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3.30.21

Shields Health Care completes first total shoulder replacement in outpatient surgery center in Boston’s MetroWest

NATICK, Mass. Shields Health Care announced the completion of the first total shoulder replacement arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Boston’s MetroWest – a historic milestone for the region. Dr. Arthur Christiano of Orthopedics New England successfully completed the procedure at New England Surgical Suites, making this location the first and only outpatient center … Continued

3.18.21

Shields Health Care Group Brings First AI-Assisted MRI Machine to Cape Cod on March 18

New technology reduces scan time and improves patient experience Yarmouth, Mass. March 18, 2021 – Shields Health Care Group announces the arrival of a brand-new MRI machine in Yarmouth. The MRI machine, a GE 3T, is an exciting addition to the MRI facility that is part of a joint-venture between Shields and Cape Cod Healthcare. This … Continued

10.27.20

Shields MRI Unveils World’s First MRI using Artificial Intelligence Technology With GE Healthcare’s Deep Learning-based MR Tech

GE Healthcare’s Deep Learning-based MR technology cuts scan time in half with improved image quality Shields Health Care Group is the first site in the world to scan clinical patients using deep learning-based MRI tech, called AIR Recon DL from GE Healthcare, that reduces scan time and improves image quality. The first patient was scanned … Continued

9.24.20

Shields Health Care, Reliant Medical Group open first outpatient surgery center in MetroWest with Orthopedics New England and New England Hand Associates

Four leading health care organizations including Shields Health Care Group, Reliant Medical Group, Orthopedics New England and New England Hand Associates unveiled the new jointly owned New England Surgical Suites (NESS), the first and only freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the MetroWest area. The new 13,000-square foot facility will serve an estimated 3,000 patients … Continued

8.24.20

Concord Journal: Shields Imaging partners with Emerson Hospital

Click here for the original Concord Journal article. Shields Health Care Group announced it entered a partnership with Emerson Hospital and will begin managing the hospital’s imaging services at both its Concord and Westford locations. The new joint venture will provide patients with high-quality imaging. Both imaging locations will be managed by Shields, … Continued

4.24.20

CBS News: Serious MRI Diagnoses Amid Coronavirus

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic disease, injury and serious medical conditions are still a top concern for health care providers and patients. Ensuring that patients receive the essential care they need is a priority that cannot take a back seat. Dr. Steve Sweriduk, Medical Director at Shields Health Care, discusses the critical cases he is … Continued