Tufts Medical Center September 21 at 10:00 AM · 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. #MWHBaby https://communityhealthrounds.com

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.

Why do physicians always ask about your family medical history? Cardiologist Laurence Conway, MD, discusses the link between family history and heart disease, the importance of understanding that link, and some tips to stay heart healthy. WWW.MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Family History and Heart Disease

“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/ MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Five things to know about pregnancy and nutrition - MelroseWakefield Healthcare

Join us as we keep in stride for a healthy community! Register for Stride Virtual 2020 - a virtual race to celebrate our health care heroes! Participate on September 26 or 27. It is free to participate, however if you do register by September 15 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.

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. MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Staying Safe With Us - MelroseWakefield Healthcare

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

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and Olga Efimova, MD, PhD, a radiologist at MelroseWakefield Imaging, has compiled a list of five important things that every woman should know about mammograms. To schedule your annual mammogram, please call 781-338-7111. We have day, evening and weekend appointments available. https://www.melrosewakefield.org/news/5thingsmammo/ MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG 5 things to know about mammography

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/ MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Healthy Recipes: September 2020 - MelroseWakefield Healthcare

Showing support for #WearPink! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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/ WWW.MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Breast Cancer Surgery - The Healthy Podcast

“Donating the money to the hospital felt really nice because we weren’t doing something for ourselves,” said Isabelle. “We were doing something for the community.” We're so proud of these wonderful kids and their community spirit! https://northofboston.wickedlocal.com/news/20201020/melrose-kids-host-lemonade-bake-sale-for-melrosewakefield-hospitals-frontline-workers NORTHOFBOSTON.WICKEDLOCAL.COM Melrose kids host lemonade, bake sale for MelroseWakefield Hospital's frontline workers

ICYMI...Mandy was young and active, when she began experiencing knee pain. A new procedure, which regenerates her own torn cartilage, is allowing her to maintain her active lifestyle. Read more: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/.../new-procedure.../ MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG New procedure restores cartilage to preserve joints - MelroseWakefield Healthcare

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 MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Breast Health | MelroseWakefield Healthcare

TUE, OCT 20 Challenging Choices, Difficult Decisions: Finding Strength in the Pandemic

Thanks to Melrose Kind for providing thoughtful recognition to our staff, who enjoyed treats and gift cards throughout the day. Our patients also received beautiful carnations and handmade cards from families in the community on their meal trays.

As the holidays approach, families limited to smaller gatherings may be deciding which members outside of the household, if any, to include in their modified tradition. And, the earlier elders know what to expect during the holiday season, the better, according to Dr. Kathryn Zioto, Medical Director of Community Counseling Services at MelroseWakefield Healthcare. “We all want to gather as a group, but there’s a very real risk,” Zioto said. “It’s a difficult situation, but it’s a conversation that we all need to have.” Read the full article: https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/medford-transcript/2020/11/16/seniors-feel-isolation-during-holidays-amid-covid-pandemic/6319293002/ WICKEDLOCAL.COM Older adults feel isolating effects of holidays upended by COVID

Cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmia, and atrial fibrillation need to be regularly monitored and tested to keep you safe and healthy. Changes in heart rhythm can occur with little or no symptoms, making the need for regular diagnostic screening vitally important. We make it easy by providing comprehensive heart care right here at MelroseWakefield Hospital. Learn about all of the safety protocols we have in place to keep you safe. If you are due for a cardiac visit or exam please call and make that appointment. To learn more about heart care, visit melrosewakefield.org/heart #SafeWithUs

Congratulations to the MelroseWakefield Hospital surgery team for recently performing our 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery! At MelroseWakefield Hospital we offer numerous different robotic-assisted procedures for abdominal, urological, and gynecological surgeries. To learn more visit: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/services/surgery/robotic-assisted-surgery-program/

Congratulations! U.S. News and World Report has recognized MelroseWakefield Hospital among its High Performing hospitals in heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to U.S. News and World Report, the U.S. News Best Hospitals analysis reviews hospitals' performance in adult and pediatric clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. Scores are based on several factors, including medical outcomes such as survival, patient experience, nurse staffing and more. Hospitals are ranked nationally in specialties from cancer to urology, and are rated in common procedures and conditions such as heart bypass surgery, hip and knee replacement, and COPD. Hospitals are also ranked regionally within states. Now everyone knows what we know — that local residents are receiving the highest levels of care in the region at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Thank you to all our active duty service members and retired veterans for your service to our country on Veterans Day and always.

February is #HeartMonth – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. Understanding your risks for heart attack allows you to make important decisions about your health and well-being.

Jen Medina, RN, a nurse from Medical 5 at MelroseWakefield Hospital is among this group of health care heroes! New England Patriots Yesterday at 7:46 AM · 76 vaccinated healthcare superheroes are Super Bowl bound!

Today we celebrated #GoRed as part of American #HeartMonth. Thanks to our many staff who dressed in red in helping to increase heart health awareness.

Our COVID-19 vaccine clinic for MelroseWakefield Healthcare patients age 75 and older continues to be a place of great hope and inspiration...just ask 103-year old Mona Jeanne Somerville, who received her vaccine on Thursday! Mona Jeanne has lived through two pandemics, two world wars and the Great Depression, and is looking forward to spending time with her 27 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren once the pandemic is over. Hear what Mona Jeanne had to say to WBZ-TV: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/02/04/mona-jeanne-wilmington-103-year-old-covid-coronavirus-vaccine/ Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/covid-vaccine-information/ MELROSEWAKEFIELD.ORG Quality Healthcare North of Boston | MelroseWakefield Healthcare

Our own Jen Medina, RN, was featured in an interview with NBC10 Boston, discussing being chosen to attend the Super Bowl with 75 other New England health care heroes, courtesy of the Kraft family! Watch the full interview: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/coronavirus/meet-some-of-the-health-care-workers-heading-to-the-super-bowl-on-the-pats-plane/2293139/

Congratulations to Jen Medina, RN, one of 75 health care superheroes chosen to attend Super Bowl LV, courtesy of the New England Patriots plane and the Kraft family! Jen, who works on the Medical 5 unit which has consistently served COVID patients since March, is an avid football fan and is looking forward to watching Tom Brady win his seventh ring! We are proud and excited for Jen, and of the entire MelroseWakefield Healthcare staff for their incredible dedication throughout the pandemic. Read the Patriots' press release: http://bit.ly/3cyKIzf Kraft Family to Use Patriots Plane to Transport Vaccinated HealthCare Superheroes from Across New England to Super Bowl LV Seventy-six additional healthcare heroes have been selected for this once-in-a-lifetime trip as a way to thank them for their dedication throughout the pandemic and to spread the message on the importance of getting vaccinated. Kraft Family to Use Patriots Plane to Transport Vaccinated HealthCare Superheroes from Across New England to Super Bowl LV Seventy-six additional healthcare heroes have been selected for this once-in-a-lifetime trip as a way to thank them for their dedication throughout the pandemic and to spread the message on the importance of getting vaccinated. See more at patriots.com