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| 08/07/2008 | It's not just Jell-O and meatloaf any more
While there's no such thing as a free lunch, how about a 6-ounce, pan-seared tuna steak atop a Caesar salad for $4.29?
And if that tab at the Leonard Morse Hospital cafeteria in Natick seems a little steep, try the Glover Café at Beth Israel... |
| 07/26/2008 | Dogs play important role at hospital's psychiatric unit
Shane doesn't know the classic signs of bipolar disorder.
He has no theory about manic depression, no license to treat schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress.
Yet, like his colleagues - Archie, Boomer, Edward Bear and Ginger - Shane... |
| 07/24/2008 | Cellphones and Cancer is it all Talk?
Sandra Guzman's already-present tendency to send a text message rather than call was reinforced recently after the director of a prominent cancer institute warned his staff that cell phone use could cause brain tumors.
"It does give out radiation,... |
| 07/23/2008 | US World Report - GWTG-Stroke Gold Award
MWMC Framingham Campus is one of seven Massachusetts hospitals being recognized in the July 21-28th 100 Best Hospital Issue of US News & World Report for achieving the GWTG-Stroke Gold Award. There are 140 hospitals in the United States being... |
| 07/19/2008 | Blood Donation from Teens
FRAMINGHAM —
Faced with a critical drop in blood donations, MetroWest Medical Center is getting creative in trying to get people to give.
The hospital plans a "student fest" for high school and college students the week of July 21-25, said Amanda... |
| 07/07/2008 | Cholesterol meds for kids?
Cholesterol-fighting medications are more typically associated with grumpy old men than grammar schoolchildren, but an influential medical group said children as young as 8 could be prescribed the meds.
In guidelines released yesterday, the American... |
| 07/05/2008 | Ashland Baby is a real firecracker...
Ashland baby is a real firecracker
ASHLAND — Wendy and Paul Turner and their four children were planning to celebrate the Fourth of July gathered with family for a cookout barbecue and fireworks displays. Instead they had firefighters... |
| 06/14/2008 | Adventures in Angioplasty
The cardiology team at MetroWest Medical Center is a Q-tip's width away from fixing a blocked coronary artery for retired bridal shoe salesman Bob Speen, but time is running out after an hour's worth of failed attempts.
With Frank Sinatra... |
| 06/08/2008 | Medical Interpreters Meet Growing Need
“Siete, ocho,” says the patient, wincing and holding her shoulder. “Seven, eight,” the interpreter repeats to the nurse, answering a question about how much pain the patient feels, on a scale from one to 10.
The... |
| 05/31/2008 | MetroWest Medical Center Boasts Innovation
Patients who visit MetroWest Medical Center already enjoy access to some of the best doctors in the region and top-notch technology, but they may soon find themselves at the cutting-edge of medicine.
Lean Process Manager Kevin... |
| 05/23/2008 | Living With Cancer
The day she was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2006 is one Jeannie Tattrie of Hopedale says she will never forget.
"My husband and I looked at each other in disbelief, thinking 'Oh my goodness, this is insane, this couldn't be happening to us,"' she... |
| 5/06/2008 | Lyme Disease threat highest in warm weather
High-risk season is here, along with Lyme disease threat
No bigger than poppy seeds, juvenile deer ticks are lying in wait in the underbrush, ready to catch a ride on unsuspecting hosts. Once again it’s the time of year when the... |
| 04/26/2008 | Lyme Disease Concern
A wet winter and warm weather are making it prime time for tick encounters as people begin to spend more time outdoors and the insects are actively looking for their first meal of the season, state health and environmental experts say.
"The wet... |
| 04/25/2008 | Joint Seminar Knee and Hip Pain
MetroWest Daily News (Community Calendar)– 04/25/08
FRAMINGHAM - JOINT SEMINARS: MetroWest Medical Center will host a free seminar Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 115 Lincoln St. Topic is "Answers to your Questions about Knee and... |
| 04/17/2008 | Marathon Training - VO2 Max
What is VO2 Max and does it make a difference?
By Dan McDonald MetroWest Daily News Thu Apr 17, 2008, 11:45 AM EDT
Framingham - When it comes to extensive training for grueling road races, Sean Roskey makes a distinction.There's the... |
| 04/02/2008 | Wigs: Fight against Cancer
MetroWest Daily News Peter Reuell 04/02/08
FRAMINGHAM —
Its benefits may not be clinically proven in the fight against cancer, but just try telling Heidi Kriger the wig she wore for nearly seven months did nothing for her.
Kriger, the... |
| 08/16/2007 | Experts at MWMC on the News
Dr. Chinhak Chun from MetroWest Medical Center, Chief of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease is interviewed by Channel 4, WBZ Boston to offer his expertise on hospital infections.
... |
| 08/01/2007 | Franklin Physician Services
MetroWest Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new Physician Services location.
Several physicians are accepting new patients.
Dr. Maria Modesto
Dr. Tarek El Sharkawy
Dr. Kausayla Chennapragada
MetroWest... |
| 03/01/2007 | Weight Management
“Specialty Surgeons Join MetroWest Physician Services”
Natick, MA – March 1, 2007 – MetroWest Medical Center’s CEO, Andrei Soran is pleased to announce the addition of two bariatric surgeons to MetroWest Physician Services, Sheldon Randall,... |
| 10/23/06 | Support-Troops
Please join MetroWest Medical Center, Fallon Community Health Plan and FOX 25 as we SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.
Beginning Monday, October 23, you can help us by donating items (see below) to send to our honorable men and women who are serving... |
| 08/24/2006 | MetroWest Participates in Nationally Recognized Clinical Trials
MetroWest Medical Center Participates in
Nationally Recognized Cancer Clinical Trials
Framingham, MA – August 24, 2006 – Breakthroughs in the fight against cancer happen every day, it is a rapidly changing field that offers new hope to... |
| 07/17/2006 | AHA Award for Stroke Care
MetroWest Medical Center Receives Achievement Award from American Heart Association for Stroke Care
Framingham, MA – July 17, 2006 – You are suddenly confused. People are talking, but you are having trouble understanding what they... |
| 06/22/06 | Childrens Health& Safety Fair
Rain Couldn’t Stop the Fun at MetroWest Medical Center Children’s Health and Safety Fair
Framingham, MA – June 22, 2006 – Gray skies and rain didn’t keep area children and their parents from enjoying MetroWest Medical Center’s Annual Health... |
| 06/15/2006 | Kids Bike Helmets = Fun
Kids + Bike Helmets = Safe Fun
Framingham/Natick, MA – June 15, 2006 – Massachusetts law requires anyone under the age of 16 to wear a bike helmet when cycling … and with good reason. Bike helmets save lives and limit injury. In... |