X-ray services will be temporarily suspended at the Circle Health Urgent Care in Westford beginning Friday 9/22 for maintenance.
If you need an X-ray, please visit one of our three other Urgent Care locations in Billerica, Dracut and Tewksbury.

News Releases

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Can adults get RSV? Mass. doctor explains

November 18, 2022

As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Dr. Helen Boucher, Dean at Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer at Tufts Medicine, joined WCVB Channel 5 Boston to discuss how contagious it is and how to protect yourself. As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Dr. Helen Boucher, Dean at Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer at Tufts Medicine, joined WCVB Channel 5 Boston to discuss how contagious it is and how to protect yourself.
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COVID Q&A: Top Boston Doctors Talk School Masking Study, Flu and RSV

November 16, 2022

Top Boston doctors debate whether students should mask up after a study found that mandates cut COVID cases in Boston-Area schools, plus talk about flu and RSV during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series. Top Boston doctors debate whether students should mask up after a study found that mandates cut COVID cases in Boston-Area schools, plus talk about flu and RSV during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.
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Cancer Center welcomes guests from the United Kingdom

November 14, 2022

The work being done in our Cancer Center continues to have an impact around the world. Last month, an oncology nurse and speech therapist from a hospital in the United Kingdom spent a week at our Cancer Center working closely with Lowell General oncology nurse Kylie Giarrusso to learn and share best practices in the treatment of head and neck cancer patients. The work being done in our Cancer Center continues to have an impact around the world. Last month, an oncology nurse and speech therapist from a hospital in the United Kingdom spent a week at our Cancer Center working closely with Lowell General oncology nurse Kylie Giarrusso to learn and share best practices in the treatment of head and neck cancer patients.
2022 Coffee for a Cause campaign

Cafua Management Company Dunkin’ locations serve up $21,000 TeamWalk donation

November 8, 2022

Leaders from Lowell General Hospital and our Cancer Center joined members of the Cafua Management Company, the largest private Dunkin’ franchise in the United States, at Dunkin’ on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell recently to accept a donation in the amount of $21,000. Leaders from Lowell General Hospital and our Cancer Center joined members of the Cafua Management Company, the largest private Dunkin’ franchise in the United States, at Dunkin’ on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell recently to accept a donation in the amount of $21,000.
2022 Urgent Care Accreditation UCA

Circle Health Urgent Care re-accredited by UCA

November 4, 2022

Circle Health Urgent Care has once again received the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation designation, the highest level of distinction for an urgent care center. UCA Accreditation illustrates an organization’s overriding commitment to safety, quality and scope of services. Circle Health Urgent Care has once again received the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation designation, the highest level of distinction for an urgent care center. UCA Accreditation illustrates an organization’s overriding commitment to safety, quality and scope of services.
Amy Hoey and Jody White

Amy Hoey named president

November 3, 2022

Lowell General Hospital has named Amy Hoey as the organization’s president, succeeding Jody White in that role. Hoey, a Groton resident, is the first registered nurse and first woman to serve as president in the hospital’s 130-year history. Lowell General Hospital has named Amy Hoey as the organization’s president, succeeding Jody White in that role. Hoey, a Groton resident, is the first registered nurse and first woman to serve as president in the hospital’s 130-year history.
2022 Golf Challenge check presentation

Lowell General Golf Challenge raises more than $300,000

November 2, 2022

On Monday, September 26, Lowell General Hospital hosted our 25th annual Golf Challenge tournament at Vesper Country Club in Tyngsborough. On Monday, September 26, Lowell General Hospital hosted our 25th annual Golf Challenge tournament at Vesper Country Club in Tyngsborough.
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Have a Hazard-Free Halloween

October 31, 2022

When we think of Halloween, we picture children laughing in colorful costumes, jack-o'-lanterns glowing in house windows, and buckets brimming with candy and treats. Experts warn, however, that this fun-filled night can pose safety hazards. When we think of Halloween, we picture children laughing in colorful costumes, jack-o'-lanterns glowing in house windows, and buckets brimming with candy and treats. Experts warn, however, that this fun-filled night can pose safety hazards.
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program team

Team of experts at the helm of the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program

October 30, 2022

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital offers a comprehensive Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program for women identified to be at high risk of developing breast cancer. The program is located in the Women’s Wellness Center at the hospital’s main campus at 295 Varnum Avenue in Lowell. Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital offers a comprehensive Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program for women identified to be at high risk of developing breast cancer. The program is located in the Women’s Wellness Center at the hospital’s main campus at 295 Varnum Avenue in Lowell.
2022 Cupola Award Winners

2022 Cupola Award recipients honored for leadership

October 26, 2022

Each year, Lowell General Hospital employees nominate managers, supervisors, and clinical leaders for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the organization. The Rewards and Recognition Council votes for the year’s Cupola Award recipients based on the nominees’ abilities to meet the hospital’s Standards of Performance and the dimensions of Complete connected care through personal stories or specific actions shared by the nominees’ team. Each year, Lowell General Hospital employees nominate managers, supervisors, and clinical leaders for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the organization. The Rewards and Recognition Council votes for the year’s Cupola Award recipients based on the nominees’ abilities to meet the hospital’s Standards of Performance and the dimensions of Complete connected care through personal stories or specific actions shared by the nominees’ team.
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Why should you get an annual mammogram?

October 25, 2022

It's easy to come in for a mammogram. At Lowell General Hospital, we have three convenient locations where you’ll find some of the region’s leading breast health and cancer prevention experts and the latest 3D imaging technology. It's easy to come in for a mammogram. At Lowell General Hospital, we have three convenient locations where you’ll find some of the region’s leading breast health and cancer prevention experts and the latest 3D imaging technology.
Breast Cancer patient Diane MacLean

Risk assessment program empowers women to prevent breast cancer

October 23, 2022

With no breast cancer history in her family, Diane MacLean from Dunstable was "blindsided" when referred to the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program at Lowell General Hospital following her annual mammogram. With no breast cancer history in her family, Diane MacLean from Dunstable was "blindsided" when referred to the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program at Lowell General Hospital following her annual mammogram.

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