Know your risk factors and remember to begin your screening mammograms at age 40, or earlier if there is a direct relative that has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Lowell General Celebrates with Pinktober Harvest Festival

October 10, 2023

Staff and physicians from the Cancer Center, Breast Imaging and Radiology Departments joined together with several community organizations October 5 for a harvest-themed evening to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Staff and physicians from the Cancer Center, Breast Imaging and Radiology Departments joined together with several community organizations October 5 for a harvest-themed evening to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Five Tufts Medicine women profiled in Becker's Hospital Review

Women in the lead

October 9, 2023

All five member organizations of the Tufts Medicine system are led by remarkable women, reimagining healthcare leadership and inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals. All five member organizations of the Tufts Medicine system are led by remarkable women, reimagining healthcare leadership and inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals.
TM First @ 40 graphic

It’s time for your mammogram: Here’s everything you need to know

October 4, 2023

Breast cancer rates are on the rise, and the Tufts Medicine team would like to remind all women at average risk to start mammograms at age 40. The most lives are saved when we begin with a baseline screening at age 40 and perform the test once per year. Breast cancer rates are on the rise, and the Tufts Medicine team would like to remind all women at average risk to start mammograms at age 40. The most lives are saved when we begin with a baseline screening at age 40 and perform the test once per year.
2023 Cath Lab Accreditation team

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital recognized for excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI

September 6, 2023

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. Lowell General Hospital was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI in July based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. Lowell General Hospital was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI in July based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab.
2023 Get with the Guidelines GOLD PLUS - Stroke

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is nationally recognized for our commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

September 1, 2023

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital has been recognized at both the main campus and the Saints campus by the American Heart Association with a Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital has been recognized at both the main campus and the Saints campus by the American Heart Association with a Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment.
Black woman testing for COVID at home

New variants, boosters and more: Your expert guide to COVID-19 as fall approaches

August 29, 2023

Wastewater detection levels of the coronavirus in the Greater Boston area have been rising for more than a month, and there's a been a recent uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts. Given these increases and the fact that fall and winter have brought the biggest surges in cases so far in the COVID-19 pandemic, as the summer comes to end, you may be wondering what to expect. Wastewater detection levels of the coronavirus in the Greater Boston area have been rising for more than a month, and there's a been a recent uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts. Given these increases and the fact that fall and winter have brought the biggest surges in cases so far in the COVID-19 pandemic, as the summer comes to end, you may be wondering what to expect.
Resources for Black Breastfeeding Week 2023

Resources and Support for Black Breastfeeding Families

August 10, 2023

Breastfeeding provides many benefits to mothers and babies—delivering ideal nutrition, protection from disease and illness, and a reduction in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. While these benefits are well known, not all families receive the support they need to have a successful and rewarding nursing experience. Breastfeeding provides many benefits to mothers and babies—delivering ideal nutrition, protection from disease and illness, and a reduction in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. While these benefits are well known, not all families receive the support they need to have a successful and rewarding nursing experience.
Lifting Spirits with Pediatric team

Miniature therapy horses visit Lowell General Hospital

August 2, 2023

Peaches and Idaho, from Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses, came to Lowell General Hospital on Thursday, July 20 to brighten the day of many patients. A team from Boston 25 News filmed a special feature on our therapy horse visits that aired on Friday, July 21. You can watch the full news story on the Lifting Spirits website. Peaches and Idaho, from Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses, came to Lowell General Hospital on Thursday, July 20 to brighten the day of many patients. A team from Boston 25 News filmed a special feature on our therapy horse visits that aired on Friday, July 21. You can watch the full news story on the Lifting Spirits website.

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