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07/31/2008

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford welcomes Tufts residents Hallmark Health System’s Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford announces a recent partnership with Tufts Medical Center that will bring eight psychiatry residents to the community hospital over the next year.

07/28/2008

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital implements new diagnostic tools Hallmark Health System announces that Melrose-Wakefield Hospital is now offering the most advanced diagnostic testing by adding a new 64-slice CT scan and MRI.

07/02/2008

Hallmark Health Medical Center celebrates one year What a difference a year makes. Since opening in July of 2007, Hallmark Health Medical Center in Reading has served more than 26,000 patients and performed 3,500-plus diagnostic procedures at the site.

06/26/2008

Lawrence Memorial Hospital names new chief operating officer Hallmark Health System recently announced that Joan Vitello, RN, PhD has been named chief operating officer for Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford.

06/25/2008

Nursing students graduate and receive pins Hallmark Health System announces that 63 nursing students and 14 radiography students recently completed their studies at Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing and Radiography Program.

06/20/2008

Hallmark Health’s ‘Monster Raffle’ a big success Hallmark Health System announces that the “Monster Raffle” organized to help raise money for the Stride for Health walk on June 1 has generated approximately $22,500 for cardiac services throughout the system.

06/18/2008

Hallmark Health offers tips for safe and healthy summer With the summer season in full swing, Hallmark Health System would like to offer some tips to ensure local families have a safe and healthy summer.

06/16/2008

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital names new manager of security Hallmark Health System recently announced that Anthony Corbett has been named the new manager of security services at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

06/13/2008

Lawrence Memorial Hospital pharmacy completes renovation The pharmacy at Hallmark Health’s Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford recently completed a large scale renovation and acquired new technology that will help enhance patient safety at the hospital.

06/09/2008

Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice Seeks Volunteers

06/06/2008

Hallmark Health names May employees of the month Hallmark Health System recently named Debra Federico and Tina Motta employees of the month for May.

05/29/2008

Hallmark Health physician achieves board certification in nuclear cardiology Hallmark Health System’s David S. Pladziewicz, MD recently became board certified in nuclear cardiology.

05/29/2008

Hallmark Health awards employee scholarships Hallmark Health System recently awarded close to $15,000 in scholarships to employees throughout the organization.

05/23/2008

Hallmark Health holds luncheon to honor Tufts students Hallmark Health System recently held a luncheon for a group of Tufts University Medical School students that will soon complete the physical diagnosis component of their medical education.

05/23/2008

Nursing school celebrates 99 percent pass rate Hallmark Health System recently announced that 99 percent of the Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program graduates that took the 2007 RN licensing exam have passed.

05/20/2008

Hallmark Health names April employees of the month Hallmark Health System recently announced that Alice Casamento and Roberta Fowler have been named employees of the month for April.

05/19/2008

Hallmark Health launches Women’s Health Services Line Hallmark Health System is now offering a new opportunity for women looking to access information about the health care system and the services and programs offered.

05/14/2008

Hallmark Health’s Healthy Families program recognized Hallmark Health announced that the system’s Healthy Families program was recently recognized as “Faces of Prevention” by the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund.

05/06/2008

Hallmark Health named ‘Best Place to Work’ by Boston Business Journal Hallmark Health System is pleased to announce that the organization has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” list for the fifth year in a row.

05/05/2008

Hallmark Health RN recognized by Zonta Club Hallmark Health System is pleased to announce that one of its dedicated nurses was recently honored by the Zonta Club of Malden as a “Woman Making a Difference.”

05/05/2008

Hallmark Health celebrates Nurses’ and Hospital Week Hallmark Health System will celebrate the hard-working and dedicated nurses and staff that help make the organization a success during Nurses’ and Hospitals Week, May 4-12.

04/22/2008

Hallmark Health offers classes for expectant parents No one can predict when you will go into labor but Hallmark Health System can help you prepare. Whether you are having your first or your fifth baby, you can benefit from attending pre-and post-natal education classes offered by Hallmark Health Community Health Education.

04/18/2008

Hallmark Health creates Palliative Care Team Hallmark Health System is pleased to offer its physicians, patients and their families a greater level of support through the newly formed Palliative Care Team.

04/14/2008

Adamo named Hallmark Health’s March employee of the month Hallmark Health System recently named Virginia Adamo, RN as employee of the month for March. Each month, Hallmark Health recognizes employees, who have been nominated by their co-workers for the honor, for displaying the values of service excellence throughout the health system.

04/11/2008

Hallmark Health welcomes Tapasya Srivastava, M.D., MPH Hallmark Health System recently announced that Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, M.D., MPH has joined Family Medical Associates at 101 Main St. in Medford, where she will take over Dr. Louis Giorgio’s internal medicine practice.

04/08/2008

Hallmark Health President & CEO Michael V. Sack recognized as ‘Grassroots Champion’ The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Massachusetts Hospital Association today honored Michael V. Sack, President and CEO of Hallmark Health System with the Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2008 Grassroots Champion, Sack is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of Hallmark Health’s mission.

04/04/2008

Hallmark Health welcomes new corporators Hallmark Health System recently announced the election of six new members to the corporation.

03/28/2008

Cardiac & Endovascular Center receives generous donations Hallmark Health recently announced that the Cardiac & Endovascular Center in Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose has received more than $45,000 in donations from hospital patrons, patients and businesses.

03/28/2008

Hallmark Health awarded $100,000 grant Hallmark Health System recently announced the award of a $100,000 grant from through the Commonwealth Corporation.

03/26/2008

Hallmark Health names Founders’ Award recipient at annual meeting Hallmark Health announces that Kathryn McCarthy, PhD, was recently awarded the Founders’ Award at the system’s Annual Meeting. McCarthy was presented with the award by Robert S. Cummings, chairman of the Board of Trustees. This is a special award recognizing the dedication and commitment of those community leaders who merged four hospital organizations into a regional health care giant and founded Hallmark Health System 10 years ago.

03/25/2008

Hallmark Health System Welcomes Vice President of Fund Development Hallmark Health System announces the appointment of Richard V. Price Jr., CFRE, as the System Vice President of Fund Development. Price has more than 25 years in health care philanthropy, having successfully raised money and designed fundraising strategies and campaigns for local and national not-for-profit organizations. His involvement includes membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Health Care Philanthropy and the New England Direct Marketing Association.

02/20/2008

Hallmark Health Offers Diabetic Support Groups Hallmark Health is offering free Diabetic Support Groups at three locations to give diabetics in the community an opportunity to share their personal experiences, ideas and concerns with others. The support groups, a community benefit of Hallmark Health, will be run by Hallmark Health Diabetes Nurse Educators and will feature Hallmark Health medical professional guest speakers including cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists and podiatrists, as well as representatives from nutrition and the pharmacy.

02/15/2008

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Launches New Volunteer Program Hallmark Health’s Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA has announced the launch of a new volunteer escort program. The volunteer escorts will be stationed in the main lobby of the hospital and ready to help hospital patients and visitors navigate their way through the facility.

01/25/2008

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vaccine Clinic Serves Community Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vaccine Clinic has provided vaccinations for the entire family for over 25 years. As part of Hallmark Health, the clinic has noted recent annual growth between 20-30% in people getting their vaccinations, which are available for travelers and non-travelers alike.

01/23/2008

Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program Recipient of Million Dollar Scholarship Fund Hallmark Health’s Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program announces the establishment of the Regina Petterson Wennerstrom Scholarship Fund. The fund, totaling $1,397,000, will enable qualified Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program students to apply for and receive a scholarship to help pay for their nursing education, and its graduates to receive a scholarship to continue their nursing education at Regis College.

01/10/2008

Hallmark Health to Hold Second Annual Red Dress Day Hallmark Health announces the second annual Red Dress Day Women and Heart Disease Seminar will be held on Saturday, February 2, at the Malden YMCA at 99 Dartmouth Street. This free community event will take place from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm and is sponsored by Hallmark Health System, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, Malden YMCA and Healthy Malden, Inc.

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