Breast Health
According to BreastCancer.org, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For women in the U.S., breast cancer is the second leading cause of death, second only to lung cancer. Detecting breast cancer in its early stages offers the best chance of survival.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center to Host 4th Annual Hunger Run 5K and Walk, October 17
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, Nashoba Valley Medical Center will host its 4th annual Hunger Run 5K road race. All proceeds from the event will benefit Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit organization that provides food and temporary support services to residents of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley.
Mountain Vista Medical Center Offers Complimentary Mammogram Screenings in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s time to make your breast health a priority.
Throughout October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mountain Vista Medical Center is offering complimentary screening mammograms.
Valley groups bring awareness to World Suicide Prevention Day through walks and events
September 7-13 is National Suicide Prevention Week and there are several things Arizona citizens can do to help the cause.
Suicide behavior affects people of all ages, genders, races, regions and religions. Arizona ranks 11th in the nation for its rate of suicide deaths and St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center wants to shed some light on identifying warning signs and recognizing risk factors.
Daniela Capriles, MD, Joins Nashoba Valley Medical Center to Provide Cardiology Services to Patients in the Nashoba Valley Region
Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Cardiologist Daniela Capriles, MD, to the medical staff. Beginning October 2015, Dr. Capriles will start seeing patients in Ayer and appointments can be made at this time.
Health Care Partnership Supports Local High School Athletes
TEMPE ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SPORTS MEDICINE NEEDS
The Increase of Synthetic Drug Use and the Effects it has on Your Body
Source: Good Evening Arizona
Steward’s Pioneer ACO Demonstrates Continued Success; $30 Million in Savings in 3 Years While Also Meeting Strict Quality Standards
Steward Health Care System (Steward) is pleased to announce that it has generated $30 million of savings in the Medicare Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program in the first three years of the program. Steward achieved these significant savings while also meeting the strict quality standards established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
Preparing Dad and Siblings for a New Baby
There are still spots available for the August 29 Daddy Boot Camp for dads-to-be and Big Brother/Big Sister Sibling class. Reserve your spot today for Daddy Boot Camp or the Sibling Class.