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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated visitor policy guidance for hospitals.
At Lowell General Hospital and Circle Health, we want to ensure that you are Safe with Us. We will be updating our visitor policy beginning Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1pm to ensure the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. Each patient will be allowed one support person over the age of 18 at a time whether the patient is inpatient or outpatient.Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated visitor policy guidance for hospitals.
At Lowell General Hospital and Circle Health, we want to ensure that you are Safe with Us. We will be updating our visitor policy beginning Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1pm to ensure the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. Each patient will be allowed one support person over the age of 18 at a time whether the patient is inpatient or outpatient.
