Norwood Hospital Hosts 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Event
for ESOL and ASE Students

Norwood, MA – November 8, 2017 – Norwood Hospital welcomed adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ASE (Adult Secondary Education) students to the hospital campus for an informational Health Fair in October. The goal of the session was to review the health care process and provide health information for individuals who don’t speak English as a first language. Canton Fire Chief Charles Doody joined Norwood Hospital’s clinical staff in the panel discussions on calling 911, what to expect when you come to the hospital, and Interpreter Services’ systems available. Norwood Hospital’s Dr. Alan Kurland, Neurologist, also spoke to the audience on Stroke. Adult students taking ESOL and ASE classes at Blue Hills Adult Education in Canton, their teachers and Director Ellen Borgenicht were invited to the event. Thirty students from over 9 countries attended the event.

About Norwood Hospital
Norwood Hospital is a full-service, 215-bed community hospital for adults and children with a focus on delivering world-class health care along with the latest advances in technology and treatment options. Norwood Hospital is part of the Steward Health Care System LLC, who owns and operates 36 community hospitals nationwide which regularly receive top awards for quality and safety and has more than 37,000 employees. The Steward network includes thousands of physicians who care for approximately 2 million patients annually. Additional information is available at www.norwood-hospital.org.