In My Own Voice: Sophia’s Scoliosis Makes Her Stronger Physically and Mentally 7/30/2019
Sophia was diagnosed with scoliosis at age ten and required comprehensive management by a team of clinicians. Today, due to her hard work with Schroth physical therapy, wearing a back brace, and meeting regularly with the team at the Emerson Scoliosis Program, her posture has noticeably improved.
Back to Work With Two Healthy Shoulders 7/23/2019
Orthopedic surgery has become progressively more effective and easier for patients. At Emerson Hospital, experienced orthopedic surgeons with impressive clinical expertise have been joined by new physicians. All provide the most current approach to musculoskeletal care and are supported by the Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies and Emerson Home Care.
Convenient, Comprehensive Care for Broken Ankle Keeps Director of Kimball Farm Ice Cream on Her Feet 7/22/2019
After breaking her ankle, Jill found the care she needed close to home through Emerson. From the initial diagnosis to physical therapy, Emerson helped her get back to her job producing ice cream at Kimball Farm!
Making the Most of Summer for Student Athletes 7/19/2019
As student athletes take a break from school sports for the summer, their training doesn’t necessarily have to stop. Here are a few tips to help stay injury-free as they prepare for the upcoming fall athletic season.
Back to Good Health After a Serious Cancer Diagnosis 7/2/2019
Access to world-class physicians through the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital – Bethke allowed a Leominster resident to join a clinical trial and employ a novel therapy to overcoming cancer.
Tick Season Has Arrived: How to Prevent Disease 6/26/2019
To celebrate the recent opening of Emerson Family Medicine, we asked Dr. Stephan Goupil, a primary care physician who sees patients of all ages, to share ways people can protect themselves from tick bites and tick-borne diseases this season.
Holistic Planning Meets Planned Giving 6/18/2019
Byron Woodman and Lee McGowan provide an integrated approach to philanthropy through their financial services company as well as their own planned giving initiatives.
Questions New Parents Ask…Answered! 6/13/2019
Dr. Linda Brown, a primary care physician in Maynard who sees patients of all ages – newborn through seniors – answers some common questions parents ask about their baby’s health.
Jim Rand of Acton Receives Outstanding Volunteer Award at Emerson Hospital 6/12/2019
Since 2001, Emerson's Volunteer of the Year award winner, Jim Rand has spent nearly all of his Thursdays volunteering at the hospital. His role is unique because he is the only volunteer at the hospital who does what he does. Jim uses his vast knowledge working for decades at Raytheon as an electronic systems engineer to help keep technology running smoothly throughout the hospital.
Local Resident Becomes First in State to Be Certified in Dance for Parkinson’s Disease 5/31/2019
Susanne Liebich, instructor with The Steinberg Wellness Center at Emerson Hospital, is the first person in Massachusetts to earn a Certification in Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (PD®). Dance for PD classes at the Steinberg Wellness Center invite those with PD and caregivers to experience the benefits and joys of dance while helping to enhance balance, cognition, mobility, depression and physical confidence.
