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Congratulations to Lowell General Hospital's October @DAISY4Nurses Award honoree, Patricia Jean, RN! Her 30 years of nursing experience and compassionate approach to dementia care have given one patient's family invaluable peace of mind.
Our little farm friends are ready for Halloween at Lowell General Hospital's Special Care Nursery! 🐮🐷
A big thank you to the team who helped create the costumes and set up the celebration, along with Project Sweet Peas for donating gifts and helping with the costumes!
Congratulations to Lowell General Hospital’s nine 2026 Autumn Honors recipients! These Patient Care Services team members were recognized for upholding our Standards of Performance and the outstanding care they provide to patients. @TuftsMedicine
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Today, PrideStar Trinity is officially rolling out our innovative Prehospital Buprenorphine (BUP) Program in the City of Lowell! Recently, representatives from PrideStar, City of Lowell BOH, Med. Dir. Dr. Mollie Quipp & Tufts Medicine came together for a hands-on demonstration.
"Wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, and wear a mask if you are feeling ill." Dr. Adam Weston, infectious disease physician, shares seasonal virus tips with @LowellSun: bit.ly/4jDRfLv
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Stress can affect more than your mood. Prolonged or intense stress can weaken your immune system, giving viruses like chicken pox a chance to reactivate as shingles. Alexandra Adler, MD, of @LowellGeneral and @TuftsMedSchool, explains what to look for. bit.ly/3VSCHhd
Lowell General Hospital is the first acute care hospital in the nation to earn Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care accreditation, recognizing our team’s work to support patients living with dementia. bit.ly/4BnYUnM
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Dr. Anasuya Gunturi, Chief of Oncology at Lowell General Hospital, spoke with @WCVB about Pope Leo XIV’s recovery following lung cancer surgery and how doctors use tissue analysis to guide decisions about additional treatment: bit.ly/3VRR7hA
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Free virtual event on Oct 27, 4 to 5 PM: Living Well During Hormone Therapy.
Led by Oncology NP Katrina Simmons.
Learn symptom management strategies and resources for breast cancer patients. 🎗️
Register: tuftsmedicine.org/about-us/e…
29th Annual Golf Challenge: The weather didn't cooperate this year, but we still came together with the community for a wonderful evening. Together we raised more than $223,000 to fund new labor and delivery beds and emergency monitoring equipment for our patients and families.
Please join us in congratulating Kaveh Khansari Nejad, RN, on receiving the DAISY award. One family shared how his compassion and professionalism when caring for a patient battling addiction made a lasting impact. “He showed patience, understanding and kindness without judgment.”
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Matthew Cohen, Chief of Urology at @TuftsMedicine Lowell General Hospital, discusses prostate cancer screening, risk factors and early detection in the latest @LowellSun Eye on Health Q+A. lowellsun.com/2026/09/16/eye…
Lowell General Hospital took part in @CMAALowell's 2026 Community Health Fair to share information about breast cancer prevention and early detection. We’re glad to bring health education into the community. @TuftsMedicine
Healthy aging starts with the choices we make throughout our lives.
Damian Folch, MD, a physician at @TuftsMedicine Lowell General Hospital, shares his expertise with @EverydayHealth on strategies that can support health and well-being as we age.
bit.ly/3SL0gYc
Some supplements can make ulcerative colitis symptoms harder to manage.
Supriya Rao, MD, gastroenterologist at Lowell General Hospital, spoke with @EverydayHealth about supplements people with UC should be cautious about: bit.ly/466wobK
Dr. Anasuya Gunturi, Chief of Oncology at Lowell General Hospital, discusses a new FDA-approved treatment for pancreatic cancer and promising clinical trial results. Watch the interview on @WCVB: bit.ly/4xvynCI
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Alzheimer’s disease was named a “key health priority” in a recent community health assessment. In the @LowellSun's Eye on Health column, Jonathan Moray, MD, neurologist at Lowell General, answers questions about memory decline and when to see your doctor. bit.ly/4qsIUMa
The helicopter ball drop returns to the Golf Challenge!
Purchase numbered golf balls by Sep. 23, and on Sep. 28, a helicopter will drop balls onto the course at Vesper Country Club. The ball that lands closest to the pin wins 50 percent of the prize pot. bit.ly/4zg5o73
When should men start talking about prostate cancer screening? Dr. Anasuya Gunturi, Chief of Oncology at Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital, spoke with @WCVB about risk factors, screening and urinary changes men shouldn’t ignore.
Watch: bit.ly/4wZJyDm
.@lowell_chc recently celebrated the launch of its new Family Medicine Residency Program, a partnership with @TuftsMedicine + Lowell General Hospital. The inaugural class of six residents began training in June, gaining experience across outpatient and inpatient care in Lowell.
