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2021 Sun Santa check presentation

Sun Santa Themed Basket Raffle Raises $80K

December 10, 2021

For the second straight year, the Sun Santa Theme Basket Raffle to benefit Sun Santa Charities had to be done entirely online. But once again, that didn’t stop the community from stepping up and buying thousands of tickets and raising more than $80,000 for people in need at the holidays. For the second straight year, the Sun Santa Theme Basket Raffle to benefit Sun Santa Charities had to be done entirely online. But once again, that didn’t stop the community from stepping up and buying thousands of tickets and raising more than $80,000 for people in need at the holidays.
Surgical Review Corporation Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery 2021 Seal

Lowell General now a Center of Excellence in four areas of minimally invasive surgery

December 3, 2021

The Surgical Review Corporation now recognizes Lowell General as a certified Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Urology, adding to our organization’s previous designations in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery. The Surgical Review Corporation now recognizes Lowell General as a certified Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Urology, adding to our organization’s previous designations in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery.
2021 MV Moms Blog Contest news teaser

Lowell General Hospital Launches Merrimack Valley Moms Blogging Contest

November 29, 2021

Lowell General Hospital has launched a contest to recruit eight new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley moms Blog, ourcircleofmoms.com. Enter the competition from November 15, 2021, to January 13, 2022. Lowell General Hospital has launched a contest to recruit eight new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley moms Blog, ourcircleofmoms.com. Enter the competition from November 15, 2021, to January 13, 2022.
Thanksgiving 2020

Suggestions for a Safe(r) Holiday Party

November 23, 2021

Holiday traditions are important for families and children, and it’s also important to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe is to get vaccinated. The Covid-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) is available by appointment for those 12 and above at our Chest and Immunization Center. If you have a child 5-11 years old or need to schedule a booster shot, please visit https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/  to search for an… Holiday traditions are important for families and children, and it’s also important to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The…
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Young Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine – What You Need to Know

November 9, 2021

CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine. CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine.
Oct 2021 Vaccine Booster and Third Dose

Get the Latest Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses and Third Doses

October 28, 2021

On Monday, October 25, 2021 the CDC published an update to the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines with a focus on Booster Dose. Read our FAQ. On Monday, October 25, 2021 the CDC published an update to the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines with a focus on Booster Dose. Read our FAQ.
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Lowell General a national leader in heart attack treatment

October 22, 2021

Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
2021 TeamWalk for CancerCare check presentation

TeamWalk On Your Terms Raises $410,000 for Cancer Patients Across the Merrimack Valley

October 15, 2021

TeamWalk for CancerCare teams walked on their terms again this year, but that didn’t stop them from collectively raising more than $410,000 for cancer patients across the Merrimack Valley, topping last year’s total.    The pandemic forced the walk to go virtual again for the second straight year, but TeamWalk organizers are planning to bring back the annual spring fundraising event to Tsongas Arena on Sunday, May 22, 2022.    “After what we’ve been through the past two years, it’s no… TeamWalk for CancerCare teams walked on their terms again this year, but that didn’t stop them from collectively raising more than $410,000 for…
Dr. Steinkeler

What You Need to Know about Screening Mammograms

October 10, 2021

In many cases women have signs and symptoms of breast cancer. In early stage cases women may have no symptoms at all. This is why participating in yearly screenings is very important. Dr. Jill Steinkeler, Medical Director of Breast Imaging at Lowell General Hospital, discusses the importance of regular screening mammograms. In many cases women have signs and symptoms of breast cancer. In early stage cases women may have no symptoms at all. This is why participating in yearly screenings is very important. Dr. Jill Steinkeler, Medical Director of Breast Imaging at Lowell General Hospital, discusses the importance of regular screening mammograms.
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Lowell General Recognized as Gold Safe Sleep Champion

October 8, 2021

Lowell General Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program with its highest designation, Gold Safe Sleep Champion, for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. Lowell General Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program with its highest designation, Gold Safe Sleep Champion, for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
2021 CHIME Digital Health most wired® logo - level 8

Circle Health Earns 2021 CHiME Digital Health Most Wired® Recognition

October 6, 2021

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Circle Health with its 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition. Lowell General achieved a level 8 recognition, and is one of only six Massachusetts hospitals or health systems to be recognized as level 8 or higher. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Circle Health with its 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition. Lowell General achieved a level 8 recognition, and is one of only six Massachusetts hospitals or health systems to be recognized as level 8 or higher.
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Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Booster Shots

October 1, 2021

Your initial vaccination offers strong protection against the COVID-19 virus, and are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant. However, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection, especially among certain populations, against mild and moderate disease. For certain people at higher risk of developing COVID-19, booster shots are now recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your initial vaccination offers strong protection against the COVID-19 virus, and are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant. However, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection, especially among certain populations, against mild and moderate disease. For certain people at higher risk of developing COVID-19, booster shots are now recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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