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2023 TeamWalk check presentation

TeamWalk for CancerCare supporters raise $661,000 for cancer patients in the Merrimack Valley

May 26, 2023

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. On a beautiful spring day, the 24th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare raised more than $661,000, money that will go directly to patients in the Merrimack Valley. 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. On a beautiful spring day, the 24th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare raised more than $661,000, money that will go directly to patients in the Merrimack Valley.
Dr. Helen Boucher talks about end of COVID-19 health emergency

What happens when the public health emergency for COVID-19 ends this week

May 15, 2023

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. 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.
COVID-19

Important information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

May 15, 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.
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Honoring the Nurses of Lowell General Hospital

May 12, 2023

On Thursday, May 11, hospital leadership celebrated the accomplishments of our Patient Care Services team at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards held in the Clark Auditorium at the main campus. The event, held during Nurses Week, honors those who exemplify the unwavering commitment to patient care that is a hallmark of the nursing profession. Honorees were nominated for the award by their peers. On Thursday, May 11, hospital leadership celebrated the accomplishments of our Patient Care Services team at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards held in the Clark Auditorium at the main campus. The event, held during Nurses Week, honors those who exemplify the unwavering commitment to patient care that is a hallmark of the nursing profession. Honorees were nominated for the award by their peers.
2023 TeamWalk for CancerCare hosts

2023 TeamWalk for CancerCare Hosts

May 1, 2023

We are very excited to announce that WCVB, Channel 5's Chief Meteorologist, Cindy Fitzgibbon, and WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Morning Traffic Anchor, Lori Grande, will be joining us once again to host TeamWalk for CancerCare on Sunday, May 21, 2023. We are very excited to announce that WCVB, Channel 5's Chief Meteorologist, Cindy Fitzgibbon, and WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Morning Traffic Anchor, Lori Grande, will be joining us once again to host TeamWalk for CancerCare on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
2023 CatWalk for CancerCare team photo

CatWalk for CancerCare Raises $140K for Cancer Patients

April 11, 2023

More than 600 guests gathered for a night of fun, fashion and fundraising at CatWalk for CancerCare on Saturday, April 1, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel.  Attendees raised more than $140,000 for Lowell General Hospital’s TeamWalk for CancerCare, which provides grants and funding to support Merrimack Valley cancer patients in need.  More than 600 guests gathered for a night of fun, fashion and fundraising at CatWalk for CancerCare on Saturday, April 1, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel.  Attendees raised more than $140,000 for Lowell General Hospital’s TeamWalk for CancerCare, which provides grants and funding to support Merrimack Valley cancer patients in need. 
‘Chain of Survival’ Dr. Ali with paramedics and ambulance

Lowell General’s ‘Chain of Survival’ saves lives

March 31, 2023

To save individuals suffering from a completely blocked heart artery, called a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) in the medical world, every minute matters. For patients like Jason Hilberg of Boxboro, who suffered a heart attack in Lowell in January of 2023, these teams are life savers. For patients like Jason Hilberg of Boxboro, who suffered a heart attack in Lowell in January of 2023, these teams are life savers. To save individuals suffering from a completely blocked heart artery, called a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) in the medical world, every minute matters. For patients like Jason Hilberg of Boxboro, who suffered a heart attack in Lowell in January of 2023, these teams are life savers. For patients like Jason Hilberg of Boxboro, who suffered a heart attack in Lowell in January of 2023, these teams are life savers.
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.

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