Please note ALL four Circle Health Urgent Care locations will be open from 8:00am-4:00pm on Monday, May 29th in  observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The last patient registered will be at 3:30pm. 

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News Releases

Dr. Mary Lynn Joe

Urgent Care Director Earns National Honor

March 5, 2020

When it comes to prescribing antibiotics appropriately, accurately and safely in an urgent care setting, Circle Health and is Medical Director of Urgent Care stand above the crowd. Dr. Mary Lynn Joe, MD, FACEP, is the first-ever recipient of the Antibiotic Stewardship Champion Award given from the College of Urgent Care Medicine® (CUCM) in conjunction with the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the Urgent Care Foundation (UFA). When it comes to prescribing antibiotics appropriately, accurately and safely in an urgent care setting, Circle Health and is Medical Director of Urgent Care stand above the crowd. Dr. Mary Lynn Joe, MD, FACEP, is the first-ever recipient of the Antibiotic Stewardship Champion Award given from the College of Urgent Care Medicine® (CUCM) in conjunction with the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the Urgent Care Foundation (UFA).
Virus or Bacteria

Virus or Bacteria

January 9, 2020

What has made you sick? With this busy flu season, there are many illnesses circulating that are caused by a virus and cannot be treated by antibiotics. What has made you sick? With this busy flu season, there are many illnesses circulating that are caused by a virus and cannot be treated by antibiotics.
2020 Top Doctors

Circle Health Physicians Among Boston Magazine’s 2020 Top Docs

January 7, 2020

Circle Health’s affiliated physicians are some of the best in New England in their respective fields. Boston Magazine’s annual Top Doctors list agrees — 13 Circle Health physicians were selected as Top Doctors in the January issue. Circle Health’s affiliated physicians are some of the best in New England in their respective fields. Boston Magazine’s annual Top Doctors list agrees — 13 Circle Health physicians were selected as Top Doctors in the January issue.
Michael Dandorph

Wellforce Names Accomplished Health Care Leader as New CEO

December 11, 2019

Wellforce today announced that Michael J. Dandorph will become the president and chief executive officer of the growing health system, effective January 2020. Wellforce today announced that Michael J. Dandorph will become the president and chief executive officer of the growing health system, effective January 2020.
Nashoba Valley Ski Area partnership logo 2019-2020

Circle Health, Lowell General Hospital & Nashoba Valley Ski Area Offer Winter Sports Safety Tips

December 4, 2019

Winter sports can be a great way for people of all ages to add variety to exercise, meet new people, and have fun during the cold winter months. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are uniquely winter activities that nearly anyone can enjoy safely by following some a few rules. Winter sports can be a great way for people of all ages to add variety to exercise, meet new people, and have fun during the cold winter months. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are uniquely winter activities that nearly anyone can enjoy safely by following some a few rules.
Diwali 2019

Physician-led Diwali Festival raises $16K for TeamWalk

November 22, 2019

More than 100 guests were treated to a night of Indian culture while raising $16,000 for cancer patients at Lowell General Hospital’s second annual Diwali Celebration on Friday, October 25 at Clark Auditorium on the hospital’s main campus. More than 100 guests were treated to a night of Indian culture while raising $16,000 for cancer patients at Lowell General Hospital’s second annual Diwali Celebration on Friday, October 25 at Clark Auditorium on the hospital’s main campus.
Urgent Care Association (UCA) 2018 seal

Circle Health Urgent Care Centers recognized for quality care

September 19, 2019

Circle Health has achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers. Circle Health has achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers.
2019 Pharmacy Back Counter

Circle Health Pharmacy offers convenience, value

September 6, 2019

The new Circle Health Pharmacy is now open in the main lobby of Lowell General Hospital’s main campus at 295 Varnum Ave. Circle Health Pharmacy offers full prescription services and a wide range of over-the-counter products at prices lower than most major retail pharmacies. The new Circle Health Pharmacy is now open in the main lobby of Lowell General Hospital’s main campus at 295 Varnum Ave. Circle Health Pharmacy offers full prescription services and a wide range of over-the-counter products at prices lower than most major retail pharmacies.
Wellforce logo

Circle Health and Lowell General Parent Wellforce and South Shore Health Announce Partnership Discussions

July 1, 2019

South Shore Health and Wellforce announced today that the organizations are in partnership discussions and the parties have formally indicated their intention to move forward with discussions and developing a tighter relationship. South Shore Health and Wellforce announced today that the organizations are in partnership discussions and the parties have formally indicated their intention to move forward with discussions and developing a tighter relationship.
Jody White to Chair Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees

Jody White to Chair Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees

June 21, 2019

Joseph A. White, MBA, FACHE, president & CEO, Lowell General Hospital and Circle Health, is the 79th Chair of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA). He succeeds Mark A. Keroack, MD, MPH, president & CEO, Baystate Health. Joseph A. White, MBA, FACHE, president & CEO, Lowell General Hospital and Circle Health, is the 79th Chair of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA). He succeeds Mark A. Keroack, MD, MPH, president & CEO, Baystate Health.
2019 TeamWalk check presentation

TeamWalk Raises $809,000 to Support Cancer Patients and Families

May 24, 2019

This year’s event, Merrimack Valley’s biggest single-day fundraiser was held at a new location, LeLacheur Park, the home of the Lowell Spinners. With the help of walkers and generous corporate sponsors, the event raised nearly $810,000, all of which will go to help cancer patients in need. This year’s event, Merrimack Valley’s biggest single-day fundraiser was held at a new location, LeLacheur Park, the home of the Lowell Spinners. With the help of walkers and generous corporate sponsors, the event raised nearly $810,000, all of which will go to help cancer patients in need.
2019 Circle Health Ball and Catie's Closet Fund-a-Need drive

Circle Health awards grants to non-profits focusing on social determinants of health, healthy foods

April 26, 2019

Four local non-profits will address some of the most pressing health needs in the region thanks to grants awarded by Circle Health at an awards breakfast on Wednesday, April 24, at hospital’s main campus. Four local non-profits will address some of the most pressing health needs in the region thanks to grants awarded by Circle Health at an awards breakfast on Wednesday, April 24, at hospital’s main campus.