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Lowell General Hospital Honors the 2013 Cupola Award Recipients

July 22, 2013

On Thursday, May 16, Lowell General held its annual Service Awards night to recognize over 430 employees who completed 5 years to 45 years of service. The event also honored our Cupola Award recipients for their exceptional leadership and extraordinary contributions which consistently make a difference throughout the Lowell General community. The Cupola Award recipients, nominated by their staff, were commended for the continued motivation and support they provide throughout the… On Thursday, May 16, Lowell General held its annual Service Awards night to recognize over 430 employees who completed 5 years to 45 years of…

Lowell General Hospital and Xenith® Host Sports Injury Awareness and Prevention Program

July 20, 2013

Lowell General Hospital recently hosted a sports injury and concussion prevention and awareness program in partnership with Lowell-based football helmet manufacturer Xenith. The program was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Lowell General Hospital's main campus located at 295 Varnum Avenue in Lowell, Massachusetts.Featured speakers included New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty, retired NFL star Jermaine Wiggins, physician Dr. Mark Romanowsky, and Head Athletic Trainer from… Lowell General Hospital recently hosted a sports injury and concussion prevention and awareness program in partnership with Lowell-based football…

U.S. News & World Report Names Lowell General Hospital Among the Best in Massachusetts

July 16, 2013

Lowell General Hospital has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2013-14 in Massachusetts, ranking among the top 10 hospitals in the metropolitan Boston area and 12th overall in the state. The U.S. News & World Report's 24th annual Best Hospitals ranking identified Lowell General Hospital among the high-performing hospitals in the nation in four specialties: Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gynecology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Urology. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals… Lowell General Hospital has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2013-14 in Massachusetts, ranking among the top 10 hospitals in the…

New state-of-the-art Pain Management Center Opened Today

July 9, 2013

Dr. G.K. Dwarakanath cuts the celebratory ribbon to open the new Pain Management Center at the Lowell General Saints Campus. Lowell General Hospital is proud to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art Pain Management Center on Tuesday, July 9 on the second floor of 2 Hospital Drive at our Saints Campus. If you are a patient with acute or chronic pain and you have not responded to conventional therapies, our pain management team is ready with the expertise to diagnose, treat, and help… Dr. G.K. Dwarakanath cuts the celebratory ribbon to open the new Pain Management Center at the Lowell General Saints Campus. Lowell General…

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes Lowell General Hospital with Beacon Award for Excellence

June 15, 2013

Beacon Award for Excellence honors top hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient, family outcomes and align those practices with AACN's Healthy Work Environment Standards Lowell General Hospital was recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) at the organization's National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in Boston. The AACN recognized 98 units from 78 hospitals nationwide… Beacon Award for Excellence honors top hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient, family outcomes and align those…

Boston Business Journal Honors Lowell General Hospital as a 2013 "Best Places to Work" Winner

June 15, 2013

Hospital Ranks 9th in Large Employer Category The Boston Business Journal has named Lowell General Hospital as one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts in its eleventh annual regional awards program. The hospital ranked ninth in the Large Employer category. The honor recognizes Lowell General Hospital's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture. Lowell… Hospital Ranks 9th in Large Employer Category The Boston Business Journal has named Lowell General Hospital as one of the Best Places to Work in…

Lowell General Hospital Awards Medical Staff Scholarships

June 14, 2013

Local Students Receive Support to Pursue Higher Education in Field of Health ScienceTwo young achievers were recently awarded with the Lowell General Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship this year. Brigid Donovan of Andover and Elsa Kallman of Ipswich, Massachusetts were named as the 2013 Medical Staff Scholarship recipients. Both students were recognized for their exceptional accomplishments in areas of academic, cultural, and civic efforts during their high school careers.Brigid Donovan,… Local Students Receive Support to Pursue Higher Education in Field of Health ScienceTwo young achievers were recently awarded with the Lowell…

TeamWalk for CancerCare Raises Record-breaking $920,000 for Local Cancer Patients

May 24, 2013

Lowell General Hospital's 14th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare held on May 19th raised a record-breaking $920,000 to provide services and support for local cancer patients and their families. The Merrimack Valley's largest single-day fundraising event brought more than 5,000 walkers, volunteers, and supporters to the Tsongas Center on a beautiful Sunday morning. Many participants donned t-shirts for loved ones as they walked the 3-mile or 6-mile route through historic downtown Lowell and its… Lowell General Hospital's 14th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare held on May 19th raised a record-breaking $920,000 to provide services and support…

Administrative Changes at Lowell General Hospital Announced

May 21, 2013

At the annual meeting of Circle Health, president and CEO Normand E. Deschene spoke about the "extraordinary opportunity before us to completely transform the way health care is delivered in Greater Lowell and throughout the Merrimack Valley." Deschene stated that the introduction of Circle Health – and its promise of delivering "complete connected care" – "builds upon but goes beyond the work we have accomplished at Lowell General Hospital in creating one of the best community hospitals in… At the annual meeting of Circle Health, president and CEO Normand E. Deschene spoke about the "extraordinary opportunity before us to completely…

Circle Health Affiliate News: VNA of Greater Lowell and D'Youville begin Hospice partnership

April 30, 2013

Patients who need intensive hospice care at the end of life will no longer have to leave the Lowell area thanks to a new partnership between the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. (VNA) and D'Youville Life and Wellness Community. Services will now be provided by the VNA's Hospice Program in a special suite at the D'Youville Center for Advanced Therapy located at 1071 Varnum Avenue in Lowell. The program provides a concentrated level of care for patients with advanced illness,… Patients who need intensive hospice care at the end of life will no longer have to leave the Lowell area thanks to a new partnership between the…

Lowell General ICU Earns Beacon Award for Excellence

April 3, 2013

Congratulations to our ICU Team for its outstanding achievement of attaining the Beacon Award for Excellence! The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) created the Beacon Award to recognize individual critical care units that distinguish themselves from others by improving every facet of patient care. For patients and their families, the Beacon Award signifies exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall satisfaction. For critical care nurses, a Beacon Award… Congratulations to our ICU Team for its outstanding achievement of attaining the Beacon Award for Excellence! The American Association of…

Boston Business Journal: Healthiest Employers

March 28, 2013

On Thursday, March 28, Lowell General Hospital was honored as a finalist for the 2013 Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) Healthiest Employers. The BBJ selected 15 companies for their varied efforts in maintaining and improving employee health. The Healthiest Employers finalists were chosen through an assessment process compromised of 75 scored questions that are completed by the participating companies. Companies ranged in size from small (2-99 employees) to medium (100-499 employees) to large… On Thursday, March 28, Lowell General Hospital was honored as a finalist for the 2013 Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) Healthiest Employers. The BBJ…

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