Current News Releases
Lahey Clinic named only Boston-area hospital on list of lowest heart attack mortality in U.S.
Burlington, MA (August 26, 2008) – The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data on mortality rates for heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) by hospital, citing Lahey Clinic as having one of the best rates nationally. Lahey is the only Boston-area hospital to be named to the short list of nine hospitals that performed better than the national average.
Publication Date: 08/26/2008
Richard Nesto, MD, named chair, Division of Internal Medicine at Lahey Clinic
Burlington, MA (August 21, 2008)--Richard W. Nesto, MD, has been named chair of the Division of Internal Medicine at Lahey Clinic, effective August 1.
Publication Date: 08/21/2008
Lahey Clinic to sponsor arthroscopy and sports medicine educational session
Burlington, MA (August 11, 2008) -- Lahey Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery invites all to attend a free educational session, titled Keeping Joints in Motion: Advances in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Medical Center's East Lobby.
Publication Date: 08/11/2008
Lahey Clinic prostate study shows current cancer grading system flawed
Burlington, MA (July 31, 2008) -- Physicians from Lahey Clinic, in the August issue of European Urology, have published a significant research study that questions the accuracy of the time-honored prostate cancer grading system, known as the Gleason score, used both in presurgical biopsy and prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) specimens.
Publication Date: 07/31/2008
Cancer Center granted highest approval rating with distinction from American College of Surgeons
Burlington, MA (July, 30, 2008) -- The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted Lahey Clinic's Sophia Gordon Cancer Center a three-year approval with commendation, following a rigorous evaluation process and an on-site visit in April by its physician reviewer. Lahey Clinic met all 36 standards of the Approvals Program and, in fact, received commendations in the nine specially focused standards -- a rarity for most cancer programs.
Publication Date: 07/30/2008
Lahey Urology again named one of the best in America
Burlington, MA (July 14, 2008) – For the 11th consecutive year, Lahey Clinic was listed as one of the top hospitals in the nation for excellence in urology by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “America's Best Hospitals” guide released today. Of the thousands of medical centers in the nation, the magazine selected only 170 for distinction in any category.
Publication Date: 07/14/2008
Lahey clinic to go tobacco free on Independence Day
Burlington, MA (July 2, 2008) – To promote a healthier environment for patients, visitors and colleagues, Lahey Clinic will kick off a 100 percent tobacco-free policy on Independence Day, joining hundreds of hospitals in the nation that have eliminated tobacco use on their campuses. Starting July 4, use of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and pipe fill) will not be allowed on any Lahey Clinic property, both inside and outside, including entrances and walkways, leased buildings, and all parking facilities.
Publication Date: 07/02/2008
Tarun Kewalramani, MD, named director of hematologic malignancies
Burlington, MA (June 24, 2008)--Tarun Kewalramani, MD, has been named director of hematologic malignancies at Lahey Clinic. He is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as coordinating all research activities related to hematologic cancers.
Publication Date: 06/24/2008
Lahey Clinic is one of four centers to implant device that aids weight loss and controls diabetes
Burlington, MA (June 18, 2008)--Physicians at Lahey Clinic are investigating the safety and efficacy of a new medical device, the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner, that may mimic the effects of gastric bypass surgery--including weight loss and control of type 2 diabetes--before any surgery takes place. There are only three other centers in the U.S. participating in this trial.
Publication Date: 06/18/2008
Lahey Clinic physician warns of danger from popular teen activity
Burlington, MA (June 17, 2008) -- An increasingly popular activity among school-aged children and teens can cause traumatic eye injury. The activity involves twisting and crushing an empty water bottle, with the cap loosened, until the cap flies off because of increased pressure. The force behind the cap may cause severe injury if it hits someone in the eye.
Publication Date: 06/18/2008
Lelan Sillin, MD, Appointed to Lead Lahey's Simulation Lab
BURLINGTON, MA- Lahey Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Lelan F. Sillin, III, MD, MS (Ed), FACS, as the medical director for Professional Development and Simulation. Dr. Sillin brings to Lahey an extensive background in medical and surgical education. He will work with medical students, residents, fellows, attending physicians, nurses and allied health personnel at Lahey in developing procedural and clinical skills through the use of simulation.
Publication Date: 06/03/2008
Lahey Clinic Named a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers
BURLINGTON, MA--Lahey Clinic has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers (SM) by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Lahey's Sophia Gordon Cancer Center is among only four programs in the state to receive this distinction.
Publication Date: 03/19/2008
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