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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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 ...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Emerson Hospital Awarded A Grade for Excellence in Patient Safety
For the seventh time in a row, Emerson Hospital has 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. The results are available to the public and are designed...
Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Hosts Reception Featuring Mosaics
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital hosted a reception at the hospital recently, featuring an exhibit of the New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) that is currently displayed in the main hallway of Emerson Hospital. Mosaic is the art of creating images or designs constructed with ...
Emerson Hospital Named A Most Wired Hospital
Emerson Hospital was named a 2016 Most Wired Hospital by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum. The honor is based on an extensive survey that was completed by 2,146 hospitals across the country. Just 364 hospitals received the distinction, including seven in Mass...
Lowell Family Welcomes Newborn Son on Mother’s Day
Liam Konor Harrington gave his family his family an extra special gift when he arrived on Mother’s Day, two weeks early. He was born at 2:43 p.m., and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21 inches long, Liam’s parents are Beverly Pena and Josh Harrington of Lowell. He j...
Solomon Sheffield Named MVP of the Year at Emerson Hospital
Solomon Sheffield, Supervisor of Security at Emerson Hospital, was recently named the 2016 Most Valuable Person of the Year by colleagues and leaders of the hospital. He was honored for his commitment to going above and beyond his role to ensure the hospital is safe for pati...
New Members Elected to Emerson Hospital’s Board of Directors
Two new members were recently elected to the Emerson Hospital Board of Directors. Christopher Coloian of Carlisle and Eileen Deignan, MD of Chestnut Hill, joined the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Emerson’s Directors come from the local communities served by the ho...
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