Melbourne Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019

Melbourne Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is prepared to support our community and safely care for any ill patient. 

 

At the same time, it is important to remember that we are still in flu season – which is far more prevalent than coronavirus. As such, Public Health officials recommend the following common-sense precautions to contain the spread of these and other respiratory viruses: 

 

Radiology & Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

Today’s advanced imaging technology makes it possible to see inside the human body more clearly than ever before. Our sophisticated equipment enables doctors to diagnose and treat disease faster and with even greater accuracy. In addition, all of our systems are digital, enabling us to provide higher quality images and faster retrieval.

Norwood Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon Saves Firefighter's Severely Fractured Finger

Thomas N.According to Thomas N. from Providence, Rhode Island, he’s had enough broken bones in his lifetime that he is able to take them in stride. As a firefighter for Norfolk, Massachusetts, a broken finger recently sustained on the job was more than just a nuisance, however. The 42-year-old caught his right ring finger in a hose line while performing routine maintenance.

Hawthorn Medical Associates

Established in 1970, Hawthorn Medical is the largest multi-specialty medical group practice in greater New Bedford. We have many of the area's finest physicians who practice in state-of-the-art facilities. They are supported by skilled professional and support staff and together provide high quality, comprehensive medical care to more than 138,000 patients each year.

Alejandro Perez, Do

Dr. Perez offers a full range of care for digestive health, providing the latest treatment options and delivering quality care for a wide range of digestive disorders including appendicitis and peritonitis, dietary sensitivities such as celiac disease and lactose intolerance, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal viruses, infections and general discomfort, H. pylori and ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), crohn's disease and diverticular disease, stomach, esophageal and colorectal cancer.

Steward Health Care Malta Submits Application for Development at St Luke’s Hospital and makes further progress on application for Gozo General Hospital

St Luke's campus render

Steward Health Care Malta yesterday submitted its application to redevelop the St Luke’s Hospital Campus to the relevant Planning Authority and it has continued to make progress at Gozo General Hospital marked by the response letter sent to the Planning Authority in what is being considered as yet another major milestone for this project. 

Vein Center

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)  is a serious medical condition that affects approximately 40 percent of women and 20 percent of men in the U.S. – especially those adults over the age of 50. The disease occurs when veins and valves in the legs weaken, allowing blood to pool in the legs. Risk factors for CVI include: