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Faith Field Honored for 7,000 Hours of Volunteer Service to Patients and Families at Emerson Hospital
Stow resident Faith Field had her tonsils removed at Emerson Hospital seventy years ago, when she was just six. All three of her children were born at Emerson and she and her family continue to use Emerson’s services for their health care. She returns to Emerson every week, n...

Concord Resident Recognized for Twenty Years of Volunteering at Emerson Hospital
Twenty years ago when Concord resident Alice Van Deusen first started to volunteer at Emerson Hospital, she, "fell in love with the people and the place." Recently, she was honored with the 8,000 Hours Service Award at Emerson Hospital's annual Volunteer Awards and Appreciati...

The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital: Enhancing the Patient Experience
The Annual Meeting of the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital was held on Wednesday, October 14th at the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, Mass.  This year, the meeting featured a trio of speakers, all reflecting on the work of the Auxiliary as it enhances the patient experience a...

Emerson Hospital’s CEO Selected as a Hospital and Health System Leader to Know
Becker's Hospital Review has published its list of "130 women hospital and health system leaders to know," which features some of the most impressive female healthcare leaders across the nation, including Christine Schuster, President and CEO of Emerson Hospital in Concord, M...

Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center Now Open
Emerson Hospital announced today the opening of its brand new Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center, located a short drive from the hospital at 310 Baker Avenue in the Concord Woods Office Park. Named in honor of Robert Cantu, MD, the Center's Medical Director and Director of ...

Emerson Hospital Hosts Free CarFit Event to Assess Driver Safety
As part of its focus on keeping people safe, Emerson Hospital is hosting a free CarFit event to help older drivers discover how well they fit their own vehicle, highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and promote driver safety. The CarFit event will be held on S...

Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies Now Open
Emerson Hospital recently opened the new Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies, located a short drive from the hospital at 310 Baker Avenue in the Concord Woods Office Park.  With generous donations from the community, including the Clough family of Con...

Emerson Hospital Launches Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Emerson Hospital has launched a two-year program designed to reduce readmissions of its hospital patients while improving their care.  The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission awarded a $1.2 million investment to Emerson, known as a CHART investment – Community Hospital Acc...

Wide Array of Classes for Children and Teens this Fall at The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body
From classes in helping children reduce anxiety to zumba with your toddler, this fall The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body is offering dozens of classes for children and teens. Babysitting training for tweens and teens, family yoga, cardio kickboxing, mother-daught...

Christine Gallery Promoted to Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Strategy Officer
Emerson Hospital announced today that it has promoted Christine Gallery to Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. In addition, the Society for Healthcare Market and Strategy Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association n...

Emerson Clinicians Honored With Compassionate Caregiver Award
At its annual Compassionate Caregiver Award event held recently, two members of Emerson Hospital's clinical team were honored for their devotion to patients and for consistently providing outstanding care. Nominated by their colleagues, Gerald Malkin, DDS, anesthesiologist, a...

Emerson Hospital Joins Effort to Support Workplace Equality for Women
Emerson Hospital today announced that it has joined the Corporate Challenge, a groundbreaking initiative by Bentley University’s Center for Women and Business to increase workplace gender equality and more effectively harness the talents of women employees. The Corporate Chal...

Dr. Peter Barkin is honored by Middlesex Central District Medical Society as 2015 Community Clinician of the Year
We are pleased to share this news from the Massachusetts Medical Society... Peter M. Barkin, M.D. has been honored by his peers of the Middlesex Central District Medical Society as the district’s 2015 Community Clinician of the Year, an honor recognizing his contributions ...

General Surgeon Joins Emerson Hospital
General surgeon Elizaveta Ragulin-Coyne, MD, recently joined Emerson Hospital and is accepting new patients. Dr. Coyne practices with Atif Khan, MD at Walden Surgical Associates, 131 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, John Cuming Building, Suite 500 in Concord. Her clinical interes...

Bariatric Surgeon Joins Emerson Surgical Weight Loss Program
Laura Doyon, MD, recently joined the Emerson Surgical Weight Loss Program as a bariatric surgeon and is accepting new patients. Dr. Doyon practices with Dr. David Lautz in the Emerson Surgical Weight Loss Program located at Emerson Hospital’s Center for Specialty Care, 54 Bak...

Pediatrician Joins Pediatrics West
Pediatrician Eliza Jones, MD, recently joined Pediatrics West and is accepting new patients. Dr. Jones practices at the Groton office, 100 Boston Road in Groton. Her clinical interests include well child care and children with special needs. Dr. Jones received her medical ...

Cardiologist Joins Emerson Cardiovascular Associates
Cardiologist Jonathan Greene, MD, recently joined Emerson Cardiovascular Associates and is accepting new patients. Dr. Greene practices with Emerson Cardiovascular Associates at 131 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, John Cuming Building, Suite 330 in Concord. His clinical interes...

Cardiologist Joins Emerson Cardiovascular Associates
Kay Lee Kim, MD has recently joined Emerson Cardiovascular Associates specializing in electrophysiology and cardiology. Dr. Kim practices with Emerson Cardiovascular Associates located at 131 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Suite 330 in the John Cuming Building at Emerson Hospi...

Thomas A. LaMattina, M.D. is honored for outstanding service to the Massachusetts Medical Society
We are pleased to share this news from the Massachusetts Medical Society... Thomas A. LaMattina, M.D. has been honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society with its Committee Chair Service Award, an honor recognizing exceptional leadership and service to the Society, the s...

Gynecologic Surgeon Joins Emerson Hospital
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Megan Loring, MD, has recently joined Emerson Hospital and is accepting new patients. Dr. Loring practices at 131 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, John Cuming Building, Suite 710 in Concord.  She specializes in diagnosing and treating patie...

Paintings by Sidhartha Pani, MD on Display at Emerson Medical at Sudbury
Sidhartha Pani, MD, a primary care physician at Emerson Medical at Sudbury, is exhibiting his paintings in the medical office building located at 490 Boston Post Road (Route 20 in Chiswick Park), Sudbury, May 1 through October 31. Dr. Pani’s paintings, which include improvisa...

Dr. Paul Re Recognized for Fifteen Years of Care to Orthopedic Patients
At Emerson Hospital’s recent Physician Recognition Dinner, Lexington resident Paul Re, MD,  was honored for his fifteen years of service to patients at Emerson. As Chief of the Orthopedic Service and Chief of Sports Medicine at Emerson, Dr. Re has cared for thousands of patie...

Dr. Susan Sajer Honored for Providing Twenty Years of Care to Oncology Patients
At Emerson Hospital’s annual Physician Recognition Dinner held recently, Lincoln resident Susan Sajer, MD,  was honored for her twenty years of service to patients at Emerson. An oncologist at Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital – Bethke, Dr. Sajer has cared for th...

Busting Breast Cancer Myths – Free Workshop on October 28
Think you know all there is to know about breast cancer? Think again! To commemorate October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Thoreau Club is hosting a workshop on busting breast cancer myths.  The event is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, October 28 f...

Christina Thomas, MD, Named Associate Chair OB/GYN at Emerson Hospital
Christina Thomas, MD has been named Associate Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emerson Hospital. Dr. Thomas practices at Concord OB/GYN Associates and has served at Emerson for three years. As Associate Chair of OB/GYN, Dr. Thomas is responsible for working with the Chai...

Concord Family Welcomes Newborn Daughter On Father’s Day
For a Concord family, Father’s Day was made extra special this year as they welcomed their second child, a daughter, born at Emerson Hospital. Dahlia Marangoly was born to Diane and George Marangoly on Sunday, June 21 at 3:42 p.m., weighing in at eight pounds and measuring 21...

Littleton Family Welcomes Newborn Son On Father’s Day
For a Littleton family, Father’s Day was made extra special this year as they welcomed their second child, a son, born at Emerson Hospital. Dante Chang Cannistraro was born to JoAnn Chang, MD and David Cannistraro on Sunday, June 21 at 8:39 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds, ...

Maynard Family Welcomes Newborn Daughter On Father’s Day
For a Maynard family, Father’s Day was made extra special this year as they welcomed their first child, a daughter, born at Emerson Hospital. Emma Jane Herdeg was born to Gina and Brian Herdeg on Sunday, June 21 at 1:54 p.m., weighing in at six pounds, seven ounces and measur...

Townsend Family Welcomes Newborn Daughter On Father’s Day
For a Townsend family, Father’s Day was made extra special this year as they welcomed their second child, a daughter, born at Emerson Hospital. Kylie Nicole was born to Jill and John Bourn on Sunday, June 21 at 11:55 p.m., weighing in at six pounds four ounces and measuring 2...

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic for Seniors in Carlisle – October 9
Every year the seasonal flu makes millions of people across the country sick, some seriously. Seniors are particularly susceptible to catching the virus. As part of its mission to keep people healthy this flu season, Emerson Hospital Home Care and the Carlisle Board of Health...

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic for Seniors in Concord – October 15
Every year the seasonal flu makes millions of people across the country sick, some seriously. Seniors are particularly susceptible to catching the virus. As part of its mission to keep people healthy this flu season, Emerson Hospital Home Care and the Concord Health Departmen...

Flu Vaccination Clinic for Seniors in Maynard – September 22
Every year the seasonal flu makes millions of people across the country sick, some seriously. Seniors are particularly susceptible to catching the virus. As part of its mission to keep people healthy this flu season, Emerson Hospital Home Care and the Maynard Board of Health ...

17th Annual Emerson Hospital Golf Tournament raises over $60,000
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary recently hosted its 17th annual golf tournament at the Nashawtuc Country Club.  The event, which raised more than $60,000, sold out with 144 participants.  Since its inception, the Emerson Hospital Golf Tournament has raised over one million dol...

Annual Harvest Festival at Verrill Farm to Benefit Emerson Hospital’s Pediatric Care
On Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 am – 3 pm the beautiful fields surrounding Verrill Farm will be transformed into an old fashioned fair ground for the 9th Annual Harvest Festival and Benefit for the Pediatric Intervention Team at Emerson Hospital.  The event features a pe...

Emerson Hospital Offers Healthy Cleanse for Those Who Want to Lose Weight in the New Year
For those looking to lose weight, feel energetic, and improve clarity of mind in the New Year, Emerson Hospital is offering a Rejuvenation Cleanse class beginning January 22. The three-week class, led by certified holistic coach and nutritionist Lisa Mair, and registered diet...

Emerson Hospital Home Care Hosts State Senator James B. Eldridge on “Home for the Holidays” Patient Visit
State Senator James B. Eldridge recently joined Emerson Hospital Home Care on a visit to a patient’s home in Ayer, Mass. to mark the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts’ “Home for the Holidays” campaign. The campaign is to raise awareness of the wide range of health care serv...

How to Fix a Broken Metabolism – Weight Loss Series Begins May 12
With all the different diets and exercise regimens out there, it is hard to know what path to take to lose weight. Finding the answer to successful weight loss starts with understanding that the strategy “move more and eat less” may not work for you. In this seminar series...

Laugh, Cry and Gain Insights at Unique Evening of Healing through Improv
The public is invited to laugh, cry and gain insights at a unique evening of improvisation on Saturday, May 2 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Emerson’s Health and Wellness Center in Concord.  True Story Theatre, an improv group that promotes social healing through performance, will ...

Emerson Hospital Offers Infant Massage Class
For centuries, new parents have used massage techniques on their infants for relaxation, bonding, and overall health. Infant massage has many health benefits including helping babies with digestion, blood flow, development of their nervous systems, and relief from colic and g...

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Healing Class Starts this Fall at The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a form of ancient energy medicine, passed down through many generations by word of mouth.  It was revived in the early twentieth century by Jiro Murai in Japan.  Jin Shin Jyutsu is primarily used to treat illness, injuries, and anxiety.  It can help allevia...

Lauren Doty Joins Philanthropy Team at Emerson Hospital
Lauren Doty has been named the new Major Gifts Officer at Emerson Hospital. In this role, the Bedford resident will identify and cultivate major gift and planned giving prospects and donors.  Reporting to Karl Kussin, Emerson’s Vice President of Development and Chief Philanth...

Emerson Hospital Now Offers Low-Dose CT Lung Screening to Help Diagnose Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in the world. Early detection is associated with better patient outcomes. Most often people with early lung cancer have few or no symptoms so finding lung cancer early is critical in saving lives. Emerson Hospital is now o...

Emerson Hospital Awarded A Grade for Excellence in Patient Safety
Emerson Hospital has again been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. This is the fourth time in a row that Emerson has received the highest score. The...

Emerson Hospital Main Street Gallery Features Nature Photography by Acton Resident Neil Tischler
Emerson Hospital’s Main Street Gallery, located in the main hallway of the hospital, is featuring the work of nature photographer Neil Tischler of Acton. Neil has been fascinated by nature since his early childhood in rural upstate New York and has been active in photography ...

Emerson Hospital Main Street Gallery Features Photography by Anne-Milda Pu
Emerson Hospital’s Main Street Gallery, located in the main hallway of the hospital, now features the engaging photographs of Anne-Milda Pu, a photographer from Winchester, Massachusetts, and the daughter of Dr. Inger-Marie Pu, a pediatric hospitalist at Emerson.  Anne-Milda’...

Couple Welcomes Newborn Daughter on Mother’s Day
Madelyn Elizabeth Young was due to arrive into the world on May 11, the day after Mother’s Day, but she decided to give her mom an extra special gift and make her appearance a day early, on the actual holiday at 7:26 a.m. Weighing in at 9 pounds 2 ounces and measuring 22.5 in...

Trevor Sinclair Named MVP of the Year at Emerson Hospital
Trevor Sinclair, Information Systems Support Engineer at Emerson Hospital, was recently named the 2015 Most Valuable Person of the Year at Emerson Hospital by his colleagues and leaders of the hospital.  He was honored for his commitment to going above and beyond his role to ...

Suffering from Back or Neck Pain? Attend Free Seminar on May 14th
Millions of people suffer daily with chronic back and neck pain. The cause of the pain can be from different sources – nerves, muscles, degenerative disc disease, arthritis and other conditions. If you are suffering from back or neck pain or know someone who is, plan to atten...

Emerson Hospital Elects Seven New Corporators from Concord
At Emerson Hospital’s Annual Meeting held recently, seven residents of Concord were elected as Corporators of the hospital. Corporators represent the health and wellness interests of the 25 communities served by the hospital. They become very knowledgeable about the hospital’...

New Midwives Join AFA OB/GYN
Yasmeen Bruckner, CNM, MSN and Esther Hausman, CNM, MPH, have recently joined AFA Obstetrics and Gynecology and are accepting patients. They are both certified nurse-midwives who provide gynecological and obstetrical care to women at AFA’s office located at 131 Old Road to Ni...

Littleton Baby is First of Four Born at Emerson Hospital on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Eve, Julie and Kevin Baker of Littleton put to bed their two children, 5-year-old Isabel and 2-year-old Brennan, watched the ball drop in Times Square on television and turned in. Julie’s physician had scheduled the delivery of their third child at the Emerson ...

Littleton Baby is First Born at Emerson Hospital in 2015
On New Year’s Eve, Julie and Kevin Baker of Littleton put to bed their two older children, 5-year-old Isabel and 2-year-old Brennan, watched the ball drop in Times Square on television and turned in. Julie’s physician had scheduled the delivery of her third child at the Emer...

New Year Baby Born to Pepperell Family at Emerson Hospital
Milena Corr of Pepperell arrived at Emerson Hospital at 9:00 a.m. on New Year’s Eve for her regularly scheduled check-up, looking ahead to her due date of Jan. 9. She and her husband, William Corr, received a surprise to start the new year when their first child was born at E...

New Year Baby Born to Sudbury Family at Emerson Hospital
Looking ahead to their baby’s due date of Jan. 15, Amy and John Ciampa of Sudbury had planned a quiet New Year’s Eve at home with their two children, 15-year-old Michael and 10-year-old Matthew. However, Annabella Teresa had more immediate plans, arriving at 3:07 p.m. on Jan....

New Year Baby Born to Watertown Family at Emerson Hospital
With their first child due on Jan. 5, Sara and Barrett Mononen of Watertown were excited that the baby would have the birth date of 1/5/15. Chase Robert had more immediate plans, however, arriving at the Emerson Hospital Clough Birthing Center on the equally noteworthy date o...

Emerson Hospital Now Offers Nitrous Oxide to Women for Pain Management During Labor
As part of its commitment to providing the highest quality care with a personal touch to its patients, Emerson Hospital's obstetrics service is now offering women in labor nitrous oxide for pain management. Emerson is one of the first community hospitals in the greater Boston...

Pilates Class Starts April 14th at Emerson Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center
In the last decade, Pilates has become a popular way to exercise your mind and body.  Based on exercises designed to strengthen the core, Pilates can help improve your health without taking a toll on your body. Emerson Hospital is offering a Small Group Pilates class beginnin...

Emerson Hospital Awarded High Marks for Patient Safety and Patients' Experience of Care
Emerson Hospital was recently honored with high marks for patient safety and patients' experience of care by two national health organizations, The Leapfrog Group and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In its Spring 2015 report, Emerson received an "A" - the high...

Emerson Hospital Elects New President of Medical Staff
Dr. Raj Devarajan, a gastroenterologist, recently became president of Emerson Hospital’s medical staff. Elected by his peers, Dr. Devarajan will serve a two-year term that began October 1. He succeeds Dr. James Street, chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Med...

Emerson Hospital First in Massachusetts to Use iPad Rounding Tool for Patient Experience
Emerson Hospital is the first hospital in Massachusetts and an early adopter in all of New England, to use Orchid - CipherHealth’s real-time nurse rounding application, to enhance patients’ experience.  Nurse managers on many of Emerson’s in-patient floors are using the iPad-...

Emerson Hospital Offers Movement Class for Those Recovering from a Serious Illness
According to the Centers for Disease Control, regular physical activity is tied to your mental health and mood. Recovering from a serious illness is both physically and emotionally draining. This winter, Emerson Hospital is offering Road to Recovery, a program that address th...

Cambridge Savings Bank Named Presenting Sponsor of Emerson Hospital's 5k Run ~ Walk for Cancer on May 30
Cambridge Savings Bank has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the 15th annual Emerson Hospital 5k Run ~ Walk for Cancer. The community-wide event, presented by the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary, will take place on Saturday, May 30 at The Thoreau Club, 275 Forest Ridge Road, Co...

Local Mom Who Fought Breast Cancer Encourages Support of Emerson Hospital’s 5K Run~Walk for Cancer on May 30
In 2013 Lindsay McGloughlin, an Ayer resident and 28-year-old mother of 18-month old Charlie, had just started a new job as a firefighter and an EMT with the Concord Fire Department when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  With the unwavering support of her new co-workers,...

Margo’s Gals & Guys - An Acton Business Teaming up to Support Emerson Hospital’s 5k Run~Walk for Cancer
Peggy Nazzaro is owner of Margo’s Hair and Body Design in Acton , and a long-time supporter of cancer patients at Emerson Hospital.  A resident of Littleton, she is also a Corporator of Emerson. This year, Peggy has gone the extra mile and formed a team, Margo’s Gals & G...

Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Raises $90,000
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary's 15th annual 5k Run~Walk for Cancer was held on May 30th on a beautiful spring day with over 550 runners and walkers participating.  A record-breaking amount of $90,000 was raised this year, thanks to the individual and team fundraising efforts...

Dr. Sheila Kennedy Honored as 2015 Physician Quality Champion
At Emerson Hospital’s annual Physician Recognition Dinner, Sheila Kennedy, MD, received the 2015 Physician Quality Champion Award. Dr. Kennedy joined Emerson in 1992 and she has served as the Chairman of Emerson’s Department of Medicine since 2010.  She is board-certified in ...

You May See Your Doctor Now...From the Comfort of Your Home
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is partnering with American Well® on its new telemedicine program, WellConnection. The pilot program enables select patients to engage with their health care provider through online video, instead of going to the doctor’s office. Hea...

Families Welcome Newborn Daughters Born Thanksgiving Day at Emerson Hospital
Two babies born at Emerson Hospital on Thanksgiving Day made the holiday extra special for their families who both live in Bedford, Mass. Every day is a wonderful time to welcome a newborn, but Thanksgiving, which focuses on gratitude, enhances the meaning of having a baby. ...

Timeless Treasures Tour Antiques Appraisal Event to Benefit the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce a unique event - the Timeless Treasures Tour, an antiques appraisal fundraiser to benefit Emerson Hospital on Saturday, March 7.  Three expert, professional appraisers will assess antiques and other beloved treasures, brou...

Emerson Hospital Named Top Urban Hospital
Emerson Hospital was named a Top Urban Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency. This recognition is based on Emerson’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality healthcare for consumers and purchas...

Annual Tree of Lights Holiday Tradition Set for December 7
The 27th annual Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Tree of Lights ceremony takes place on Monday, December 7 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the hospital. In 1988, the Auxiliary began the tradition of lighting the evergreen tree that graces the main entrance to Emerson Hospital as a way ...

Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Celebrates 27th Annual Tree of Lights Holiday Tradition
On December 7th, the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital held its 27th annual Tree of Lights ceremony at Emerson Hospital. Emerson Chaplain Timothy Duff led the ceremony; his message included encouragement for all to be thankful for the gifts we have been given and hope for our fut...

Dave Porter Receives Outstanding Volunteer Award for Service to Patients and Families at Emerson Hospital
Fifteen years ago, Concord resident Dave Porter began volunteering at Emerson Hospital. Today he is 88 years old and he has volunteered for nearly 3,000 hours at Emerson. He was recently honored with the Joan Schiller Outstanding Volunteer Award at Emerson’s annual Volunteer ...

Emerson Hospital Offers Variety of Yoga Classes this Winter
Yoga isn't just for exercise. Many studies have shown the positive effects of yoga on a person's physical and mental health. Yoga has also been proven to have a significant impact on preventing illness and managing the treatment of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other he...

Phyllis Lupisella Named Program Director for the Center for Advanced Wound Care at Emerson Hospital
Phyllis Lupisella, RN, WCC (Wound Care Certification), is the new Program Director of Emerson’s Center for Advanced Wound Care, effective immediately.  In this role, the Worcester resident will provide strategic oversight to the Center while building strong partnerships with ...

Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center Receives Million Dollar Grant from Oak Foundation
The Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center at Emerson Hospital has been awarded a $1,025,000 grant from Oak Foundation, with its main administrative office in Geneva Switzerland, to improve the outcomes of children and teens who suffer a concussion.  The three-year grant was a...

Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Annual Meeting Featured Dr. Jon DuBois, Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital - Bethke
The Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital was held on Friday, October 7 at the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord. This year’s event featured Dr. Jon DuBois, Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital – Bethke. The title o...

Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Learns About Rehabilitation and Sports Therapies
In May, the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital presented an educational program and light dinner at the Emerson Hospital Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies, Concord, for Auxilians and their guests. The event provided a unique opportunity to tour Emerson’s state-of-the ...

Emerson Hospital’s Most Popular Baby Names of 2015
In 2015, nearly 1,200 babies were born at Emerson Hospital, representing 45 different communities, including Sudbury, Westford and other towns throughout Middlesex County, and several in New Hampshire.  Their parents chose some very special names.  The most popular names sele...

Emerson Hospital Offers Baseline Concussion Tests to All Maynard High School Students
Clinicians from Emerson Hospital’s Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center and its Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies are partnering with Maynard High School to perform baseline concussion testing on its 500 high school students.  Baseline concussion testing consist...

Emerson Hospital Offers Beginner Belly Dance this Fall
The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body is offering a fun beginner Belly Dance class starting September 17.  The class is about embracing the ability to move with joy and beauty.  Belly dance celebrates all ages, shapes and sizes. In this beginner class, participants ...

Emerson Hospital Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety
Emerson Hospital is honored to be named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety in 2016 by the Women’s Choice Award, a national referral source for women.  This is the only patient safety award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on cri...

Take Control: Demystifying Breast Cancer
Are you interested in learning the latest on breast cancer prevention, research and treatment options?  The Thoreau Club is hosting a free workshop called Take Control: Demystifying Breast Cancer Prevention. The event is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, No...

Local Family Welcomes Their First Baby on Christmas Day
For new parents Lindsey and Ben Van Gieson, Christmas and Chanukah were made more joyous than they ever could have imagined as they welcomed their first born child in the early morning of December 25. Hadley Ruby was born at 4:11 a.m. on Christmas morning and the first day of ...

Emerson Employees Honored With Compassionate Caregiver Awards
At Emerson Hospital’s Compassionate Caregiver Award event held recently, two staff members were honored for their devotion to patients and for consistently providing compassionate care. Nominated by their colleagues, Gach Clamp, Home Health Aid with Emerson Home Care, and Kat...

Concussion Diagnosis and Management: A Care Team Approach
The Emerson Hospital Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies, and the Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center will present a concussion seminar for professionals across the United States who provide care to patients suffering from concussions.  The seminar: Concussion Di...

Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital to Host Educational Program on Skin Health
On Thursday, April 7, the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital will present an informative educational program, Skin Sense – Unlocking the Secrets to Graceful Aging and Skin Cancer Prevention, featuring physicians from Dermatology Associates of Concord.  The event is from 7:00 p.m. ...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Orthopedic Affiliates
John Cahoy, MD, recently joined Orthopedic Affiliates and is accepting new pediatric and adult patients at 54 Baker Avenue Extension, Suite 200 in Concord and at Emerson’s Westford Health Center, 133 Littleton Road, Suite 104 in Westford.  His clinical interests include compr...

Emerson Hospital’s Board Chair Retires After 21 Years of Service
Emerson Hospital announced today that John M. Lowe III, Ph.D., has retired from his 21 years of service on the Emerson Hospital Board of Directors, including serving as Chair of the Board from 2006-2011.  Dr. Lowe will continue to serve Emerson Hospital as a Corporator. Corpor...

Renowned Urologist Joins Emerson Hospital
Dr. John A. Libertino, a renowned urologist who is highly regarded for his excellent clinical skills in treating patients with a variety of urologic diseases, has joined Emerson Hospital.  He is seeing patients at Emerson Urology Associates, located at 131 Old Road to Nine Ac...

Emerson Hospital Offers Full-Body Exercise Classes this Fall
The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body is offering an array of exercises class starting September 19.  The classes are taught with the Essentrics exercise approach, based on the teachings of Miranda Esmond-White.  Classes are done in bare feet or sticky socks to prop...

Emerson Hospital Offers Yoga Healing for Concussions this Fall
The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body is offering a unique Yoga Healing for Concussions class starting September 20.  The class targets people who are suffering from the effects of concussions through mindful breathing and gentle stretches.  It is designed to help c...

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic for Seniors in Concord – October 20
Every year the seasonal flu makes millions of people across the country sick, some seriously. Seniors are particularly susceptible to catching the virus. As part of its mission to keep people healthy this flu season, Emerson Hospital Home Care and the Concord Health Departmen...

Emerson Hospital Hosts ‘Black & White Masquerade Ball’ to Benefit Cancer Care
Emerson Hospital has announced the date of its 2016 gala to support cancer care at the hospital. The “Black & White Masquerade Ball’ dinner and dance will take place on Saturday, October 29 in the evening, at The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.  Sponsorships are now available...

Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Hosts Free Wellness Program: Get Fit! Have Fun!
On Thursday, November 17, the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital will present an energetic and informative educational event, Get Fit! Have Fun!  The event will be heldfrom 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Emerson Hospital Wellness Center for Mind and Body, located in the Concord Mea...

18th Annual Emerson Hospital Golf Tournament Raises over $63,000
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital recently hosted its 18th annual golf tournament at the Nashawtuc Country Club.  The event, which raised more than $63,000, sold out with 144 participants.  Since its inception, the Emerson Hospital Golf Tournament has raised over one million ...

10th Annual Harvest Festival at Verrill Farm to Benefit Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital
On Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the beautiful fields surrounding Verrill Farm will be transformed into an old fashioned fair ground for the 10th Annual Harvest Festival and Benefit for Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital. The event features a petting zoo, p...

Home Care Alliance Names Emerson’s David Green ‘Physician of the Year’
David Green, MD, PC, a pulmonary medicine physician with Emerson Hospital and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, has been named “Physician of the Year” by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts for his strong support, collaborative approach and promotion of home health car...

Emerson Hospital Offers Strength and Flexibility Class to Reduce Pain
The Emerson Wellness Center for Mind and Body is offering a unique class called Heal Yourself at Home: Increase Flexibility and Strength While Reducing Pain, starting September 13.  Between the workouts and aging, there is a gap that is often not filled – stretching and rel...

Healthy Heart Lessons from Real Life – Free Workshop on February 24
Are you at risk for heart disease? To commemorate February’s American Heart Month,  The Thoreau Club is hosting a free workshop to help people identify risk factors for heart disease and learn tips for preventing cardiac issues. The event is open to the public and will take p...