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Lowell General Hospital Named a Top Place to Work by Boston Business Journal

June 1, 2012

Hospital Ranks 13th in Large Business Category The Boston Business Journal has named Lowell General Hospital one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts in its tenth annual regional awards program. The top 25 companies in three size categories — small (20-100 employees), midsize (101-500 employees) and large (more than 500 employees) — were awarded during a lively breakfast ceremony on June 1st at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and profiled in a special supplement of the… Hospital Ranks 13th in Large Business Category The Boston Business Journal has named Lowell General Hospital one of the Best Places to Work in…

TeamWalk for CancerCare Raises $908,000 for Local Cancer Patients

May 22, 2012

Annual Walk Closes in on Million Dollar MarkOnce again breaking previous records, the 13th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare hosted by Lowell General Hospital on May 20th collected $908,000 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 on a day that featured gorgeous sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Many participants donned t-shirts for… Annual Walk Closes in on Million Dollar MarkOnce again breaking previous records, the 13th annual TeamWalk for CancerCare hosted by Lowell General…

Lowell General Hospital Expands Minimally Invasive Surgery Offerings

May 10, 2012

Lowell General is First Hospital in Greater Boston to Perform Single Incision Gallbladder Removal with da Vinci® Si Surgical SystemLowell General Hospital announced today that it has expanded the offerings of its Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and is the first hospital in Greater Boston to perform a single incision gallbladder removal procedure using the da Vinci Si Surgical System.On Thursday, May 10, 2012 Michael Jiser, MD, FACS, Lowell General Hospital's Chief of General… Lowell General is First Hospital in Greater Boston to Perform Single Incision Gallbladder Removal with da Vinci® Si Surgical SystemLowell…

State Approves Lowell General and Saints Merger

May 10, 2012

Department of Public Health unanimously votes to approve hospitals' application to form a combined hospital The Public Health Council of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health today voted unanimously to approve Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center's application to form a combined hospital that will operate under one license. "This is a great day for Saints and Lowell General," said Norm Deschene, President and CEO of Lowell General, "and an even better day for the… Department of Public Health unanimously votes to approve hospitals' application to form a combined hospital The Public Health Council of the…

Message to the Community

May 6, 2012

Dear Friends, It's important to feel good about the community we live in. And contributing to the health of our Greater Lowell community is truly our pleasure, our privilege, our honor and our duty. This week is recognized nationwide as Nurses Week and Hospital Week. It is with great pride that we take a moment to publicly celebrate the women and men of Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center who give their very best to deliver the highest quality of care to the individuals they… Dear Friends, It's important to feel good about the community we live in. And contributing to the health of our Greater Lowell community is truly…

Lowell General Hospital: The first hospital in Massachusetts to perform general surgery procedures with the da Vinci® Si Surgical System

April 23, 2012

State-of-the-art da Vinci® Si and Skills Simulator Offers Major Advancement in Minimally-Invasive Surgery Platform Lowell General Hospital is the first healthcare facility to receive the da Vinci Si Surgical System with Skills Simulation in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley, offering the most advanced and state-of-the-art robotic surgical technology to patients today. This makes Lowell General Hospital one of only a few hospitals in Massachusetts to be training surgeons in robotic surgery with… State-of-the-art da Vinci® Si and Skills Simulator Offers Major Advancement in Minimally-Invasive Surgery Platform Lowell General Hospital is the…

Lowell General Hospital Ball for Community Health Initiatives Raises $225,000 to Support Local Health and Wellness Programs

March 16, 2012

A sold out crowd of 550 guests celebrated Lowell General Hospital's 7th Annual Ball for Community Health Initiatives on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The event, held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, raised $225,000 to help fund vital health and wellness programs which benefit residents of the Greater Lowell community."This incredible evening was a testament to the generosity of our community," said Norm Deschene, President and CEO of Lowell General. "The Ball committee, led by Dr. Loreen Ali and… A sold out crowd of 550 guests celebrated Lowell General Hospital's 7th Annual Ball for Community Health Initiatives on Saturday, March 3, 2012.…

Boards of Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center Approve Merger Agreement

March 1, 2012

Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center today announced that their boards have approved a definitive agreement that will lead to the merger of the two hospitals. As a result of the agreement, the two hospitals will combine to form one entity, which will be governed by one board of trustees. The new board will be drawn equally from the current Lowell General and Saints boards. Current Lowell General President and CEO, Norm Deschene, will serve as president and CEO of the new merged… Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center today announced that their boards have approved a definitive agreement that will lead to the…

Lowell General Hospital Wins 2011 Spirit of Excellence Award for Community by Modern Healthcare

February 6, 2012

Recognized for Successful Programs to Address and Reduce Teen Pregnancy Faced with the challenge of a high teen pregnancy rate in the City of Lowell, Lowell General Hospital developed a successful program to tackle some of the needs in the community, and earned the 19th Annual Spirit of Excellence Award presented by Modern Healthcare. The awards recognize a commitment to patients and the community as judged by a panel of national healthcare leaders. Results of the efforts to educate and… Recognized for Successful Programs to Address and Reduce Teen Pregnancy Faced with the challenge of a high teen pregnancy rate in the City of…

World Cancer Day Celebrated around the globe and at the Cancer Center at Lowell General

February 4, 2012

February 4, 2012 is World Cancer Day, a global initiative to save lives and to end cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find a cure. The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital was proudly welcomed a proclamation from Office of the Mayor of the City of Lowell, saluting the cancer survivors who have triumphed over the disease and recognizing the initiative of fighting cancer locally with energy, devotion and compassion. Mayor Patrick O.… February 4, 2012 is World Cancer Day, a global initiative to save lives and to end cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for…

Lowell General Hospital's Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery is recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a "Blue Distinction" facility.

November 21, 2011

Blue Distinction® is a designation given by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies to hospitals that have demonstrated expertise in delivery quality healthcare. At the core of the Blue Distinction program are the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® facilities that are recognized for their distinguished care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare cancers, knee and hip replacement, spine surgery, and transplants. The designation is based on rigorous,… Blue Distinction® is a designation given by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies to hospitals that have demonstrated expertise in delivery…

Lowell's Over Thirty Baseball League Hits a Home Run for Breast Cancer Survivors

November 18, 2011

Pictured from left to right: Over-Thirty-Baseball's Tom Burgess, Vice President of Operations; Chris Augeri, President; Steve Pitta, Breast Cancer Fundraiser Co-Chairperson; Darcie Pitta, Breast Cancer Fundraiser Co-Chairperson; Monica Buckley, RN of the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital. The Over Thirty Baseball League of Greater Lowell knows how to do more than hit homers and round the bases. The group of competitive, adult ball-players recently made a donation in support of… Pictured from left to right: Over-Thirty-Baseball's Tom Burgess, Vice President of Operations; Chris Augeri, President; Steve Pitta, Breast Cancer…

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