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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reopens Today

August 13, 2024

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

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Targets Late Spring to Reopen

March 19, 2024

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

A Poem Dedicated to Libraries :

October 17, 2023

By: Tanvi Maharaja, PT DPT at Signature Healthcare WHERE THE BOOKS LIVE: I visit this neighborhood Where the books live All under one roof Portals into another world Charmed spells Magical Mystical The books live here. Some afternoons The kids gather Around the storyteller In the front yard By the quaint fountain He, in his … More A Poem Dedicated to Libraries :

The Dangers of Sitting All Day and How to Reverse Them

March 22, 2023

By Natalie Laubach RD, LDN, CDCES, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Signature Healthcare With the transition to work-from-home culture post-pandemic, only getting up from the desk for a snack during the workday has become the new normal. Even for those of us who don’t work from home, most jobs require work on the computer … More The Dangers of Sitting All Day and How to Reverse Them

Feeling Claimed as a Sign of Love

July 6, 2022

By: Sandy Churchill People say grandparenthood holds a joy like no other experience—brimming with all the blessings of Mamahood but without the degree of worry and responsibility. Sure, we Mimis/Nanas/Grammys worry about our grandkids and want the best for them, but we get to embrace the fun, adventure, and memory-making moments without the all-nighters with … More Feeling Claimed as a Sign of Love

Double Take: A Twin Story

June 2, 2022

By: Cheryl Maguire I had been holed up in my house for three months like an apocalypse survivor, scared to venture into the world. Giving birth to twins will have that effect on you. My fear of leaving the house was mostly centered on the increased odds of at least one of them letting out … More Double Take: A Twin Story

Stretching & Relaxing for Better Health

May 27, 2022

By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja, PT DPT As a mom, I find myself constantly on the go. Life happens to all of us, but we women tend to take on more than our fair share of stress. Thankfully, there are some relaxation exercises, known as restorative exercises that help ease stress and tension. Our body loves movement. Our … More Stretching & Relaxing for Better Health

The Joys of a Dump Run, and Other Errands

May 24, 2022

By: Sandy Churchill I love going to the dump—er, transfer station, as I am often corrected with a wink by my father-in-law. You’re probably thinking, what? Did I read that right? What’s the deal with that? I know, a place of trash drop-off, cardboard and plastic recyclables, a stream of cars heading in and out, … More The Joys of a Dump Run, and Other Errands

The Grateful Game

April 27, 2022

By: Sandy Churchill Gratitude is not reserved for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday alone. A thankful heart is a gift that acknowledges, celebrates, and shares joy. Gratitude has a way of noticing the good, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, and has a magical quality of replicating and growing positivity. Especially when things seem … More The Grateful Game

Initiate a Survival Challenge!

April 21, 2022

By: Martianne Stanger Last fall, upon the request of one of my children, I set up a survival challenge – and what fun it was! I purposely chose criteria for the challenge that would tie into knowledge that my children already had, stretch them a bit further, and be more than they could do in … More Initiate a Survival Challenge!