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LRTA offering Vaccine Shuttle between Kennedy Bus Center, Lowell General vaccination site

April 12, 2021

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority and Lowell General Hospital are encouraging the Greater Lowell community to take advantage of the LRTA’s special COVID-19 vaccination shuttle bus service to Cross River Center located at 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority and Lowell General Hospital are encouraging the Greater Lowell community to take advantage of the LRTA’s special COVID-19 vaccination shuttle bus service to Cross River Center located at 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East.
Doctors' Day 2021

To Our Physicians: Thank You!

March 30, 2021

Please join us in wishing all of our local Circle Health physicians a very Happy Doctors’ Day! Please join us in wishing all of our local Circle Health physicians a very Happy Doctors’ Day!
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LRTA Adds Vaccination Shuttle from Kennedy Center

March 29, 2021

The Lowell Regional Transportation Authority will operate the LRTA Vaccination Shuttle between the Kennedy Transportation Center and Lowell General Hospital’s regional vaccination site at the Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. East. The Lowell Regional Transportation Authority will operate the LRTA Vaccination Shuttle between the Kennedy Transportation Center and Lowell General Hospital’s regional vaccination site at the Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. East.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update

March 17, 2021

Lowell General Hospital shares our community’s excitement over the state’s recent announcement extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all adults by April 19. Currently, vaccine supply remains limited. We are committed to vaccinating our community as quickly and efficiently as possible, and look forward to adding appointments as soon as more vaccine becomes available. Lowell General Hospital shares our community’s excitement over the state’s recent announcement extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all adults by April 19. Currently, vaccine supply remains limited. We are committed to vaccinating our community as quickly and efficiently as possible, and look forward to adding appointments as soon as more vaccine becomes available.
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103-Year-Old Man Celebrates Birthday While Getting COVID Vaccine At Lowell General Hospital

March 8, 2021

A 103-year-old man celebrated his birthday with the COVID vaccine and a cake at Lowell General Hospital's regional vaccine clinic on Friday. The hospital said while every coronavirus vaccination is something to celebrate, this moment was extra special. A 103-year-old man celebrated his birthday with the COVID vaccine and a cake at Lowell General Hospital's regional vaccine clinic on Friday. The hospital said while every coronavirus vaccination is something to celebrate, this moment was extra special.
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Learn more about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from our experts

March 3, 2021

When you arrive at Lowell General Hospital’s regional vaccination site, only one brand of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to patients receiving their first dose. Clinical data shows that all three of the vaccines available to our patients are extremely effective at preventing serious illness and decreasing transmission of the virus in the community. When you arrive at Lowell General Hospital’s regional vaccination site, only one brand of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to patients receiving their first dose. Clinical data shows that all three of the vaccines available to our patients are extremely effective at preventing serious illness and decreasing transmission of the virus in the community.
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Lowell General Hospital Resumes Scheduling Vaccine Appointments

February 15, 2021

Lowell General Hospital announced that it has received additional vaccine and direction from the state to resume scheduling for COVID-19 vaccinations at its site located at Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East in Lowell. Lowell General Hospital announced that it has received additional vaccine and direction from the state to resume scheduling for COVID-19 vaccinations at its site located at Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East in Lowell.
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Lowell General Hospital opening Mass Vaccination Program at Cross River Center beginning Monday, Feb. 8

February 5, 2021

On Monday, Feb. 8, Lowell General Hospital will shift its COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Program to Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. East, in an effort to expand its efforts to vaccinate individuals included in Phase 1 of state’s vaccination guidelines as well as those 75 and over. On Monday, Feb. 8, Lowell General Hospital will shift its COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Program to Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. East, in an effort to expand its efforts to vaccinate individuals included in Phase 1 of state’s vaccination guidelines as well as those 75 and over.
TeamWalk on Your Terms 2020

TeamWalk on Your Terms, Your Turf and Your Time Will Keep Support Coming for Cancer Patients and Families

February 1, 2021

TeamWalk, best known as the largest single-day fundraiser in the Merrimack Valley, will once again be held on Your Terms, Your Turf and Your Time. Any time between May 23 and September 1, 2021, walkers can simply choose when and where they want to walk while following recommended social distancing protocols. TeamWalk, best known as the largest single-day fundraiser in the Merrimack Valley, will once again be held on Your Terms, Your Turf and Your Time. Any time between May 23 and September 1, 2021, walkers can simply choose when and where they want to walk while following recommended social distancing protocols.
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Circle Health, Lowell General Hospital preparing mass vaccination site at Cross River Center

January 28, 2021

Lowell General Hospital and its partners across the Circle Health system have announced they will stand up a mass vaccination site at Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East in Lowell at a date to be determined in early- to mid-February. Lowell General Hospital and its partners across the Circle Health system have announced they will stand up a mass vaccination site at Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard East in Lowell at a date to be determined in early- to mid-February.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update: When will it be available to you?

January 27, 2021

The FDA has authorized two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. We know many of you have questions about when it will be available to you. Vaccination timing is determined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and depends on regular shipments of the vaccine. You will be eligible based on your health condition and/or age. The FDA has authorized two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. We know many of you have questions about when it will be available to you. Vaccination timing is determined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and depends on regular shipments of the vaccine. You will be eligible based on your health condition and/or age.
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Lowell General Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care

January 25, 2021

Lowell General Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Lowell General Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

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