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Holy Family Hospital to Hold Free Seminar on Advanced Wound Care

January 8, 2016

Podiatric Surgeon and Wound Care Specialist Bobby Kuruvilla, DPM will present a medical Meet the Expert seminar on advances in wound care at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen on February 2, 2016, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor auditorium. Dr. Kuruvilla will talk about the different types of wounds found on the foot and ankle, explain the process of wound healing, describe the various modalitie...

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Holy Family Hospital Urologist Steven R. Previte, MD Named One of the Best Doctors in America®

December 24, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is proud to announce that Urologist Steven R. Previte, MD has been named one of the Best Doctors in America for 2015-2016. For over 20 years Best Doctors has conducted an extensive physician survey to identify the doctors that other doctors trust most. The Best Doctors in America® database includes the names and professional profiles of more than 40,000 of the best doctors in ...

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Support Group for Caregivers Held Monthly at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill

December 15, 2015

Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill is hosting a support group for caregivers of loved ones with memory loss. The group helps caregivers manage the needs of their loved ones and helps them better understand and cope with the daily challenges of being a caregiver. The group is facilitated by Patricia Lavoie, LICSW,  the program director in the Senior Adult Behavioral Medicine Center at Holy Fami...

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Colorectal Surgeon to Offer Free Seminar on Anal Cancers at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill

December 7, 2015

Colorectal Surgeon Jana Simonds, MD will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of anal cancers during a free seminar at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. During her presentation titled Common and Uncommon Anal Cancers, Dr. Simonds will talk in detail about the anatomy of the anal area, describe the common and uncommon types of anal cancers and what they look like, and ex...

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Holy Family Hospital Earns Top National Awards

November 6, 2015

METHUEN, MA - Holy Family Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group for Fall 2015, as well as the top awards for stroke care, cardiac care, and women’s health care from Healthgrades. The awards place Holy Family Hospital among the Top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation. The Hospital Safety Score, administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent indust...

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Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley Announces Top National Patient Safety Awards

November 5, 2015

HAVERHILL, MA-Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group for Fall 2015, as well as the Healthgrades 2015 Patient Safety Excellence Award™. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent industry watchdog. The ...

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Holy Family Hospital to Host A Senior Seminar on Rectal Bleeding

October 30, 2015

“Hemorrhoids and Rectal Bleeding - Dispelling Common Myths,” will be the topic of discussion during Senior Supper at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen on December 16, 2015. During the supper Colorectal Surgeon Jana Simonds, MD will talk about the various causes of rectal bleeding, medical and surgical treatment options, and answer questions from the audience. Dr. Simonds, a fellowship trained colore...

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Holy Family Hospital to Host Seminar on Causes and Treatment of Hemorrhoids

October 30, 2015

During Senior Lunch at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill on December 1, 2015,  Gastroenterologist Francis MacMillan, Jr., MD will talk about the causes of hemorrhoids as well as ways to medically and surgically treat them. He will also answer questions from the audience. Dr. MacMillan, a board certified gastroenterologist on staff at Holy Family Hospital, earned his medica...

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Holy Family Hospital to Offer Free Seminar on Shoulder Pain

October 30, 2015

Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Philbrick, MD will present a medical Meet the Expert seminar on treatment for painful shoulders on December 1, 2015, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor auditorium at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Dr. Philbrick, a fellowship trained upper extremity and hand surgeon, will talk about the common sources of shoulder pain, non-operative management of shoulder pain and surg...

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Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley and the Haverhill YMCA Announce Free Oral Hygiene Clinic

October 23, 2015

Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill, and the Haverhill YMCA are pleased to announce a free community oral hygiene clinic for adults, children, and families of all ages on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the YMCA, 81 Winter St. in Haverhill, MA  from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be free dental evaluations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and toothbrushes. Biling...

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Colorectal Surgeon Romie Mundy, MD to Offer Free Seminar on Diagnosis and Treatment of Rectal Cancer

October 13, 2015

Colorectal Surgeon Romie Mundy, MD will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer during a free seminar at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. During his presentation titled "Rectal Cancer: Navigating the Treatment of a Complex Disease," Dr. Mundy will talk about the basic anatomy, pathophysiology and epidemiology of rectal cancer; describe how it is s...

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Holy Family Hospital and Steward Medical Group Welcome Pediatrician Lisa Gruber, MD

October 2, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Lisa Gruber, MD has joined the medical staff and Steward Medical Group. Dr. Gruber earned her medical degree at Finch University of Health Sciences in Chicago,  where she earned the Dean’s Award, and then completed her pediatric residency at Lutheran General Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. A board certified pediatrician, Dr. Gruber is a ...

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Holy Family Hospital and Steward Medical Group Welcome Primary Care Physician Janice Lee, DO

October 2, 2015

Holy Family Hospital and Steward Medical Group are pleased to announce that Primary Care Physician Janice Lee, DO has joined Steward Primary Care of Southern New Hampshire. Dr. Lee, who is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians,  attended University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME and completed her residency in family medicine at...

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Holy Family Hospital to Host Domestic Violence Program

October 2, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is now accepting registrations for New Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence- Assessing Recent Changes in Law and Practice. This domestic violence program, presented by the Family Safety Project, features keynote speaker Judge Marianne C. Hinkle, associate justice of Woburn District Court, and chair of the Massachusetts Trial Court Domestic Violence Educational Task Forc...

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Mary Richardson to Host an Evening of Health Information for Women at Holy Family Hospital

September 21, 2015

Mary Richardson, Steward Health Care community liaison and former host of WCVB’s Chronicle, will be at Holy Family Hospital on October 6, 2015 for New Horizons in Women’s Health, a special evening of health information for women in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Mary and a select panel of physicians to hear the latest advances in women’s health care. The evening’s topics and speakers...

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Holy Family Hospital and Steward Medical Group Welcome Surgeon Jana Simonds, MD

September 21, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Jana Simonds, MD has joined the medical staff and Steward Medical Group. Dr. Simonds, a general surgeon fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery, earned her medical degree at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Simonds completed her residency in general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical Scho...

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Holy Family Hospital Welcomes Pediatrician Eve Guerrero-Pajela, MD to the Medical Staff

September 4, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Eve Guerrero-Pajela, MD has joined the medical staff and Steward Medical Group.   A board certified pediatrician, Dr. Guerrero-Pajela is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her special interests include adolescent medicine and adolescent gynecology.   Dr. Guerrero-Pajela earne...

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Holy Family To Offer Family and Friends CPR Classes

August 31, 2015

Holy Family Hospital in Methuen is offering fall CPR classes for the community. Family and Friends CPR Class includes adult, child and infant CPR making it ideal for restaurant employees, students, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning this hands-on life saving skill. Upcoming classes will be from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on either Saturday, September 19, 2015  or Saturday, Novem...

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Holy Family Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Philbrick, MD

August 27, 2015

Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Philbrick, MD has joined the medical staff and Steward Health Care Network. Dr. Philbrick, an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in hand surgery, earned his medical degree at University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio, and then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Toledo Medical Center. Fo...

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Holy Family Hospital to Sponsor Seminar on Medicare Updates at Nevins Library in Methuen

August 19, 2015

Medicare 101- Things to Consider as Open Enrollment Approaches will be the topic of discussion at Nevins Library in Methuen on September 28, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gerald Lodge, an expert in the health insurance industry, will guide attendees through changes in Medicare and things to consider as the open enrollment period approaches. Mr. Lodge has worked in the health insurance industry for 27...