Steward Health Care to Host 2nd Annual "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards
April 18, 2018To nominate an EMS provider in your community for an "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award, go to http://info.steward.org/emsaward2018.html
Morton Hospital Welcomes New Chief of Emergency Services
April 18, 2018Morton Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dr. Emilio S. Belaval as the hospital's new Chief of Emergency Services.
Letter to the Editor: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
April 18, 2018All 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 re: Temporary Diversion of Labor & Delivery Patients
October 30, 2017Public 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 ...
Morton Hospital Welcomes Two New General Surgeons
July 28, 2017Morton 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 Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon to Taunton
July 28, 2017Morton 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...
Brewster Ambulance EMS Providers Win Inaugural "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards
July 28, 2017In 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...
Welcome Irma Rasmussen, MD, Primary Care Specialist
July 28, 2017Morton 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...
Morton Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
July 28, 2017Morton 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...
Morton Hospital Center for Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Wound Care
March 17, 2017The 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 ...
Morton Hospital Welcomes New General Surgeon
February 13, 2017Morton 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.
Morton Hospital to Provide Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Trucchi's
January 31, 2017In 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.
Morton Hospital Physicians Named to "Top Doctors" List
January 31, 2017Three 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.
Morton Hospital to Host Career Fair on January 19th
January 11, 2017Morton 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 Awarded Community Value Five-Star Designation
January 3, 2017Morton 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 Selected for Innovative MassHealth Accountable Care Pilot Program
January 3, 2017Steward 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.
Morton Hospital to Host Fall Speaker Series
October 12, 2016Morton Hospital providers and specialists will offer a series of community health and wellness talks beginning Wednesday, October 26th. The talks will be held at Steward Medical Group Internal Medicine Health Associates, located at 100 Industrial Park Rd. in Taunton. The series is free and open to the community, and will include complimentary snacks and refreshments. To register for any of the a...
Morton Hospital and TACC to Host Health and Wellness Fair on September 23rd
September 12, 2016Morton Hospital and the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will partner to host the “Greater Taunton Health and Wellness Fair” on Friday, September 23rd. The free, family-friendly event will run from 3 pm – 7 pm at the ForeKicks indoor and outdoor sports complex, located at 223 Fremont St. in Taunton.
Morton Hospital to Host Career Fair July 13 and 14
July 7, 2016Morton Hospital will host a Career Fair Open House event on Wednesday, July 13 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Thursday, July 14 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Morton Hospital Bans State Behavioral Health Subcontractor from Emergency Department
May 12, 2016Morton Hospital has issued the following public statement from hospital spokesperson Michele Fasano: “Effective today, Morton Hospital has banned the state selected sub-contractor Norton Emergency Services AKA Taunton/Attleboro Emergency Services (NES/TAES) from evaluating or recommending treatment for any patient at Morton Hospital.