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Lowell, Mass.  – Ever since they became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, 79-year-old Mary-Ellen Stewart has tried in vain to book appointments for her and her 80-year-old husband, John Stewart Sr. Yet even if there was availability near the Billerica home they have shared for 55 years of their six-decade long marriage, she worried about the physical and emotional stress of helping transport her electric wheelchair-bound spouse.

Registered dietitians Julie Verduzco, MS, RD, LDN, and Kaitlin Panarelli, RD, LDN, from MelroseWakefield Hospital’s nutrition department during a heart-healthy nutrition event in March 2021.

While there are different types of varicose veins, there are also different methods for treating them — each unique the patient’s situation and lifestyle.

Poor diet. Lack of exercise. Genetics. Extra pounds. Everyone knows these are contributing factors to developing cardiac issues, but you might be surprised to learn that loneliness can also lead to heart disease.

February is Heart Health Month, a month that encourages everyone to evaluate what they can do to improve their heart health.

We spoke with Amanda Vest, MD from the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center about what doctors have learned so far about the connection between COVID-19 and pre-existing heart conditions.

Learn the differences between coronavirus, COVID-19 and the flu.

Can cold temperatures cause heart issues? We asked Clinical Nursing Director of Tufts MC's Cardiac Catherization Lab to explain more.

Animals are known to improve our mood and help calm us down. Learn more about pets and heart health from Dr. Brian Downey at Tufts MC.

James Kryzanski, MD, Co-Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, explains the unique approach his team takes to control pain during spinal fusion.

On Monday, Feb. 8, Lowell General Hospital will shift its COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Program to Cross River Center, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. East, in an effort to expand its efforts to vaccinate individuals included in Phase 1 of the state’s vaccination guidelines as well as those 75 and over.

Cancer doesn’t go away in a pandemic, and neither does TeamWalk for CancerCare’s commitment to supporting cancer patients in need.

What’s more comforting than something warm on a cold January day?

Many of us are glad to see the end of 2020! We welcome 2021 with hope and optimism. And if you are like many others, with new goals and resolutions.

More than 2,000 babies are born each year at The Birthplace at Lowell General Hospital, but only one can be first.

View resources that can be used to relax and reduce stress during the coronavirus.

May the joy of this season live in your heart all year through.

Lowell General Hospital received its first delivery of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, December 18, morning and began staff vaccination clinics the next day.

No one would have been surprised if this year’s Lowell General Hospital Sun Santa Themed Basket Raffle fell a little short of expectations. After all, the baskets could not be viewed in person and the annual festive drawing was done without an audience.

Add a little zest to your meals this winter – it’s citrus season!