New, updated COVID-19 boosters are rolling out across Massachusetts. Boston Medical Center infectious disease specialist Dr. Sabrina Assoumou and Tufts Medical Center epidemiologist Dr. Shira Doron explain what's different about these new boosters and how much protection they offer.New, updated COVID-19 boosters are rolling out across Massachusetts. Boston Medical Center infectious disease specialist Dr. Sabrina Assoumou and Tufts Medical Center epidemiologist Dr. Shira Doron explain what's different about these new boosters and how much protection they offer.
Gerry Ferretti, of Chelmsford, eats well and teaches exercise classes, but for years she struggled to reach her weight goals and wrestled with stomach issues. That all changed when she met Dr. Supriya Rao, a Lowell General gastroenterologist who set Ferretti on path that went beyond medication.Gerry Ferretti, of Chelmsford, eats well and teaches exercise classes, but for years she struggled to reach her weight goals and wrestled with stomach issues. That all changed when she met Dr. Supriya Rao, a Lowell General gastroenterologist who set Ferretti on path that went beyond medication.
High temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, and we urge everyone to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke by seeking shelter in air conditioning and limiting sun exposure and outside activity. An Emergency Cooling Center is Open at the Lowell Senior Center.High temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, and we urge everyone to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke by seeking shelter in air conditioning and limiting sun exposure and outside activity. An Emergency Cooling Center is Open at the Lowell Senior Center.
The Lowell Sun recently released its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards issue. The Sun ballot is housed on its website LowellSun.com for locals to vote for their favorites within Lowell and surrounding communities.The Lowell Sun recently released its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards issue. The Sun ballot is housed on its website LowellSun.com for locals to vote for their favorites within Lowell and surrounding communities.
Both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available locally for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age via the state-run vaccine clinic being operated by Cataldo Ambulance at the Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus located at One Hospital Drive in Lowell. Cataldo will be adding more days in order to accommodate the increased demand. Appointments can be made by visiting: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/lowellcataldoBoth Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available locally for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age via the state-run vaccine clinic being operated by Cataldo Ambulance at the Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus located at One Hospital Drive in Lowell. Cataldo will be adding more days in order to accommodate the increased demand. Appointments can be made by visiting: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/lowellcataldo
This week the FDA authorized and the CDC issued a recommendation for a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals older than 50 and for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, to be given four months after the prior dose.This week the FDA authorized and the CDC issued a recommendation for a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals older than 50 and for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, to be given four months after the prior dose.
"For Your Health" is Lowell General Hospital's award-winning magazine, which is published several times a year, providing you and your family with information to help you make good health decisions."For Your Health" is Lowell General Hospital's award-winning magazine, which is published several times a year, providing you and your family with information to help you make good health decisions.
Wellforce, the high quality, integrated Massachusetts health system, announced today it will be uniting its member organizations under a new name – Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine includes Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Home Health Foundation and a network of more than 2,000 physicians. Local hospitals within the system will operate under their respective names in conjunction with the Tufts Medicine name.Wellforce, the high quality, integrated Massachusetts health system, announced today it will be uniting its member organizations under a new name – Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine includes Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Home Health Foundation and a network of more than 2,000 physicians. Local hospitals within the system will operate under their respective names in conjunction with the Tufts Medicine name.
In just 15-20 minutes, residents of Greater Lowell - Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Billerica, Westford or Dunstable - can complete an anonymous survey that will impact how vital grant money and public health resources are distributed across the region and enter to win one of several gift cards.In just 15-20 minutes, residents of Greater Lowell - Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Billerica, Westford or Dunstable - can complete an anonymous survey that will impact how vital grant money and public health resources are distributed across the region and enter to win one of several gift cards.
A growing number of Circle Health’s network of physicians are considered among the best in their respective fields by their peers. Boston Magazine's annual Top Doctors list, assembled using peer references, includes more Circle Health physicians than ever before.A growing number of Circle Health’s network of physicians are considered among the best in their respective fields by their peers. Boston Magazine's annual Top Doctors list, assembled using peer references, includes more Circle Health physicians than ever before.
The updated forecast for this weekend calls for up to 20 inches of snow in our area with snow expected to fall between two to four inches per hour between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm Saturday, January 29. Lowell General Hospital has made the preparations needed to ensure we are well positioned to serve our patients for the duration of this winter storm and have allocated our resources appropriately.The updated forecast for this weekend calls for up to 20 inches of snow in our area with snow expected to fall between two to four inches per hour between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm Saturday, January 29. Lowell General Hospital has made the preparations needed to ensure we are well positioned to serve our patients for the duration of this winter storm and have allocated our resources appropriately.
Massachusetts residents who were vaccinated in-state can now request, view, and/or print their own COVID-19 SMART Health card. This will allow those who have been vaccinated the ability to create a digitally formatted certification with a QR Code that verifies their immunization status.Massachusetts residents who were vaccinated in-state can now request, view, and/or print their own COVID-19 SMART Health card. This will allow those who have been vaccinated the ability to create a digitally formatted certification with a QR Code that verifies their immunization status.
