Whether you are working or schooling from home or out of the house, we have some easy and healthy back-to-school lunch ideas for you to try. Our registered dietitians hand-selected these quick recipes:.
https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/healthy-recipes-sept-2020/
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How did you #Stride this weekend?
Joanne Schamberg is with Lisa Guilmet and Donna Larsson at Red Tail Golf Club.
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Stride Virtual - the gang’s all here - celebrating our healthcare workers! MelroseWakefield Healthcare Full Circle Design Promotional Solutions, Inc
September 21 - 25 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
If you are worried about risk of falls for a loved one, here are 5 simple tips on helping them stay safe.
https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/tips-for-fall-prevention/
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21 September at 10:00 ·
After more than 125 years of providing extraordinary care to sick and injured infants, children and teenagers, Floating Hospital for Children today takes on a new name that more closely aligns the pediatric hospital with Tufts Medical Center, and better positions us for the future of pediatric health care.
Learn more about the newly named Tufts Children’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/3kz43ky
In her latest blog post, CEO Sue Sandberg rounds on the labor and delivery unit at MelroseWakefield Hospital, discussing the many things that distinguish the personalized care we've offered to generations of growing local families.
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Join us as for Stride Virtual 2020 this weekend!
Participate on September 26 or 27.
It is free to participate, however if you do register with a donation of $25, you will receive a free t-shirt!
Proceeds to benefit the MelroseWakefield Healthcare COVID-19 Heroes Fund.
Choose your own adventure, including the route, the day and the time.
Walk, run or bike in your neighborhood or no your favorite trail.
For more information or to register, visit melrosewakefield.org/stride or call 781-338-7620.
With advances in diagnosing and treating breast disease, managing breast health has become an important part of wellness for women.
Learn more about our compassionate and comprehensive care for breast health at: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/services/breast-health/
#breastcancerawarenessmonth
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Challenging Choices, Difficult Decisions: Finding Strength in the Pandemic
ICYMI, what seemed like a simple decision at the time may have ended up saving Melissa Shirtcliff’s life.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/3hZVvTr
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and we encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram.
Please call 781-338-7111. We have day, evening and weekend appointments available.
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Same-Day Total Knee Replacement Surgery at MelroseWakefield Hospital
Barry Herb of Medford had a total knee replacement surgery in the morning and thanks to a new option at MelroseWakefield Hospital, was able to sleep in his own bed that same night!
Read his story here: https://bit.ly/3d7k26L
More than 100 participants and sponsors joined the Stride 2020 virtual event last weekend to celebrate our health care heroes and support the our COVID-19 Heroes Fund!
Thank you to all who ran, walked, biked and supported this successful event. Through Stride and other initiatives, nearly $150,000 has been raised to date.
To learn more about the COVID-19 Heroes Fund or to donate, visit https://www.melrosewakefield.org/in-the-community/giving/donate-online/
First Ade!
Four young Melrose neighbors with big hearts recently organized a lemonade and bake sale, raising $200 to support the COVID-19 Heroes Fund at MelroseWakefield Hospital!
We are so proud and thankful for their tremendous efforts.
Pictured left to right: MelroseWakefield Healthcare chief medical officer Steven Sbardella, MD; MelroseWakefield Healthcare CEO Sue Sandberg; Paxton Barraza, age 10; Jacob Paisner, age 10; Lilian Paisner, age 9; MelroseWakefield Healthcare vice president of clinical support services Cheryl Warren. Missing from photo: Isabelle Barraza, age 11
MelroseWakefield Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Sbardella joined Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur on the Brodeur Bulletin Podcast to share his expert perspective about how limit the spread of COVID-19.
Listen: https://bit.ly/2TYmDHK
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"At my recent annual mammogram I was told that I have dense breast tissue. What does this mean exactly? Should I be worried?"
Dr. Olga Efimova answers these questions and more and offers five things to know about dense breast tissue.
https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/five-things-to-know-about-dense-breast-tissue/
Pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium – these are important for maintaining normal vision and for the immune system. They’re technically a vegetable, but can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. Our registered dietitians hand-selected these recipes that feature pumpkin as the main ingredient.
https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/healthy-recipes-october-2020/
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“There are many lifestyle behaviors that support women and their babies during and after pregnancy. Nutrition is particularly important to supporting a healthy pregnancy.”
Dr. Daniel Witkowski offers the following five things to know about pregnancy and nutrition. #MWHBaby
https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/five-things-to-know-about-pregnancy-and-nutrition/
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Showing support for #WearPink!
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Breast Cancer Surgery - The Healthy Podcast
Drs. Salvatore Nardello, surgical breast oncologist and medical director of the MelroseWakefield Breast Health Center, and Abhishek Chatterjee, surgical oncologist and chief of the division of plastic surgery at Tufts Medical Center, join The Healthy Podcast to discuss surgical options for the treatment and reconstruction for breast cancer patients, including new oncoplastic surgery.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2VzlveB
Listen on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37vW2tf
Listen on our website: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/podcast-breast-cancer-surgery/
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In her latest Community Health Rounds blog post, "A Year of Reflection and a Look Ahead," CEO Sue Sandberg reflects on the challenges and successes of 2020 as we enter the New Year with hope and optimism.
Read the post at https://communityhealthrounds.com/ and watch the video below!
We are pleased to welcome endocrinology specialist Eduardo Rodriguez-Diaz, MD, to Tufts Medical Center Community Care.
He is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, having experience in the care and treatment of patients with diabetes and endocrine disease.
Dr. Rodriguez-Diaz will be seeing patients at both Lawrence Memorial Hospital and MelroseWakefield Hospital. He is currently accepting new patients.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/3bzN809
Thank you Agility Orthopedics! #vaccinate!
Agility Orthopedics
January 8 at 12:45 PM ·
Agility Orthopedics' frontline staff continue to get their COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to social distancing, mask use and frequent hand washing, the vaccines are another way we are joining the fight against this disease. Thanks to the #HealthcareHeros at MelroseWakefield Healthcare for all of their efforts to vaccinate members of our team this week.
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In her latest Community Health Rounds blog post, "A Year of Reflection and a Look Ahead," CEO Sue Sandberg reflects on the challenges and successes of 2020 as we enter the New Year with hope and optimism.
Read the post at https://communityhealthrounds.com/
A limited number of testing appointments are available at our new Reading COVID-19 testing site at the Medical Center at 30 Newcrossing Road.
The cost of a test is $150, payable at the time of registration.
Testing must be scheduled in advance by calling 781-338-7111.
Welcome to the world baby Grayson Peltier!
Our Baby New Year for 2021 was born on Jan. 1 at 8:44 p.m.
Congratulations to mom, Holly Prisco and dad, Connor Peltier, of Marshfield. Grayson, their first baby, weighed in at 6 pounds 1.5 ounces. Everyone is happy and healthy, and mom and dad agree that after 2020, the birth of Grayson is a wonderful "fresh start" to 2021! Wish them well!
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