Holy Family Hospital Announces December Senior Lunch with Orthopedic Surgeon Xavier Simcock, MD
November 3, 2016Dr. Simcock will explain the common causes of pain and discomfort in the hand, wrist and elbow, and explore the available treatment options.
Holy Family Hospital Offers Free Seminar on New Solutions for Shoulder Arthritis
October 20, 2016Orthopedic Surgeon Xavier Simcock, MD will talk about the two primary types of shoulder arthritis, solutions for those suffering with these types of shoulder arthritis, and how advanced 3-D imaging technology helps make custom solutions for individual patients.
World-Renowned Thoracic Surgeon John C. Wain, MD Joins Holy Family Hospital's Medical Staff
October 20, 2016Dr. Wain, who had been on the faculty of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the faculty of Harvard Medical School for more than 20 years prior to joining Steward Medical Group, was the surgical founder of lung transplantation at MGH where he was the first surgeon in New England to perform living related lung transplantation.
Holy Family Hospital Offers Free Seminar on the Causes and Treatments of Pain
October 14, 2016Join Pain Specialists Stephanie Gianoukos, MD and Arvind Murthy, MD to learn the various causes and treatments for pain at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA on October 27, 2016, 6-7 p.m in the ground-floor auditorium.
Meet Holy Family Hospital President Craig Jesiolowski, FACHE
October 13, 2016Holy Family Hospital has a new President. Read this Q&A to find out about Craig Jesiolowski's qualifications, management style, priorities, goals, and the character trait he values most.
Holy Family Hospital to Offer Free Seminar on Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
September 30, 2016Dr. Andriola will explain how a computer-assisted procedure like MAKOplasty is used to treat knee pain, the conservative and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis, and the advantages of the different surgical approaches for knee pain.
Holy Family Hospital Joins Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force for Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Events
September 29, 2016To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Holy Family Hospital will sponsor this year’s annual breakfast on Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Elks Lodge, 652 Andover Street in Lawrence, MA.
Holy Family Hospital and Steward Medical Group Welcome Urologic Surgeon Abdulrahman Babeir, MD to the Medical Staff
September 29, 2016Fluent in English and Arabic, his special interests are urinary stones, genitourinary malignancy, prostate care and BPH, uro-oncology robotic surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
Holy Family Hospital is First Hospital in Massachusetts to Earn Advanced Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery from Joint Commission
September 23, 2016Established in 2016 and awarded for a two-year period, the advanced certification was developed in response to the growing number of patients undergoing a total hip or total knee replacement surgery, as well as the increased focus on clinical evidence-based patient care as it relates to pain management, quality of life issues, functional limitation in mobility and the return to normal daily activities.
Holy Family Hospital’s Women’s Health Night Will Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness
September 2, 2016Board Certified Surgeon Robert Moore, MD, from Holy Family Hospital and Steward North Andover Surgery, will discuss breast cancer screenings and genetic testing.
Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Hoerner, MD to Offer Free Seminar on Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery
September 1, 2016Dr. Hoerner will review conservative and surgical approaches to hip pain, explain why the direct anterior approach allows for a quicker recovery time for patients, and talk about how MAKOplasty™ navigation can be used for hip replacement.
Before College: Get Smart on Meningitis
September 1, 2016A health column contributed by Primary Care Physician Nita Pant, MD about an important health risk that soon-to-be college students should be aware of - meningitis.
Holy Family Hospital names Craig Jesiolowski as next president
August 31, 2016Currently President of Saint Anne’s in Fall River, Jesiolowski to become Holy Family Hospital President in October
Maintaining Prostate Health
August 29, 2016September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so it is a good time to discuss how proper prevention, screening and, if necessary, treatment can address prostate cancer and other common disorders. Let’s begin with the facts: all men have a prostate, that means that all men are at risk for prostate problems, and for the most part, these risks increase with age.
Tips for Avoiding Sports-Related Injuries During Summer Months
August 24, 2016Orthopedic surgery has come a long way towards helping professional and amateur athletes, senior citizens, and others in recovering from injury, but prevention is key. Orthopedic Surgeon Gregory Johnson, MD shares some basic prevention techniques to minimize the chance of injury.
The Importance of Using Sunscreen During Summer Fun
August 11, 2016Before hitting the trails, the water, the court, or the beach, remember to apply sunscreen to combat overexposure to the sun.
Holy Family Hospital to Host a Senior Supper on the Importance of Senior Eye Exams
August 3, 2016Optometrist Laura Anne Potvin, OD will talk about eye exams in general, as well as the necessity of senior eye exams for early detection of cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and more.
Fall Senior Lunch Program at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill Will Be on Pain Management
August 3, 2016Pain Specialist Stephanie Gianoukos, MD will identify various types of pain, describe the effects of pain on the body, explain how pain is assessed and treated, and explore the goals of pain management in a pain center.
Just in Time for Parents’ Day, Holy Family Hospital Announces Its Birthing Center has Delivered 540 Babies So Far This Year
July 22, 2016Holy Family Hospital delivers more than 1,100 babies annually. Every mother has a private birthing and recovery room and the staff tends to every detail so mothers can focus on welcoming a new life into their family.
Steward Chief Medical Officer Justine Carr, MD Leaves Legacy of Improvements Across Area Community Hospitals, Including Holy Family Hospital
July 22, 2016Dr. Carr helped Holy Family achieve the highest caliber of care, benefitting countless Methuen and Haverhill area families