Norwood Hospital provides $2.4 million in Community Benefits in 2014 -- Hospital Also Paid Nearly $1.4 Million in Tax Revenues for Norwood

Norwood Hospital provided an estimated $2.4 million in healthcare community benefits for residents in Norwood, Canton, Walpole and surrounding communities in 2014, according to a report recently published by the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General. In addition, Norwood Hospital paid $1.4 million in tax revenues for Norwood, which helps to support local schools, public safety, and other town departments and programs.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Receives American Heart Association/American Stroke Association “Gold Plus” Quality Award for Stroke Care

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a teaching school of Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of Steward Health Care, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

Nashoba Valley Medical Center Gave $704,000 in Community Benefits in 2014

Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) provided an estimated $704,000 in community benefits last year. The hospital’s reported total community benefit expenditures of $704,442 in 2014 included health and wellness programs, as well as free or discounted care provided directly to patients. Official reports were published on June 2, 2015, by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office.