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This distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified by the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. 

Lowell General Hospital was recently named one of the nation’s top Maternity Hospitals for 2020 by Newsweek magazine and the Leapfrog Group. We are one of just seven hospitals in Massachusetts to make this list. A total of 231 hospitals in 36 states were named.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Main campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Wellforce, the high quality, integrated Massachusetts health system, has united its member organizations under a new name - Tufts Medicine.

Lowell General Hospital has achieved our third consecutive Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence, an accomplishment realized by just 2% of all hospitals nationwide.

Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui, a Mother Infant Research Institute Director, was featured on CNBC.

Lowell General Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions.

Chief Michael L. Lyle recently shared that the Melrose Police Department gave thanks to medical professionals at MelroseWakefield Healthcare on Thursday and participated in a parade of first responders.

Healthgrades said patients treated in hospitals on its list have a 26.6 percent lower chance of dying than if they were treated elsewhere.

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN has conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the intensive care unit at Lowell General Hospital.

Circle Health has achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers.

Lowell General Hospital’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program was awarded certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). AACVPR Program Certification is recognition of our commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing our standards of care.

South Shore Health and Wellforce announced today that the organizations are in partnership discussions and the parties have formally indicated their intention to move forward with discussions and developing a tighter relationship. The organizations provided the following statements.

The Endoscopy Center has been granted a three-year recognition renewal for quality and safety on behalf of the ASGE. The ASGE program is specifically dedicated to promoting quality in all settings where endoscopy is practiced in the United States. The Endoscopy Center is one of more than 400 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009.

In 2019, the Mother Infant Research Institute was honored at Working Wonders for their progressive work.

Circle Health’s affiliated physicians are some of the best in New England in their respective fields. Boston Magazine’s annual Top Docs list agrees: 13 Circle Health physicians were selected as Top Doctors in the January issue.

Twenty-three doctors representing 15 different specialties recognized.