Holy Family To Offer Family and Friends CPR Classes

Holy Family Hospital in Methuen is offering fall CPR classes for the community.

Family and Friends CPR Class includes adult, child and infant CPR making it ideal for restaurant employees, students, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning this hands-on life saving skill.

Upcoming classes will be from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on either Saturday, September 19, 2015  or Saturday, November 21, 2015. The cost is $35 per person or $30 for two or more in a group.

Holy Family Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Philbrick, MD

Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Philbrick, MD has joined the medical staff and Steward Health Care Network.

Dr. Philbrick, an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in hand surgery, earned his medical degree at University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio, and then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Toledo Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Philbrick completed fellowship training in orthopedic hand surgery at Excelsior Orthopaedics in Amherst, NY.

Steward’s Pioneer ACO Demonstrates Continued Success; $30 Million in Savings in 3 Years While Also Meeting Strict Quality Standards

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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).

St. Joseph Medical Center Launches Women of Wellness Program Kickoff Event Celebrates “Real Women, Real Life”

Keynote Dale Smith Thomas to motivate women on choosing success at Oct. 15 event

HOUSTON (August 21, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center announces its new Women of Wellness (WOW) program, a health and social program to empower women as healthcare consumers by providing educational information and hosting fun, inspiring events that celebrate women’s role in their own wellness.

Holy Family Hospital to Sponsor Seminar on Medicare Updates at Nevins Library in Methuen

Medicare 101- Things to Consider as Open Enrollment Approaches will be the topic of discussion at Nevins Library in Methuen on September 28, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gerald Lodge, an expert in the health insurance industry, will guide attendees through changes in Medicare and things to consider as the open enrollment period approaches.

Mr. Lodge has worked in the health insurance industry for 27 years; 10 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 17 as a field sales representative with Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred.

Holy Family Hospital to Host Senior Supper on Foot and Ankle Problems

The Aging Foot and Ankle will be the topic of discussion during Senior Supper at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen on September 16, 2015.

During the supper, Podiatric Surgeon Bobby Kuruvilla, DPM will talk about the many problems seniors can develop in their feet and ankles, and answer questions from the audience.

Dr. Kuruvilla,  a board certified podiatric surgeon and fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is on staff at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Haverhill.