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Starting the day off right with a nutritious breakfast will give you energy, help you concentrate and helps you make healthy choices throughout the day.

MelroseWakefield’s Dr. Steven Sbardella warns we won’t wait out COVID, urging a consistent, sustainable response in this new phase.

Gynecologic health is extremely important for women of all ages, from puberty, to pregnancy, to menopause and beyond.

The end of summer is always busy and with students going back to school soon these recipes are perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

With this week’s return of hot and humid weather, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging.

MelroseWakefield Hospital, a local leader in community-based cardiac care, is now using the latest in coronary artery imaging technology in its cardiac catheterization lab. Intravascular ultrasound, known as IVUS, is a catheter-based diagnostic procedure used to view the inside of a coronary artery.

One of the best parts of summer is fresh fruit and adding it to your meals is a nice way to add flavor and nutrients.

Melrose resident Donald Rosen didn’t notice any of the signs, but the quick actions of his family, first responders and the stroke team at MelroseWakefield Hospital helped save his life when he suffered a stroke earlier this year. Mr. Rosen, 90, was found unresponsive in his home by a family member.

MelroseWakefield Healthcare today announced that the Sleep Medicine Program at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford has been granted a five-year reaccreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

These nutritious recipes will excite your tastebuds and make your barbeque anything but basic.

It’s been a hot June so far and it looks like we’re in for a hot summer. Light recipes that feature lean protein and a variety of vegetables can hit the spot on a warm day.

MelroseWakefield Healthcare today announced that Pamela Whelton, former President of South Shore Hospital, will assume the role of interim Chief Executive Officer effective June 14. She will replace Sue Sandberg who is moving to Colorado to be with family.

Robotic surgery continues to evolve. It allows complex procedures to be performed with greater precision, enhanced 3D high-definition visualization and advanced instrumentation virtually extending the surgeon’s eyes and hands into the patient.

As the warm weather arrives and we begin to emerge from our winter cocoons, many of us are finding the urge to resume the warm-weather activities we’ve all been missing. Golfers, in particular, have been longing to find their way to the fairways and greens this spring.

May is American Stroke Month. Do you know there are things you can do with your diet to reduce your risk of having a stroke?

Nicole Clark, the pharmacy director at MelroseWakefield Healthcare, was recently honored by the Boston Celtics as a hero among us.

Mayor Paul Brodeur received the first dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine last Friday at MelroseWakefield Hospital, while simultaneously urging others to do the same.

Even with a freshly poked arm full of Pfizer, Mayor Paul Brodeur had a simple message: This isn’t the end of the fight.

Spring is here and it brings warmer weather and new seasonal produce with it.