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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.
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.
Triple-demic African American woman with thermometer

Why are so many people sick right now?

January 10, 2023

Dr. Adam Weston provides some answers, and ways to keep you and your family healthy. Dr. Adam Weston provides some answers, and ways to keep you and your family healthy.
2023 baby 3

Early arrivals ring in the New Year

January 7, 2023

The first baby of the year at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital arrived at 2:15 am on New Year’s Day. But several other babies didn’t want to wait that long, even if their due date was supposed to be in 2023. The first baby of the year at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital arrived at 2:15 am on New Year’s Day. But several other babies didn’t want to wait that long, even if their due date was supposed to be in 2023.
Cafeterias reopen 2023

Cafeterias re-open to visitors, public

January 4, 2023

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is welcoming back visitors and the public to the cafeterias at its main and Saints campuses effective January 1, 2023. The cafeterias had previously been limited to staff-only due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is welcoming back visitors and the public to the cafeterias at its main and Saints campuses effective January 1, 2023. The cafeterias had previously been limited to staff-only due to COVID-19 related restrictions.

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