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Morton Hospital Launches "Shine on Health Care Heroes" Campaign

April 21, 2020

Morton 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.

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Steward Medical Group Launches Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Patients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2, 2020

Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office

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Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 26, 2020

Steward 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 ...

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How Hospitals Are Preparing For A Rush of Coronavirus Patients

March 18, 2020

Here & 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....

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Morton Hospital Welcomes New Foot and Ankle Surgeons

February 27, 2020

Morton Hospital and Steward Health Care Network have welcomed Erik Henriksen, DPM, AACFAS, and Michael Skonieczny, DPM, ACFAS, to the greater Taunton community.

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Morton Medical Staff Offers Scholarship for Local High School Students

February 18, 2020

The Morton Hospital Medical Staff is currently offering a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to high school students from Coyle & Cassidy, Taunton High and Bristol-Plymouth.

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New Year Brings New Investments at Morton Hospital

January 6, 2020

As 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.

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Mary Pat Tranter, Ph.D., Joins Morton Hospital Leadership Team

August 29, 2019

Morton 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.

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Welcome Dr. Tatiana Thom, Trilingual Primary Care Provider

June 10, 2019

Morton 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.

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Morton Hospital Medical Staff Offers Scholarships for Local High School Students

May 22, 2019

The 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.

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Morton Hospital Honors Lakeville Fire Department "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award Recipient

May 22, 2019

In 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.

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Taunton Native Heidi Taylor Named New President of Morton Hospital

May 20, 2019

Morton 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.

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Morton Hospital Awarded Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission

May 14, 2019

Morton 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.

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Morton Hospital Welcomes Matthew Werger, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

April 24, 2019

Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Matthew M. Werger, MD, to its medical staff and orthopedic surgery team.

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Morton Hospital Hosts Career Exploration Day with Local Students

April 2, 2019

Morton 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.

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Letter to the Editor: Celebrate Doctors Day on March 30

April 2, 2019

Over 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.

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Morton Hospital Celebrates 2018 Achievements

April 2, 2019

Morton Hospital celebrated a number of achievements in 2018 and has announced some key investments for the New Year.

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Morton Hospital Welcomes Two New Primary Care Doctors

January 14, 2019

Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group (SMG) are pleased to announce the addition of two new primary care providers, who are both trilingual and now accepting new patients in their Taunton offices.

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Morton Hospital Joins Innovative Effort to Solve America's Drug Shortage Crisis

January 14, 2019

Morton Hospital, a Steward family hospital, will be a part of Civica Rx, a new, innovative effort to ensure essential generic medications are available, affordable and accessible to all.

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Morton Hospital Welcomes Two New Primary Care Doctors

December 27, 2018

Morton Hospital and Steward Medical Group (SMG) are pleased to announce the addition of two new primary care providers, who are now accepting new patients in their Taunton offices.