Dr. Robin Schoenthaler, Radiation Oncologist, Honored as 2018 Physician Quality Champion 11/1/2018
At Emerson Hospital’s annual Physician Recognition Dinner held recently, Robin Schoenthaler, MD, received the 2018 Physician Quality Champion Award. A radiation oncologist at Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke since 1997, Dr. Schoenthaler has dedicated her career to improving the lives of her patients who have cancer.
Drop Off Box for Prescription Medications Now Available at Emerson Hospital 10/18/2018
Thanks to a gift from the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital, Emerson now has a MedSafe kiosk where anyone can safely drop off their unused or expired medications any time of day or night. The box is located in the hallway of Emerson’s Emergency Department, located at 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord. MedSafe safely disposes of the medications so they will not harm the environment. Dropping off unused prescriptions will help ensure a safe community. Pictured left to right: Christine Schuster, President and CEO, Emerson Hospital, Deb Van Walsum, President, Auxiliary, and Christine McLellan, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Emerson Hospital.
Babies Born at Emerson Hospital Go Home with New Sleep Sacks 10/12/2018
Babies born at Emerson Hospital will now be going home with new sleep sacks thanks to a gift from the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital. Sleep sacks have been proven to be safe for sleeping babies and reduce hip dysplasia in infants, a condition where the baby’s hip joint is dislocated, which can result in a limp and pain during movement.
Emerson Hospital Announces Devastating Impacts of Ballot Question 1 9/26/2018
Emerson Hospital has announced the negative impacts mandated nurse staffing ratios would have on its viability and capability to provide safe, quality care to patients across the region. Slated to be Question 1 on the ballot this November, these rigid staffing ratios will devastate community hospitals across Massachusetts, according to an independent study by MassInsight and BW Research Partners.
12th Annual Harvest Festival at Verrill Farm to Benefit Emerson Hospital’s Pediatric Care 9/13/2018
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 11 am – 3 pm the beautiful fields surrounding Verrill Farm will be transformed into an old fashioned fair ground for the 12th Annual Harvest Festival and Benefit for Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital.
Stop the Bleed – Save a Life Training on September 5 in Concord 8/27/2018
In an emergency or a crisis situation, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. This free training can help save lives.
A clear goal and a successful rehabilitation 8/17/2018
With a strong support system and help from our Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies, a Littleton resident met his goal of walking without assistance several months after a devastating accident.
Center for Advanced Wound Care finds ways to speed healing 8/7/2018
Physicians at Emerson’s Center for Advanced Wound Care are using a new generation of products to speed healing.
Mass General Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Dr. Narayanasami Joins Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital 6/29/2018
Medical oncologist and hematologist Uma Narayanasami, MD, recently joined the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke and is accepting new patients.
Mass General Endocrine Surgeon Dr. Roy Phitayakorn Joins Emerson Hospital 6/21/2018
Massachusetts General Hospital endocrine surgeon Roy Phitayakorn, MD, recently joined Emerson Hospital and is accepting new patients.
