Acute Care Hospital Phase 2 Reopen Attestation: June 8th, 2020
June 8, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 2 Reopen Attestation. Click here for more information on the Commonwealth’s Phase 2 reopening plan. Learn more about reopening Massachusetts here....
Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation: May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation.
Steward Medical Group Now Offering COVID-19 Virus Antibody Testing
May 20, 2020Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...
Morton Hospital Launches "Shine on Health Care Heroes" Campaign
April 21, 2020Morton Hospital today announced the launch of its “Shine on Health Care Heroes” campaign, an effort to enlist patients, residents, and local business partners in applauding health care workers both in Taunton and across the country from the safety of their homes.
Steward Medical Group Launches Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Patients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 26, 2020Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter...
Visitor Access Restrictions
March 18, 2020The safety and well-being of our patients, visitors and staff is our number one priority. Please be aware of the following newly revised guidelines before visiting Morton Hospital: ONLY 1 VISITOR AT A TIME FOR COVID (-) INPATIENTS AND ER PATIENTS. All potential visitors must: Screen negative (-) for COVID symptoms or risk factors (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chills, myalgia, ...
How Hospitals Are Preparing For A Rush of Coronavirus Patients
March 18, 2020Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
Morton Hospital Welcomes New Foot and Ankle Surgeons
February 27, 2020Morton Hospital and Steward Health Care Network have welcomed Erik Henriksen, DPM, AACFAS, and Michael Skonieczny, DPM, ACFAS, to the greater Taunton community.
Morton Medical Staff Offers Scholarship for Local High School Students
February 18, 2020The Morton Hospital Medical Staff is currently offering a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to high school students from Coyle & Cassidy, Taunton High and Bristol-Plymouth.
New Year Brings New Investments at Morton Hospital
January 6, 2020As we celebrate the beginning of a New Year, it’s a perfect time to share some of Morton Hospital’s key achievements from 2019, as well as important investments we are making to expand and improve community health and wellness services in the year to come.
Mary Pat Tranter, Ph.D., Joins Morton Hospital Leadership Team
August 29, 2019Morton Hospital today announced the appointment of Mary Pat Tranter, Ph.D., a Taunton native who has served in various leadership roles within the community, to the hospital’s executive leadership team.
Welcome Dr. Tatiana Thom, Trilingual Primary Care Provider
June 10, 2019Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group are pleased to announce the addition of Tatiana Thom, MD, to the hospital’s medical staff and greater Taunton community.
Morton Hospital Medical Staff Offers Scholarships for Local High School Students
May 22, 2019The Morton Hospital Medical Staff is currently offering a scholarship opportunity to students at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton High School and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School.
Morton Hospital Honors Lakeville Fire Department "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award Recipient
May 22, 2019In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Steward Health Care hosted the third annual “EMS Stewards of the Community” award ceremony on May 20 at the Tirrell Room in Quincy, Mass.
Taunton Native Heidi Taylor Named New President of Morton Hospital
May 20, 2019Morton Hospital today announced the promotion of Heidi Taylor as its new hospital president. A lifelong Taunton resident with deep roots in the community, Taylor brings more than 20 years of health care experience to the hospital’s executive leadership team.
Morton Hospital Awarded Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
May 14, 2019Morton Hospital today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Morton Hospital Welcomes Matthew Werger, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
April 24, 2019Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Matthew M. Werger, MD, to its medical staff and orthopedic surgery team.
Morton Hospital Hosts Career Exploration Day with Local Students
April 2, 2019Morton Hospital recently partnered with Taunton Area School to Career (TASC) and local high schools including Taunton High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School, to host a career exploration day for local students interested in the field of health care.
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate Doctors Day on March 30
April 2, 2019Over our 130-year history, Morton Hospital has been fortunate to maintain a caring and talented team of physicians who have touched the lives of so many in our community.