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Tufts Medical Center receives research grant to study covert cebrovascular disease and expands clinical research to MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

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.

Maureen Ducharme knew that she couldn't put off the procedure any longer. In 2009, Ducharme, 55, from Springfield, suffered two strokes within a couple of weeks.

New Formula predicts with high accuracy which patients with recurring stroke would benefit from PFO closure.

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.

New England Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) Collaborative, created by Tufts Medical Center, is signing a pledge to continue providing care for stroke patients.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Saints 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.

Lowell General has once again been recognized for the outstanding care we provide patients suffering from a stroke.

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.

Patient recognized the signs of stroke and got help immediately.

Commitment to quality improvement ensures stroke patients receive better care.

Did you know that stroke – the No. 2 most common cause of death worldwide – is preventable, treatable + beatable?