News from Steward Health Care

Free Osteoarthritis and MAKOplasty Information Session on May 30

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Morton Hospital will host a free MAKOplasty® information session on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the Diplomat Room of the Johnson & Wales Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave. in Seekonk.

Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Center and Hawthorn Oncology Center combine strengths in cancer care

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Longstanding health care leaders join efforts in bringing world-class cancer care to southeastern New England

Norwood Hospital to Host Blood Drive, May 24, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Norwood Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive open to the public.

Knee or Hip Pain Slowing You Down? Norwood Hospital Can Help - Come to an Information Session, June 11

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Learn more about the less-invasive, innovative treatment option to relieve knee and hip pain.

Back by popular demand: Saint Anne’s Hospital hosts weekly Farmers’ Market on hospital grounds

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

May-October: Enjoy fresh, pesticide-free produce every week at Saint Anne's Hospital's farmers' market

Quincy Medical Center to Host Continue Senior Supper

Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Quincy Medical Center (QMC), a Steward Family Hospital, invites local seniors to its first Continue™ Senior Supper event on Wednesday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. in the B/C Conference Room at the hospital, located at 114 Whitwell Street, Quincy. Part of the Continue Wellness Tour, the free event will include a healthy supper followed by a special presentation on “Eating for Vitality” and demonstration by QMC’s executive chef. Hosting the event is Mary Richardson, former co-host of WCVB’s Chronicle and current community liaison for Steward Health Care System.

There is no charge for the event, but registration is required by May 20 to reserve a seat. To register, call 1-800-488-5959 or visit Continue Senior Supper at Quincy Medical Center.

QMC also regularly offers discounted Senior Suppers in the cafeteria Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., when seniors can enjoy a hot entree, side dish, dessert and fountain drink for $5.

Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Merrimack Valley Hospital Named Center of the Year

Wed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Nationally, 560 Wound Care Centers had the opportunity to qualify for the award and only seven centers received it.

Saint Anne’s Hospital offers four new scholarships to local health care, medical interpreter students

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Saint Anne's Hospital scholarships to benefit local students. Deadline for applications: May 30.

Morton Hospital Welcomes Internal Medicine Specialist Wendell D. Wyatt, MD

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Wendell D. Wyatt, MD, to the Morton Hospital Medical Staff.

Knee or Hip Pain Slowing You Down? Come to an Information Session at Norwood Hospital May 8

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Learn more about the less invasive, innovative treatment option to relieve knee and hip pain.

Holy Family Hospital Announces Free Community Head and Neck Cancer Screenings in April

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Screenings available by appointment. Location will be confirmed at the time your appointment is scheduled. Call Holy Family’s DoctorFinder service: 800-488-5959.

Holy Family Hospital Announces Free Skin Cancer Screening

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 3 to 5 pm at Holy Family Hospital Cancer Center Appointments required. Call Holy Family’s DoctorFinder service: 800-488-5959.

Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Center encourages a healthy summer with free skin cancer screenings

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

May 22-23: Free screenings to help you kick off a healthy summer

Merrimack Valley Hospital Sponsors Healthy Kids Day at Haverhill YMCA on April 27

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Healthy Kids Day® is the day for kids to get a jump on a summer full of activities - from sports to crafts to learning

Saint Anne’s Hospital earns second recognition as a “Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement” from Blue Cross Blue Shield

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Saint Anne's Hospital is the only hospital in the Greater Fall River-New Bedford area to earn this distinction