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. 

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A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away

January 7, 2022

You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. This includes pregnant women. You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. This includes pregnant women.
Omicron variant

Important COVID-19 Information

December 30, 2021

The Omicron variant is now predominant in Massachusetts and has managed to outcompete the Delta variant due to its very high transmissibility and its ability to evade the immune response given by vaccination and prior infection. The Omicron variant is now predominant in Massachusetts and has managed to outcompete the Delta variant due to its very high transmissibility and its ability to evade the immune response given by vaccination and prior infection.
2021 Holiday Message

May the Joy of This Season Live in your Heart All Year Through

December 22, 2021

As we approach the holiday season, the physicians and staff at Lowell General and Circle Health want to thank you for the support you have shown us over this challenging year. As we approach the holiday season, the physicians and staff at Lowell General and Circle Health want to thank you for the support you have shown us over this challenging year.
2021 MV Mom Blog Contest teaser

Lowell General Hospital Launches Merrimack Valley Moms Blogging Contest

November 29, 2021

Lowell General Hospital has launched a contest to recruit eight new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley moms Blog, ourcircleofmoms.com. Enter the competition from November 15, 2021, to January 13, 2022. Lowell General Hospital has launched a contest to recruit eight new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley moms Blog, ourcircleofmoms.com. Enter the competition from November 15, 2021, to January 13, 2022.
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Suggestions for a Safe(r) Holiday Party

November 23, 2021

Holiday traditions are important for families and children, and it’s also important to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe is to get vaccinated. The Covid-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) is available by appointment for those 12 and above at our Chest and Immunization Center. If you have a child 5-11 years old or need to schedule a booster shot, please visit https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/ to search for an appointment near you. Holiday traditions are important for families and children, and it’s also important to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe is to get vaccinated. The Covid-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) is available by appointment for those 12 and above at our Chest and Immunization Center. If you have a child 5-11 years old or need to schedule a booster shot, please visit https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/ to search for an appointment near you.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids age 5-11

Young Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine – What You Need to Know

November 9, 2021

CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine. CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine.
Oct 2021 Vaccine Booster and Third Dose

Get the Latest Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses and Third Doses

October 31, 2021

On Monday, October 25, 2021 the CDC published an update to the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines with a focus on Booster Dose. Read our FAQ. On Monday, October 25, 2021 the CDC published an update to the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines with a focus on Booster Dose. Read our FAQ.
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Circle Health Earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired™ Recognition

October 6, 2021

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Circle Health with its 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired® recognition.The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Circle Health with its 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired® recognition.The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities.
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Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Booster Shots

October 1, 2021

Your initial vaccination offers strong protection against the COVID-19 virus, and are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant. However, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection, especially among certain populations, against mild and moderate disease. For certain people at higher risk of developing COVID-19, booster shots are now recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your initial vaccination offers strong protection against the COVID-19 virus, and are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant. However, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection, especially among certain populations, against mild and moderate disease. For certain people at higher risk of developing COVID-19, booster shots are now recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Saab Building COVID-19 Pre-Procedure Testing Center

New COVID-19 Testing Location Opens August 31 at Saints Campus (Physician Order Required)

August 30, 2021

As cases rise in the region, we will be reactivating COVID-19 testing at the Saab Building at our Lowell General Saints Campus effective Tuesday, August 31. COVID-19 testing at the Saab Building testing center will require a physician order and patients will be directed to call Central Scheduling at 978-937-6023 to make an appointment. We are NOT able to accommodate walk-in appointments. Community members that need testing and do not have a physician order are encouraged to visit one of four Circle Health Urgent Care locations for testing and treatment. As cases rise in the region, we will be reactivating COVID-19 testing at the Saab Building at our Lowell General Saints Campus effective Tuesday, August 31. COVID-19 testing at the Saab Building testing center will require a physician order and patients will be directed to call Central Scheduling at 978-937-6023 to make an appointment. We are NOT able to accommodate walk-in appointments. Community members that need testing and do not have a physician order are encouraged to visit one of four Circle Health Urgent Care locations for testing and treatment.
COVID-19 third doses and boosters

What you need to know about COVID-19 third doses and boosters

August 27, 2021

Dr. Adam Weston, an infectious disease specialist at Lowell General Hospital and a clinical leader in the hospitals’ pandemic response discusses the latest updates on 3rd dose and booster shots as well as the outlook for COVID-19 this fall. Dr. Adam Weston, an infectious disease specialist at Lowell General Hospital and a clinical leader in the hospitals’ pandemic response discusses the latest updates on 3rd dose and booster shots as well as the outlook for COVID-19 this fall.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Lowell General hosts U.S HHS Secretary Becerra

August 19, 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, Lowell General Hospital had the honor to host U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Congresswoman Lori Trahan at our main campus and showcased the outstanding work taking place at our hospital and across Lowell to improve the health of our community. On Tuesday, August 17, Lowell General Hospital had the honor to host U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Congresswoman Lori Trahan at our main campus and showcased the outstanding work taking place at our hospital and across Lowell to improve the health of our community.