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Lowell General Welcomes First Baby of 2014

January 1, 2014

2014 has already proven to be an exciting year for a Dracut, Massachusetts family. Jennifer and Carl Tancredi of Dracut welcomed their son Dante Joseph Tancredi, who was born at Lowell General Hospital just after the stroke of midnight at 12:01 a.m. Dante Joseph Tancredi weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 20 ¼ inches long. Named after his father Carl Tancredi's grandfather Dante and his mother Jennifer's father Joseph, Dante joins his proud parents and big sister Marianna, who is 16… 2014 has already proven to be an exciting year for a Dracut, Massachusetts family. Jennifer and Carl Tancredi of Dracut welcomed their son Dante…

First Robotic Single-Site Hysterectomy Performed at Lowell General Hospital

December 23, 2013

One Incision Through Patient's Belly Button Leaves Virtually No Scar Lowell General Hospital recently became one of the first hospitals in New England to perform a robotic hysterectomy using a single, small incision. Gynecologic surgeon Nonnie-Marie Estella, MD performed the robotic single-site procedure using the daVinci Si® robotic system. The patient's uterus was removed utilizing a one-inch incision in her belly button, making the procedure virtually scarless. Approximately 600,000… One Incision Through Patient's Belly Button Leaves Virtually No Scar Lowell General Hospital recently became one of the first hospitals in New…

November 25-27th: Home for the Holidays Pie Sale

November 4, 2013

Join Lowell General for its Home for the Holidays pie sale from Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27.Choose from Apple, Pumpkin, Blueberry, Fruit of the Forest (a tasty mix of strawberries, rhubarb, apples, raspberries and blackberries) and Southern Pecan. All pies are $8.29 each, and will be on sale in the cafeterias at the main and Saints campuses during regular cafeteria hours. For an additional $3.99, purchase a bag of Rich's Non-Dairy Whipped Topping for the finishing touch to… Join Lowell General for its Home for the Holidays pie sale from Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27.Choose from Apple, Pumpkin,…

Circle Health Kids Clinic Opens at Imajine That

November 1, 2013

Norm Deschene, President and Chief Executive Officer of Circle Health and Chief Executive Officer of Lowell General Hospital together with Jessica Brenes, Vice President of Operations of Imajine That, David Pickul, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Circle Health, Michelle Davis, Vice President of External Affairs of Lowell General Hospital, and Aubrey and Hayleigh Davis of North Andover, MA celebrate the opening of the Circle Health Kids Clinic at Imajine That in Lawrence. Circle Health, the… Norm Deschene, President and Chief Executive Officer of Circle Health and Chief Executive Officer of Lowell General Hospital together with Jessica…

Lowell General Hospital Welcomed Former New England Patriot and Guest Judge Jarvis Green After Being Voted a People's Choice Winner in Massachusetts Health Council's Culinary Competition

October 29, 2013

After being named a People's Choice winner at the Massachusetts Health Council's "Best of the Best" culinary chef's competition, Lowell General Hospital welcomed Jarvis Green, guest judge and former New England Patriot, to its main campus this month. The hospital's Food and Nutrition Team wowed the crowd with its Circle Health Seafood Crostini Sampler, filled with lobster, crab and shrimp, and was voted as one of the top three dishes by event attendees. The Massachusetts Health Council's… After being named a People's Choice winner at the Massachusetts Health Council's "Best of the Best" culinary chef's competition, Lowell General…

Lowell General Hospital Awarded "A" Grade by Hospital Safety Score

October 28, 2013

Lowell General Hospital was honored with an "A" grade in the Fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation's leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent industry watchdog. The first and only hospital safety rating to be analyzed in the peer-reviewed Journal of Patient… Lowell General Hospital was honored with an "A" grade in the Fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect…

Lowell General Hospital Information Now Available on New Smartphone App

October 24, 2013

Patients, visitors and community now have quick and convenient access to helpful information about Lowell General Hospital using their smartphones, tablets and computers. Lowell General Hospital is proud to announce that it has partnered with market leading mobile application provider Panzara to provide hospital information to the community using smartphones. Panzara provides a free smartphone app that can be downloaded for iPhone®, iPod® and Android™ smartphones. Any type of smartphone… Patients, visitors and community now have quick and convenient access to helpful information about Lowell General Hospital using their smartphones,…

Looking for participants for the Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge

October 1, 2013

Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge! Who We want YOU! The American Heart Association, along with Lowell General Hospital and the Genavix Wellness Network are seeking applicants for this life-changing challenge. We want applications from men and women who have a desire to change their lifestyle in order to live a more heart-healthy life. We will select individuals to participate in the BetterU Makeover Challenge and showcase them at The Heart Health Fair.Who What The individuals selected… Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge! Who We want YOU! The American Heart Association, along with Lowell General Hospital and the Genavix Wellness…

Circle Health News

September 25, 2013

VNA of Greater Lowell earns Innovation Award Congratulations to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Greater Lowell, which was recently presented with an "Innovation Award" by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts! This award recognizes the VNA's effort to reduce health care costs by focusing attention on the needs of patients at high risk of hospitalization. Funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, this initiative extends VNA's expertise to those who may not be… VNA of Greater Lowell earns Innovation Award Congratulations to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Greater Lowell, which was recently…

Annual Back to School Bike Safety Rodeo Draws Hundreds

September 23, 2013

Hundreds of local young people and their parents came out for the annual Back to School Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by Lowell General Hospital, the Lowell Police Department and Kiwanis Club of Lowell. The event, held at Target on Plain Street in Lowell on Sunday, September 15, featured a bicycle safety course, where children learned the importance of obeying stop signs, yielding to traffic and being aware of their surroundings when riding their bikes. All children visited a helmet fitting… Hundreds of local young people and their parents came out for the annual Back to School Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by Lowell General Hospital, the…

Residents Reminded: Mosquitoes and Ticks - They're Out in Mass!

August 30, 2013

Mosquitoes and ticks are more than pests They can carry diseases which can you make very sick The good news is that there are simple steps that you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites, and the illnesses they can cause. MosquitoesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has urged all Massachusetts residents to continue to take personal precautions to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and… Mosquitoes and ticks are more than pests They can carry diseases which can you make very sick The good news is that there are simple steps that…

Lowell General Hospital Named 2013 Most Wired

July 27, 2013

Lowell General Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired for the third consecutive year, according to the results of the 2013 Most Wired Survey released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Lowell General is one of nine hospitals in Massachusetts to earn the prestigious honor. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Health Care's Most Wired Survey. In that time, hospitals and health care systems have made great strides in establishing the basic… Lowell General Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired for the third consecutive year, according to the results of the 2013…

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