Press Releases

Local Students Receive Support to Pursue Higher Education in the Field of Health Science June 15, 2010 - Lowell, Mass - Two young achievers were recently awarded with the Lowell General Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship this year. Sanyukta Inamdar of Chelmsford and Colleen Shea of Bradford, Mass. were named 2010 LGH Medical Staff Scholarship recipients. Each student demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in areas of academic, cultural, … more

Annual Meeting Highlights Growth and $95 Million Renovation June 10, 2010 - Lowell, Mass. - Lowell General Hospital officially marked the beginning of a new legacy of healthcare on May 18, as the hospital's governing board, local delegates, executive team, and lead donors gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony following the hospital's annual meeting. Commencement of construction for the new $95 million building will begin in August as the … more

Outpouring of community support pushes fundraiser close to three-quarters of a million dollars May 18, 2010 - Lowell, Mass. - Breaking all-time records, the 11th Annual Team Walk for CancerCare hosted by Lowell General Hospital on May 16 collected $716,450 to provide services and support for local cancer patients and their families. The Merrimack Valley's largest single-day fundraising event brought more than 5,000 walkers, volunteers, and … more

Hospitals presenting the Merrimack Valley Moms Blog Contest Lowell, MA (April 30, 2010) - Lowell General Hospital and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center are sponsoring The Merrimack Valley Moms Blog Contest from May 3, 2010 to May 24, 2010. All area mothers are invited to enter. The contest will culminate with four moms winning $250 each and being selected as featured mommy bloggers for the Merrimack Valley Region. … more

Change Management in Age of Terrorism Discussed April 13, 2010 - Lowell, Mass. - Lowell General Hospital's Clark Auditorium was filled to capacity for the spring Business Leadership Forum as guest speaker, Edward F. Davis, Police Commissioner for the City of Boston took the stage. Commissioner Davis spoke about public safety organizations and the ever-evolving threats of terrorism and crime in our local, national and global community. More … more

Third year on Cleverley + Associates' Top 100 Community Value Providers for financial efficiency and quality July 20, 2009 - Lowell, Mass. - For the third consecutive year, Lowell General Hospital was ranked as a Top 100 Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates, one of the country's leading consulting and research firms, specializing in healthcare financial and operational studies. "As a community hospital we have a … more

March 6, 2010 marked the 5th Anniversary of Lowell General Hospital's Ball for Community Health Initiatives. A sold out crowd of 500 guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, which was transformed into a décor reminiscent of sultry New Orleans. Under the leadership of committee co-chairs Dr. Denise Mills and Dr. Matthew Savory, the gala raised more than $200,000 to support community … more

Healthy Information Systems Empower Successful, Growing Businesses February 12, 2010 - Lowell, Mass. - Lowell General Hospital presented its seasonal Business Leadership Forum to inspire greater Lowell area organizations and their leaders with insights into information technology innovations. More than 120 attendees from healthcare, finance, IT and not-for-profit businesses gathered this week to hear keynote speaker Anil Singhal, co-founder, … more

American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Completes Onsite Review and Confirms Enhanced Status January 13, 2010 - Lowell, Mass. - Lowell General Hospital has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement underscores the dedication of the hospital to ensure faster access to advanced care and immediate intervention for … more

Hospital honored for participation in QuitWorks Smoking Cessation Program Boston, MA (January 7, 2010) - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) are proud to recognize Lowell General Hospital for their participation in QuitWorks. QuitWorks is a free stop-smoking service available to health care providers that helps Massachusetts smokers receive the counseling … more