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SHIELDS HEALTH CARE AND LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCE OPENING OF THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY: The new Surgery Center plans to serve over 15,000 patients in the community by 2026

SHIELDS HEALTH CARE AND LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCE OPENING OF THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY The new Surgery Center plans to serve over 15,000 patients in the community by 2026   Chelmsford, Mass. (March 1, 2022) – Lowell General Hospital and Shields Health Care, in partnership with leading physicians from the region, announced … Continued

Hearts for health care workers and first responders

“How can I help?” A question so many are asking right now. With no one right answer, as a part of the health care community, we are inspired by the “Hearts for Healthcare workers and first responders” social initiative.   How it works: Hang a heart in your window to show your support for anyone … Continued

WCVB NEWS: Shields’ manogram, the new test for prostate cancer

CLICK: http://www.wcvb.com/article/manogram-the-new-test-for-prostate-cancer/12664879   WCVB news anchor Rhondella Richardson interviews Shields’ medical director, Dr. Steve Sweriduk and Shields’ patient Bill Whelan about the benefits of the “manogram” for prostate cancer detection. Bill is 76 years old and had a rising PSA. His physician told him “there was a 98% chance he did NOT have prostate cancer.” but … Continued

Urgencies, not emergencies: Baystate opens clinic at Longmeadow Shops

By Jim Kinney, jkinney@repub.com LONGMEADOW — Doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will treat illnesses and injuries quickly — without a trip to the emergency room — at a new urgent care clinic run by Baystate Health at the Longmeadow Shops. The location, Baystate’s sixth urgent care clinic, opened Monday. “I see urgent care as really a … Continued