New at LGH

This FREE program is centered on education and support for everyone affected by stroke (survivors, family members, friends, etc.). The evening will feature a dinner, nurse experience, survivor testimonial, and a presentation on the psychological and physical aspects of life after stroke. Thursday, September 30th from 6:00-8:00pm in Clark Auditorium

The youth of our community are being lured to try new tobacco products that are "disguised" as mints, candy, even hand cream In this FREE workshop you will learn about the dangers of new tobacco products and gain useful information to help you identify the signs and ways you can prevent our youth from experimenting. Wednesday, September 15th from 6:00-7:00pm in the Pollard Library (401 Merrimack Street, Lowell)  

Can you exercise after having an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) fitted? Join us for this FREE Event from 6:00-8:00pm in Clark Auditorium to learn how to exercise and participate in physical activity. Learn More: Exercising with an ICD

Create Hope - Inspire Change - Celebrate Success Lowell General Hospital and the American Heart Association want to recognize individuals in the Merrimack Valley who have made a positive change in their health and their lives! Nominations for the 2010 Lifestyle Change Award are now being accepted as a way to demonstrate how people have made changes for the better in their health and wellbeing such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or eating … more

Motherhood is a mixed bag -- rewarding one minute, exhausting the next. It can be scary, too, especially when the baby's colicky and crying non-stop. Whatever the situation, every mom can use a friend for comfort, support and advice. That's where the Merrimack Valley Mommy Blog comes in. Click here to read the Lowell Sun article by Nancy Tuttle.          

Over 200 Lowell General Hospital employees filled the stands at the Lowell Spinners ballgame at LeLacheur Park on August 10th. Employees wore their red t-shirts to show support for the new Strike Out Heart Disease promotion the hospital has sponsored. But they weren’t the only ones in red. About 1,500 Spinners/Lowell General Hospital t-shirts were given out to the first Spinners fans to arrive as well. The hospital also had a table on … more

REMINDER: THE CANCER CENTER TUNNEL IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED There is no longer access from the interior of the main hospital building to the Cancer Center. Patients should use the Service Entrance to access the main entrance of the Cancer Center and its parking lot. The Legacy Shuttle provides patient rides to the Cancer Center from the main hospital lobby. Please check-in at Front Desk for service. Legacy Shuttle Information Effective Monday, … more

Get Involved! What is a Patient Family Advisory Council? A Patient Family Advisory Council is composed of volunteer patient and family advisors, as well as clinicians and administrators. Its purpose is to strengthen collaboration between patients and family members and the health care team and enhance our ability to deliver the highest standard of safe, comprehensive and compassionate health care. Why do hospitals have Patient Family Advisory … more

Alert:
Shedd Building
DEMOLITION in progress Be
prepared for significant noise, dust, vibration and possible traffic delays. We apologize for any inconvenience due to construction and appreciate your patience and understanding while we build a new Lowell General Hospital                              Attention Cancer Center Access from Front of Building CLOSED: All … more

You may know that vitamin D is important for you, but do you also know that you can get vitamin D from the sun? Join us and discover more about this sunshine vitamin and learn how you can get the vitamin D your body needs to stay healthy. This is a pre-recorded online program. Click here to view at your leisure.