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July 2 2020
Statement by Norwood Hospital
Norwood Hospital continues to recover from last weekend’s devastating storm. We are assessing the full extent of damage to our facilities and determining next steps. This hospital has been a pillar in the Norwood community for more than 100 years, and we are absolutely committed to reopening as a full-service, state-of-the-art facility to meet the health care needs of our community. Our top priori...
In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 2 Reopen Attestation. Click here for more information on the Commonwealth’s Phase 2 reopening plan. Learn more about reopening Massachusetts here....
In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation.
Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...
Norwood Hospital is now providing convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients who meet protocol eligibility requirements. To help support this potentially lifesaving treatment, we are working with the American Red Cross in Dedham, MA to promote a convalescent plasma donation program for our community members who have had a COVID-19 diagnosis. Eligible donors must meet three criteria: • ...
Norwood Hospital Asks Local Businesses, Patients and Residents to Join in Hanging Lights at Home to Brighten Workers’ Spirits NORWOOD, MA – Norwood Hospital, a Steward Family hospital, today announced the launch of its “Shine on Health Care Heroes” campaign, an effort to enlist patients, residents, and local business partners in applauding health care workers both in Norwood and across the countr...
Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter...
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
Accreditation also includes earned Commendation ratings in six areas Norwood Hospital is proud to announce that it has once again received accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) including earning six Commendation ratings in several areas including “Oncology Nursing Care”. The CoC is an organization that monitors comprehensive quality of care to improve survival and quality of life for ...
Dr. Tong joins Irina Kogan, MD, at the SMG Needham Primary Care Office located on Rosemary Street Norwood, MA – Norwood Hospital and Steward Medical Group (SMG) are pleased to announce the addition of internal medicine specialist Cathy Tong, MD, MPH, to the hospital staff and the SMG Needham Primary Care office. A primary care specialist, she is board certified in internal medicine and completed...
Norwood, MA – January 14, 2020 – Norwood Hospital congratulates 32 members of our medical staff who earned a spot on Boston Magazine’s 2020 “Top Doctors” which was published in the January 2020 issue of the magazine. This list of regional physicians is coordinated by Castle Connolly. Each recipient was selected by their peers as the best in the region in their medical specialty. For details of the...
Norwood, MA (October 22, 2019) – Norwood Hospital is among the top 10 percent in the nation for General Surgery, according to a national report by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and condi...
October 23 2019
Norwood Hospital Honors Extraordinary Operating Room Nurse
Paula Piazza, an 11-year veteran of Norwood Hospital, earns her 2nd Daisy Award Norwood, MA – October 23, 2019 – Paula Piazza, RN, Operating Room (OR), recently earned the Norwood Hospital DAISY Award for the second half of 2019. Nurses at Norwood Hospital are honored throughout the year with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize...
American Heart Association Award recognizes Norwood Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care for 4th year in a row For the 4th year in a row, Norwood Hospital has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients re...
One of only 18 hospitals in Massachusetts to earn prestigious award Norwood Hospital recently celebrated its recent Baby-Friendly designation, as awarded by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., the US authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). According to...
Norwood, MA (June 12, 2019) – Norwood Hospital announced today it has earned a 5-star rating for Total Knee Replacement outcomes according to a study released by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This achievement is part of new findings and data featured in the Healthgrades 2019 Report to the Nation. The new report demonstrates ...
Recognizing those who deliver exceptional care and compassion to patients every day Photo (L to R): Mike Valkanas, EMS Medical Director Norwood Hospital, Justine DeFronzo, CNO Norwood Hospital, David Emswiler, EMS Manager, Thomas Kenvin, Award Recipient from Sharon Fire, James Wright, Chief Sharon Fire, Richard Murphy, Sharon Fire, Brenden Hayden, VP EMS NORWOOD, MA – In celebration of National Em...
Norwood Hospital in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety
Community invited to Open House on June 4 to meet physicians and staff Steward Health Care has opened a new primary care practice on Rosemary Street with a long-time Needham physician, Dr. Irina Kogan, overseeing care for patients. Dr. Kogan is joined by specialty care including orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Hartshorn. Together, they are providing exceptional care to residents of Needham and the ...
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