By Dennis Carman — President and CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County Warning: What follows is my own humble opinion. Your mileage may vary with your own individual experiences. Let’s take a few moments out of our chaotic and crazy world to consider something, I think, is truly remarkable, something wholly good. Tragically, our … More Our Healthcare Heroes!
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is now open. The hospital closed in February 2023 after an electrical fire. In the months since, the hospital has replaced and upgraded its infrastructure and worked tirelessly to enhance and revamp its facilities including: As it reopens, the following hospital services/programs remain closed: In remarks about reopening, Signature Healthcare President … More Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reopens Today
After more than a year of reconstruction and recovery following a devastating 10-alarm electrical fire, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is poised to safely reopen in late Spring. “Every day since the fire, one of our three paramount goals has been to safely reopen as soon as possible,” explained Robert Haffey, Signature’s President and CEO. “Our … More Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Targets Late Spring to Reopen
By: Lauren Carmichael My son was born 8 weeks early. When he was born, I wasn’t able to hold him. I heard him cry; the nurse turned to me holding him and said here he is; my mother snapped a quick picture of the brief moment; and off he went. When I finally went … More Leaving Your Baby in the NICU
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Ovarian cancer will affect about 1 in 80 women in their lifetime. Early diagnosis of the disease can be challenging as there is no screening test like a Pap smear for cervical cancer. Family history can sometimes provide a clue. If you have multiple relatives–mother, sisters, aunt, grandmothers–with … More Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Patient safety has become a national buzzword and it is critical to improving outcomes for moms and babies. It is concerning that the United States has a significantly higher maternal mortality rate than most industrialized countries. The reasons for this are complex but in many cases relate to a … More Make Patient Safety a Personal Priority
By: Sally Howland, RN, Nurse Manager You might be thinking, of course it is; Signature Healthcare is a great place for moms and babies! Now, you’re not the only one who thinks so. Recently, Signature Healthcare received international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility from Baby-Friendly USA. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc is the U.S. authority … More Signature Healthcare is Officially Baby-Friendly
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Last month was ovarian cancer awareness month. This disease remains a serious illness for women everywhere. Sadly, we do not have a screening test to identify the disease early like we do with the Pap smear for cervical cancer. Unfortunately, routine use of blood tests such as the … More Do You Know Your Ovarian Cancer Risk?
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Regular exercise is important for overall health and wellbeing. It also helps keep your weight down and lowers risks for high blood pressure and diabetes. I encourage all women to engage in regular exercise for at least thirty minutes, three to four times weekly. There are certain modifications … More Exercising During Pregnancy
By: Carolyn Coleman This is the word I think of when I think of my son. My son turned 16 a few days ago and I thank GOD every day for such an amazing gift. I look at him and I see joy and happiness; I see a young man with a great heart and … More Wow!
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