News Releases

2022 Sun Santa check presentation

Sun Santa Theme Basket Raffle raises $60K

December 7, 2022

The 2022 Sun Santa Gift Basket Raffle returned to a live audience inside Clark Auditorium at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, and awarded 23 baskets worth a total of $15,000 to lucky winners, and raising $60,000 for Sun Santa Charities along the way. The 2022 Sun Santa Gift Basket Raffle returned to a live audience inside Clark Auditorium at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, and awarded 23 baskets worth a total of $15,000 to lucky winners, and raising $60,000 for Sun Santa Charities along the way.
Inspire - new sleep apnea device

New technology provides alternative for sleep apnea patients

November 29, 2022

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital’s Sleep Lab is excited to now offer a breakthrough treatment for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea who get limited benefits from the use of a CPAP machine. Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital’s Sleep Lab is excited to now offer a breakthrough treatment for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea who get limited benefits from the use of a CPAP machine.
Thanksgiving 2022

A message of thanks

November 23, 2022

Thanksgiving reminds us that even in challenging times, we have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving reminds us that even in challenging times, we have so much to be thankful for.
RSV 2022

What to know about RSV and your child

November 22, 2022

Most years, RSV blends in to the range cold-weather viruses that bring on a cough and the sniffles. But RSV can be dangerous to babies and young children, and a high rate of spread this year is leading to a rise in hospitalizations across the state. Dr. Jennifer Murzycki, Chief of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program, discusses what you and your family need to know to keep your young family safe. Most years, RSV blends in to the range cold-weather viruses that bring on a cough and the sniffles. But RSV can be dangerous to babies and young children, and a high rate of spread this year is leading to a rise in hospitalizations across the state. Dr. Jennifer Murzycki, Chief of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program, discusses what you and your family need to know to keep your young family safe.
RSV test tube

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.
Swallows group from the UK Oct 2022

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.
Kids in costume for Halloween 2022

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.

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