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

2022 joint Get with the Guidelines seals for teaser

Lowell General is nationally recognized for our commitment to high-quality stroke care

July 7, 2022

Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award at both the Main and Saints campuses for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Main campus received Gold Plus status, while the Saints campus achieved Silver Plus status. Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award at both the Main and Saints campuses for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Main campus received Gold Plus status, while the Saints campus achieved Silver Plus status.
Lowell Sun 2022 Best Readers' Choice Seal

Congratulations to Lowell Sun 2022 Readers’ Choice winners

July 5, 2022

The Lowell Sun recently released its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards issue. The Sun ballot is housed on its website LowellSun.com for locals to vote for their favorites within Lowell and surrounding communities. The Lowell Sun recently released its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards issue. The Sun ballot is housed on its website LowellSun.com for locals to vote for their favorites within Lowell and surrounding communities.
Vaccine for 6 mos to 5 years

COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Children Under Age 5

June 25, 2022

Both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available locally for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age via the state-run vaccine clinic being operated by Cataldo Ambulance at the Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus located at One Hospital Drive in Lowell. Cataldo will be adding more days in order to accommodate the increased demand. Appointments can be made by visiting: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/lowellcataldo Both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available locally for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age via the state-run vaccine clinic being operated by Cataldo Ambulance at the Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus located at One Hospital Drive in Lowell. Cataldo will be adding more days in order to accommodate the increased demand. Appointments can be made by visiting: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/lowellcataldo
TeamWalk 2022 Check Presentation photo

Together Again, TeamWalk Supporters Raise $654,000 for Cancer Patients in the Merrimack Valley

May 27, 2022

Lowell General Hospital’s TeamWalk for CancerCare returned in grand fashion on Sunday, May 22, as more than 2,500 walkers descended on the streets of downtown Lowell to support cancer patients across the Merrimack Valley. Lowell General Hospital’s TeamWalk for CancerCare returned in grand fashion on Sunday, May 22, as more than 2,500 walkers descended on the streets of downtown Lowell to support cancer patients across the Merrimack Valley.
Surgery Center ribbon cutting 2022

Partners celebrate grand opening of new surgery center

May 17, 2022

Lowell General Hospital and Shields Health Care, in partnership with leading physicians from the region, celebrated the grand opening their new ambulatory surgery center in Chelmsford named The Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley on Wednesday, May 10. Lowell General Hospital and Shields Health Care, in partnership with leading physicians from the region, celebrated the grand opening their new ambulatory surgery center in Chelmsford named The Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley on Wednesday, May 10.
2022 Outstanding Nursing Team (MS2)

Honoring the Nurses of Lowell General Hospital

May 14, 2022

On Thursday, May 12, hospital leadership celebrated the accomplishments of our Patient Care Services team at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards held at Vesper Country Club in Tyngsboro, MA. The event, held during Nurses Week, honors those who exemplify the unwavering commitment to patient care that is a hallmark of the nursing profession. Honorees were nominated for the award by their peers. In addition, Lowell General presents the Florence Nightingale Award to a nurse who emulates the enduring symbol of Florence Nightingale herself and represents the mission, hopes and expectations of the nursing profession to its members and to the world at large. On Thursday, May 12, hospital leadership celebrated the accomplishments of our Patient Care Services team at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards held at Vesper Country Club in Tyngsboro, MA. The event, held during Nurses Week, honors those who exemplify the unwavering commitment to patient care that is a hallmark of the nursing profession. Honorees were nominated for the award by their peers. In addition, Lowell General presents the Florence Nightingale Award to a nurse who emulates the enduring symbol of Florence Nightingale herself and represents the mission, hopes and expectations of the nursing profession to its members and to the world at large.
A. David Simkin, MD Named 2022 Community Clinician of the Year

A. David Simkin, MD Named 2022 Community Clinician of the Year

May 3, 2022

Dr. A. David Simkin, a Lowell General Hospital affiliated dermatology specialist and Andover resident, has been selected as the Middlesex North District Medical Society’s 2022 Community Clinician of the Year, an award recognizing his professionalism and contributions as a physician. Dr. A. David Simkin, a Lowell General Hospital affiliated dermatology specialist and Andover resident, has been selected as the Middlesex North District Medical Society’s 2022 Community Clinician of the Year, an award recognizing his professionalism and contributions as a physician.
Johnson & Johnson Update - Vaccine image

Important Vaccine Update: Second Booster Dose

April 1, 2022

This week the FDA authorized and the CDC issued a recommendation for a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals older than 50 and for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, to be given four months after the prior dose. This week the FDA authorized and the CDC issued a recommendation for a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals older than 50 and for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, to be given four months after the prior dose.
National Colon Cancer Awareness Month (March)

New Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening

March 15, 2022

The rise of routine colon screening for adults over 50 has brought cancer rates down significantly over the past 20 years, but rates among adults 45-50 have begun to rise. For that reason, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently lowered the recommended age to begin routine colon screens from 50 to 45. The rise of routine colon screening for adults over 50 has brought cancer rates down significantly over the past 20 years, but rates among adults 45-50 have begun to rise. For that reason, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently lowered the recommended age to begin routine colon screens from 50 to 45.
FYH, Spring 2022 cover

Read our Spring 2022 issue of For Your Health magazine

March 7, 2022

"For Your Health" is Lowell General Hospital's award-winning magazine, which is published several times a year, providing you and your family with information to help you make good health decisions. "For Your Health" is Lowell General Hospital's award-winning magazine, which is published several times a year, providing you and your family with information to help you make good health decisions.
The Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley

Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley opens in Chelmsford

March 4, 2022

Lowell General Hospital and Shields Health Care Group, in partnership with leading physicians from the region, have opened a new ambulatory surgery center in Chelmsford named The Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley. Lowell General Hospital and Shields Health Care Group, in partnership with leading physicians from the region, have opened a new ambulatory surgery center in Chelmsford named The Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley.

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