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How much more consolidation will there be? Prashanth Bala, vice president of ASC operations at Shields Health Care Group in Quincy, Mass., spoke with Becker’s about consolidation in the ASC market, pros and cons of consolidation, and which specialties are thriving.

How much  more consolidation will there be? By Riz Hatton March 10, 2022   Consolidation continues to run rampant throughout the ASC industry, but is there a ceiling to how much there can be? Prashanth Bala, vice president of ASC operations at Shields Health Care Group in Quincy, Mass., spoke with Becker’s about consolidation in … Continued

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