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Morton Hospital recently celebrated National Hospital Week by hosting its third annual Compassionate Caregiver Awards reception, designed to recognize staff members who have made a positive and lasting impact on the life of a patient.
During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Morton Hospital joins hospitals and communities across the country in celebrating the talented and caring men and women who make up our network of EMS partners.
Boston-based Steward, which operates nine hospitals across Massachusetts, recognized 22 EMS providers including Brewster’s John Smith, Tyler Medeiros and Brian Anderson for going “above and beyond” in their interactions with patients at Morton Hospital.
Morton Hospital has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology for its commitment to practicing safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.
To nominate an EMS provider in your community for an "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award, go to http://info.steward.org/emsaward2018.html
April 18 2018
Morton Hospital Welcomes New Chief of Emergency Services
Morton Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dr. Emilio S. Belaval as the hospital's new Chief of Emergency Services.
All of us at Morton Hospital are truly fortunate to have community partners like our local law enforcement agencies who share in our mission of caring for this wonderful community and saving lives.
Public Notice: Please be advised that labor and delivery patients are temporarily being diverted from Morton Hospital to Good Samaritan Medical Center. This precautionary measure is being taken due to information received from a third party practitioner stating they will be temporarily unavailable to provide contracted post-delivery services at the hospital during the coming week. The hospital is ...
July 28 2017
Morton Hospital Welcomes Two New General Surgeons
Morton Hospital today announced the addition of two new board certified general surgeons to its medical staff. Dr. Patricia Andrade and Dr. Richard Demopoulos are now accepting new patients at their offices in Taunton and Middleboro. A graduate of Brown University School of Medicine, Dr. Patricia Andrade completed her residency training in general surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. She has a spec...
Morton Hospital is pleased to welcome Scott Mandel, MD, FRCSC, to its medical staff. A board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mandel is now accepting new patients at his office in Taunton. Dr. Mandel has a special interest in sports medicine, including ligament repair and minimally-invasive surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow, as well as orthopedic trauma care. After receiving his medical d...
In celebration of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week, Steward Health Care System hosted the inaugural “EMS Stewards of the Community” Award Ceremony on May 23 at The Tirrell Room in Quincy. Boston-based Steward, which operates ten hospitals across Massachusetts, recognized 14 EMS providers including Brewster Ambulance’s Christopher Darling and Victoria Nicholas for going “above and beyo...
July 28 2017
Welcome Irma Rasmussen, MD, Primary Care Specialist
Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Irma Rasmussen, MD, to the greater Taunton community. A board-certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Rasmussen is now accepting new patients. Dr. Rasmussen received her medical degree from the Universidad Libre De Colombia and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Bridgeport Hospital – Yale New Haven Healt...
July 28 2017
Morton Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
Morton Hospital is pleased to welcome Shawn Mills, MD, to its medical staff. A board certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Mills is now accepting new patients at his office in Raynham. Dr. Mills specializes in general orthopedics, hip and knee joint replacement, and trauma. After receiving his medical degree at the University of Texas School of Medicine, Dr. Mil...
The Center for Wound Healing at Morton Hospital has been recognized with two distinguished awards from Restorix Health®, a leader in developing and managing comprehensive wound healing facilities throughout the country, including five centers in Massachusetts. Morton Hospital’s Wound Center has received the “Clinical Distinction Award,” which recognizes centers that have demonstrated exceptional ...
February 13 2017
Morton Hospital Welcomes New General Surgeon
Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group (SMG) are pleased to welcome Brandon Tari, MD, FACS. A board certified general surgeon, Dr. Tari is now accepting new patients at his office in Middleboro.
In honor of American Heart Month, Morton Hospital is partnering with Trucchi’s Supermarkets to offer free in-store blood pressure screenings to customers and staff throughout the month of February.
January 31 2017
Morton Hospital Physicians Named to "Top Doctors" List
Three Morton Hospital physicians have been named to the 2016 Top Doctors List by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (Castle Connolly), a highly-regarded healthcare research company that specializes in providing consumers with information about the nation’s best doctors and hospitals.
January 11 2017
Morton Hospital to Host Career Fair on January 19th
Morton Hospital will host a Career Fair Open House on Thursday, January 19th from 7 am – 9 am and 4 pm – 6 pm. The hospital is seeking experienced registered nurses and certified nursing assistants for a variety of full time and part time positions.
Morton Hospital today announced it was named to the prestigious Community Value Five-Star List as one of the top performing community hospitals in the country.
Steward Health Care System (Steward), parent company of Morton Hospital, has been selected as one of six Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Massachusetts to participate in MassHealth’s Pilot Medicaid ACO program.
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