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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.

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Breast Health Dinner Talk at Morton Hospital on October 25th

October 11, 2018

Morton Hospital will host a special dinner and panel discussion titled “Updates in Breast Health: An Evening with the Morton Hospital Breast Care Team,” on Thursday, October 25th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm in the hospital’s Margaret Stone Conference Room.

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Monthly Weight Loss Surgery Info Sessions and Support Groups at Morton Hospital

October 11, 2018

On a bi-monthly basis, Morton Hospital now offers support programs with information specific to life before and after weight loss surgery.

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Morton Hospital Welcomes New Doctors

October 11, 2018

Morton Hospital is happy to announce the addition of Dr. Nicole Pecquex, bariatric weight loss surgeon, Dr. Daniel Levin, pain management specialist, and Dr. Cristina Cellurale, medical oncologist, to the greater Taunton community.

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Morton Hospital Celebrates Compassionate Caregiver Awards

May 24, 2018

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.

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Letter to the Editor: Morton Hospital Celebrates EMS Providers

May 24, 2018

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.

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Brewster Ambulance Team Members Win "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award

May 24, 2018

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.

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Morton Hospital Earns ACR Lung Screening Center Designation

April 18, 2018

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.

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Steward Health Care to Host 2nd Annual "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards

April 18, 2018

To nominate an EMS provider in your community for an "EMS Stewards of the Community" Award, go to http://info.steward.org/emsaward2018.html

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Morton Hospital Welcomes New Chief of Emergency Services

April 18, 2018

Morton Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dr. Emilio S. Belaval as the hospital's new Chief of Emergency Services.

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Letter to the Editor: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

April 18, 2018

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.

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Public Notice re: Temporary Diversion of Labor & Delivery Patients

October 30, 2017

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 ...

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Morton Hospital Welcomes Two New General Surgeons

July 28, 2017

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 ...

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Morton Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon to Taunton

July 28, 2017

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...

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Brewster Ambulance EMS Providers Win Inaugural "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards

July 28, 2017

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...

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Welcome Irma Rasmussen, MD, Primary Care Specialist

July 28, 2017

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 ...

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Morton Hospital Center for Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Wound Care

March 17, 2017

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 excepti...