News Releases
Morton Hospital to go 100% Tobacco-Free on April 1
Posted on 02/22/2012
On April 1, Morton Hospital will join a statewide initiative supported by the Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) to go 100 percent tobacco-free.
Free Smoking Cessation Program Beginning March 14
Posted on 02/17/2012
Morton Hospital will host the American Cancer Society's "Freshstart" smoking cessation program beginning March 14. The 4-week program will be held on Wednesdays (March 14, March 21, March 28 and April 4) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital's Cafeteria Annex Conference Room.
Steward Health Care and Fallon Community Health Plan Launch New Low-Cost Health Insurance Option
Posted on 02/14/2012
To meet the challenge of rising health care costs and the demand from small businesses for more choices in high-quality, affordable health care, Steward Health Care and Fallon Community Health Plan today announced the launch of Steward Community Care, a new limited network product that offers comprehensive coverage with premium savings of at least 20%.
Go Red for Women
Posted on 02/01/2012
Today kicks off American Heart Month and the annual Go Red for Women campaign.
Steward Health Care to Participate as Medicare Pioneer Accountable Care Organization
Posted on 12/19/2011
Steward Health Care LLC (Steward) today announced it has been selected to participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model, a transformative new initiative sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center.
Steward Community Choice receives approval from MA Division of Insurance
Posted on 12/13/2011
Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward) and Tufts Health Plan today announced that the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI) has approved the new Steward Community Choice limited network insurance product for Massachusetts-based businesses.
Morton Home Care Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
Posted on 11/03/2011
Morton Home Care, the home health service provider of Morton Hospital, today announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.
Steward Health Care System Finalizes Acquisitions of Morton Hospital and Medical Center and Quincy Medical Center
Posted on 10/01/2011
Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward) today announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Morton Hospital and Medical Center (Morton) and Quincy Medical Center (Quincy).
Taunton to be Featured on 'Chronicle' Episode
Posted on 09/30/2011
The Silver City will be featured on an upcoming episode of Chronicle, the nation's longest-running, locally-produced nightly news magazine.
Morton Hospital to Offer Free Prostate Screening
Posted on 09/19/2011
Morton Hospital will host a free prostate screening on Tuesday, September 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Day Surgery Unit.
Join Morton Hospital's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk Team
Posted on 08/30/2011
Morton Hospital will participate in the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walk in Boston on Sunday, October 2.
Morton's S1 Unit Receives Hospice Award for 3rd Consecutive Year
Posted on 08/25/2011
Morton Hospital's S1 Medical-Surgical Unit was recently selected as the recipient of the 2011 Beacon Hospice "Excellence in End-of-Life Care" Award.
Community Advisory Board Expands Support Services
Posted on 08/25/2011
The Cancer Care Community Advisory Board (CABbies) has expanded its mission to include support for individuals diagnosed with all types of cancers.
Morton to Host Free Smoking Cessation Program
Posted on 08/16/2011
Morton Hospital will host the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart® Smoking Cessation Program beginning on Wednesday, September 14.
New "Hot Jobs" Available at Morton Hospital
Posted on 07/27/2011
Morton Hospital is pleased to announce two new “Hot Job” career opportunities: Infection Prevention & Control Manager, Pharmacist, and Director of Perioperative Services.
Morton Recognized as One of Best Regional Hospitals
Posted on 07/19/2011
Morton Hospital has been ranked #5 in the Providence metro area and high-performing in the Ear, Nose and Throat specialty in U.S. News Media & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings, available online at www.usnews.com/besthospitals.
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Awards $4,500 Grant to Morton Hospital
Posted on 07/13/2011
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation recently awarded Morton Hospital and Medical Center a $4,500 grant to purchase a continuous vital sign monitoring machine for its Pediatrics Department.
Morton Receives Double Achievement from Get With The Guidelines
Posted on 07/08/2011
Morton Hospital and Medical Center has earned “Double Achievement” from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines programs by receiving the Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award and the Heart Failure Silver Quality Achievement Award.
Morton Recognized for Commitment to Enrolling Uninsured Children
Posted on 06/30/2011
Morton Hospital and Medical Center was recently recognized for its pivotal role in enrolling 1479 previously-uninsured kids in health care coverage as part of a statewide challenge sponsored by Health Care For All's "got coverage? Health Coverage for Kids and Teens" campaign.
Morton Sleep Disorders Center Receives National Accreditation
Posted on 06/22/2011
Morton Hospital announced today that its Sleep Disorders Center has received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), a professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine.
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Morton Hospital Pain Management Services
Morton Hospital is proud to partner with Anaesthesia Associates of Massachusetts (AAM) to provide acute and chronic pain management services to the greater Taunton community. LEARN MORE
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The Center for Wound Healing at Morton Hospital
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a proven medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing while strengthening the immune system. Delivered and monitored by trained wound healing center specialists, HBOT is an effective treatment option for many chronic wounds. LEARN MORE
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The Women’s Imaging Center
The Women’s Imaging Center is open six days a week. Mammography appointments are available Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have discovered a lump in your breast, you will be seen as quickly as possible. LEARN MORE
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Emergency Services
The Morton Hospital Emergency Department is open around the clock, and is capable of handling serious emergency circumstances. Each year, over 55,000 patients are seen in the Emergency Department, which is staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and … LEARN MORE
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