Living with hip or knee pain? Learn about treatment alternatives at free information program
July 16, 2021Saint Anne’s Hospital’s live virtual program on July 27 will feature info about the latest in robotic-arm assisted knee and hip joint replacement Fall River, MA – If joint pain is affecting your ability to walk up and down stairs, get a good night’s sleep, or enjoy your favorite activities, join orthopedic surgeon Jerald W. Katz, MD, when he presents “Understanding Knee and Hip Pain Treatment” on ...
Steward Health Care Appoints Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to Board of Directors
July 12, 2021DALLAS, TX -- Steward Health Care today announced the appointment of Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to its Board of Directors. A member of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Steward’s Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts since 2005. A native of Kerala, India, Sr. Vimala received a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Bhopal School of Sci...
Saint Anne’s Hospital receives national awards for stroke care
June 21, 2021Coverdell Stroke Program awards recognize Saint Anne’s commitment to quality stroke care Fall River, MA – June 21, 2021 – Saint Anne’s Hospital has earned two awards for stroke care from the Massachusetts Paul Coverdell Stroke Program/Hospital Quality Improvement Collaborative. The Coverdell Stroke Systems of Care Partnership Award is awarded to hospitals that have established a formal partnershi...
Steward Health Care To Acquire Five Hospitals In The Miami-Dade/Southern Broward Area From Tenet Healthcare
June 16, 2021Acquisition of Tenet hospitals and hospital-affiliated operations will bring greater access to high-quality care in South Florida DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) – Today, Steward Health Care System, LLC (Steward) and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement regarding the acquisition by Steward of Tenet’s five hospitals an...
“BIG” Therapy: Specialized physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease helps improve symptoms
June 11, 2021David Dennis, of Acushnet, worked as an engineer at the Polaroid Corporation in New Bedford for many years before retiring. Over the years, he enjoyed a variety of activities with his wife and sons, including his hobby as a rally car driver on challenging routes, including Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Beginning in 2016, though, David started to notice physical changes that were becomin...
It’s Time to Remember Safe-Swimming Rules
June 11, 2021The weather has only just heated up, but sadly, Massachusetts has seen more than its share of tragedy at its beaches and pools this year. Five drownings have been reported in the first week of June alone. It’s an important time to remember some 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 Sai...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Spine Surgery Program marks 500th robotic-assisted procedure
June 10, 2021Minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures have helped patients with a wide variety of neck, back and spine conditions
Steward Health Care Vaccinates 100,000 Americans – And Counting – Against Covid-19
May 20, 2021Physician-owned network’s 40,000 health care professionals unite to fight pandemic Dallas (May 20, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and -led health care network, has fully vaccinated 100,000 Americans in the fight against COVID-19 – and continues to vaccinate patients at an average rate of 845 people per day across the country. Steward Health Care employs more than...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety and Outstanding Patient Experience
May 11, 2021Saint Anne’s Hospital announced today that it has achieved two quality distinctions from Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers: the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Saint Anne’s Hospital is the only hospital in New England to earn both awards for five straight years. Each year...
Eight Steward Health Care Hospitals Receive Top Ranking For Patient Safety
April 29, 2021Holy Family Hospital (Haverhill, Mass.) and Melbourne Regional Medical Center (Melbourne, Fla.) Rise to Join Six Other Steward Facilities with “Grade A” Leapfrog Safety Ranking DALLAS (April 29, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and physician-led health care network, proudly welcomes Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill, Mass., and Melbourne Regional Medical Center in ...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Nationally Recognized with 19th Consecutive ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
April 29, 2021Saint Anne’s Hospital, a Steward family hospital, has been awarded an ‘A’ for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grades. The designation recognizes Saint Anne’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. Saint Anne’s Hospital is one of only 27 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program Brings Patient Experience to a New Level
April 8, 2021Saint Anne's Hospital's bariatric surgery team has built a strong support system that continues long after surgery to help patients meet their weight loss goals.
Southwest General Hospital To Become Texas Vista Medical Center
March 29, 2021Hospital launches new Healthy Horizons community program as part of its new leadership commitment to reduce healthcare disparities for San Antonio’s southside families. SAN ANTONIO – After 40 years of service, Southwest General Hospital is recommitting itself to the health of generations to come with a new vision, a new name, and a new program that seeks to take a leadership role in reducing healt...
Steward Health Care Set to Build New Hospital in St. George, Utah
March 24, 2021Nation’s Largest Private & Physician-Led Health Care Network to Build New Facility, With Plans to Open Doors in October 2023 Hospital Will Serve Southern Utah, Offering New Care Options to One of the Fastest-Growing Patient Populations in the Southwest U.S. UTAH – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest private, physician-owned health care network, today announced it has finalized a deal to ...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Medical Staff announces 2021 scholarship opportunities
March 15, 2021Three $3,000 scholarships are available for students pursuing higher education in health and medicine in the 2021-2022 academic year
Saint Anne’s Hospital Announces Scholarship Program for BSN students
March 11, 2021Scholarship program honors the late Saint Anne's Hospital nurse Darcy E. Nientimp, BSN, RN
Saint Anne’s Hospital Multicultural Health Committee Announces Scholarship Opportunities
March 3, 2021Scholarships are designed to assist bicultural and/or bilingual students pursuing higher education in health care
Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Advance Communication System with EMS Speeds Up Heart Attack Care
February 26, 2021Life-saving Technology Connects EMS with Hospital Emergency Providers
Saint Anne’s Hospital Nationally Recognized with 18th Consecutive ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
December 14, 2020• Despite Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic, Saint Anne’s Is Now One of Just 29 U.S. Hospitals to Earn Straight A’s Since 2012 • Recognition Demonstrates Steward Health Care’s Unwavering Commitment to Best-in-Class Care and Exceptional Patient Experience
Acute Care Hospital Phase 3 Reopen Attestation
November 24, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation.