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Saint Anne's Hospital Medical Staff Awards Scholarships to Area Health Care Students

September 7, 2022

Six students awarded $3,000 scholarships to pursue higher education in health care

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First in New England: Saint Anne’s Hospital Offers “Smart Knee” Joint Replacement

August 25, 2022

"Smart Knee" Technology Offers Valuable Feedback to Patient and Surgeon After Total Knee Replacement

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Starting the School Year Right: The Importance of Healthy Eating for Children and Adolescents

August 23, 2022

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

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Employing Data, Steward Health Care Partners with Blue Cross to Eliminate Inequities in Care

August 19, 2022

BOSTON, MA – News Service of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts published a new article today highlighting how Steward Health Care Network is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to improve care for all patients and tackle health inequities through the use of data. Read the full article HERE. Key excerpts below: Dr. Joseph Weinstein, a cardiologist who is Steward Health Car...

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Five Times in a Row: Saint Anne’s Hospital Receives National Awards for Stroke Care

August 12, 2022

Coverdell Stroke Program Awards Recognize Saint Anne’s Commitment to Quality Stroke Care

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Headed to the Beach or Pool? Remember Water Safety Basics

July 19, 2022

Fall River, MA - It's summer, and it's hot. Fun at local beaches and backyard pools provides a great respite from the dog days of summer - but before you and your family dive in, it's important to remember basic water safety precautions. “For toddlers, most drownings happen when it’s not even swim time,” says Andrew Old, MD, chief of emergency medicine at Saint Anne’s Hospital. “They happen when a...

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“Celebration of Accomplishments” Highlights Health Improvements of Bariatric Surgery Patients

June 30, 2022

Saint Anne's bariatric patients celebrate new health and well-being

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Healthgrades Names Saint Anne’s Hospital A 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ Recipient

June 21, 2022

Distinction Places Saint Anne’s in Top 5% of Acute Care Hospitals for Patient Experience

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From ABCs to PCP: Helping your child transition from pediatric to adult medicine

June 1, 2022

Helpful hints from family medicine physician Uma Kolli, MD

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Now available: Applications for scholarship programs for health care students

May 27, 2022

Saint Anne's Hospital Medical Staff offers six $3,000 health care scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Study Reveals Growing Community Health Needs

May 24, 2022

Research will guide the hospital’s Community Benefits program over the next three years

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Nationally Recognized for 21 Straight ‘A’s by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

May 9, 2022

Saint Anne’s is one of only 22 hospitals in the U.S. to receive consecutive A’s for safety since 2012

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The Value of Collaboration in Cancer Care: One Woman’s Story

April 12, 2022

Saint Anne’s Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital provide expert care for women

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Announces Scholarship Program for Nursing Students

March 15, 2022

Awards to assist students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the 2022-2023 academic year

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Achieves Healthgrades 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™

March 15, 2022

Distinction Places Saint Anne’s in Top 10% of Acute Care Hospitals for Patient Safety

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Receives the 2022 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery

March 2, 2022

Award places Saint Anne’s in the top 1% of U.S. hospitals for bariatric surgery

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Multicultural Health Committee announces scholarship opportunities for health care students

February 28, 2022

Six $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to bilingual and/or bicultural students pursuing higher education in health care

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Saint Anne’s Hospital Announces Women’s Health Collaboration with Care New England’s Women & Infants Hospital

February 11, 2022

Saint Anne’s Hospital now offers women’s health in collaboration with Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI, the region’s leading hospital dedicated to women’s healthcare. Women’s Health at Saint Anne’s Hospital, in collaboration with Women & Infants Hospital, brings enhanced care to the Fall River community for benign breast disease, breast cancer, breast surgery, as well as gynecolo...

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Weight Loss Expert Describes ‘Health Gain’ That Often Accompanies Weight Loss

January 10, 2022

When you think about weight loss surgery, your first thought may be focused on fitting into your old clothes or feeling more confident about your appearance. While these may be important goals when committing to weight loss surgery, improvements in one’s overall health can often go much further. Most patients do lose significant weight during the first year after weight loss surgery. But improveme...

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Are You Ready for Winter Driving? Emergency Physician Dr. Andrew Old Reminds You to Drive Safely in the Snow

January 6, 2022

Even for New Englanders, it takes a bit of time to get used to driving in the snow after the first storm of the year. Heavy snow can affect visibility, and your ability to stop and turn safely, which puts you and other drivers at risk. “It’s typical to see a few motor vehicle accident victims in our emergency department when a bad snowstorm hits,” says Andrew Old, MD, chief of Emergency Medicine a...