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Melrose resident Donald Rosen didn’t notice any of the signs, but the quick actions of his family, first responders and the stroke team at MelroseWakefield Hospital helped save his life when he suffered a stroke earlier this year. Mr. Rosen, 90, was found unresponsive in his home by a family member.

Did you know that stroke – the No. 2 most common cause of death worldwide – is preventable, treatable and beatable?

Commitment to quality improvement ensures stroke patients receive better care.

Lowell General has once again been recognized for the outstanding care we provide patients suffering from a stroke.

New England Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) Collaborative, created by Tufts Medical Center, is signing a pledge to continue providing care for stroke patients.

Lowell General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award at both the Main and Saints campuses for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Main campus received Gold Plus status, while the Saints campus achieved Silver Plus status.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Saints campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Main campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

New Formula predicts with high accuracy which patients with recurring stroke would benefit from PFO closure.

Tufts MC's Predictive Analytics and Comparative Effectiveness (PACE) Center the Recipient of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Grant.

Patient recognized the signs of stroke and got help immediately.

May is American Stroke Month. Do you know there are things you can do with your diet to reduce your risk of having a stroke?

Aspirin a Day Recommendation Undergoes Changes

Maureen Ducharme knew that she couldn't put off the procedure any longer. In 2009, Ducharme, 55, from Springfield, suffered two strokes within a couple of weeks.

Tufts Medical Center receives research grant to study covert cebrovascular disease and expands clinical research to MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

During these days of the pandemic, hospitals, physician offices and healthcare facilities continue to safely treat patients with non-COVID-19 emergencies and time-sensitive medical needs, especially those with acute and chronic conditions.

Lowell General Hospital didn’t have to wait long for the hospital’s first baby of the year.

The Predictive Analytics and Comparative Effectiveness (PACE) Center at Tufts Medical Center’s Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, led by Dr. David Kent, has been awarded two research grants by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Surveys show that few women think heart disease is their greatest health threat.

Spice up your diet with these heart-healthy recipes.