Physician-Led Steward Health Care, Nation’s Largest Accountable Care Organization, Achieves CMS’ 100% Quality Ranking
September 24, 2021Amid COVID-19 Headwinds, Steward Generated Millions in Shared Savings for Medicare CMS Awards Steward Second Largest Medicare Savings Payment in Nation DALLAS--Steward Health Care, through its subsidiary Steward National Care Network, ranked first in membership, tied for first in quality, and earned the second highest shared savings payout out of 513 participants in the Center for Medicare and Med...
Steward Health Care Names Marisela Marrero, M.D., Regional President for South Florida
September 14, 2021In her concurrent role as President of Hialeah Hospital, Dr. Marrero will now oversee Steward’s five newly acquired South Florida hospitals Miami, FL – Steward Health Care today announced Marisela Marrero, M.D., will become Steward’s first Regional President for the South Florida Region. Dr. Marrero will oversee the five hospitals Steward acquired from Tenet Healthcare Corporation last month, in...
Never Forget: Paying Tribute to 9/11 First Responders Through Health and Wellness
September 13, 2021A reflection on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and how one physician has dedicated his career to helping first responders
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center’s Bone and Joint Center Welcomes New Physicians, Expanded Offerings for Patients
September 9, 2021St. Elizabeth’s orthopedics service offers robust expertise to treat orthopedic and sports injuries
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Nephrologist Ruth Schulman, M.D.
August 30, 2021Brighton, MA – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome Nephrologist Ruth Schulman, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Schulman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Schulman specializes in all areas of nephrology, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, glomerular disease, and dialysis. “...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Urologist Timothy Brown, M.D., PhD
August 2, 2021Brighton, MA – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome Urologist Timothy Brown, M.D., PhD, to the medical staff. Dr. Brown is board certified by the American Board of Urology and specializes in all areas of urology, including: general adult urology; benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); kidney stone disease; vasectomies; and prostate, kidney, bladder, penile and testicular c...
Steward Health Care Completes Acquisition of Five South Florida Hospitals Bringing Physician-Led Care To More Communities In The Region - En Español A Continuación
August 2, 2021Innovator in coordinated, compassionate care, Steward is ready to tackle COVID-19 surge and bring high-quality healthcare to the many diverse communities in South Florida DALLAS, TX (August 2, 2021) – Today, Steward Health Care System, LLC (Steward) successfully completed the acquisition of five hospitals in South Florida from Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) including North Shore Medical ...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Unveils Mural Honoring Health Care Heroes
July 27, 2021The mural, created in partnership with Brighton Main Streets, features current hospital employees
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine Celebrate New Affiliation
July 13, 2021Boston University School of Medicine will Help Expand Medical Education Programs and Research Opportunities at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Steward Health Care Appoints Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to Board of Directors
July 12, 2021DALLAS, TX -- Steward Health Care today announced the appointment of Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to its Board of Directors. A member of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Steward’s Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts since 2005. A native of Kerala, India, Sr. Vimala received a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Bhopal School of Sci...
Steward Health Care To Acquire Five Hospitals In The Miami-Dade/Southern Broward Area From Tenet Healthcare
June 16, 2021Acquisition of Tenet hospitals and hospital-affiliated operations will bring greater access to high-quality care in South Florida DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) – Today, Steward Health Care System, LLC (Steward) and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement regarding the acquisition by Steward of Tenet’s five hospitals and related hospital operat...
Local Nonprofit, Founded by Former Patients, Donates to NICU Families at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
June 15, 2021According to the World Health Organization, about 15 million babies are born premature each year, and preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under 5-years-old. Fortunately, that was not the outcome for twins Sagar and Sahil Koul, who were born three months premature at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. While the first few months of their lives were an uphill battle,...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Recognized for Higher Quality in Bariatric Surgery
June 7, 2021St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based ...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Physician Assistant Takes on “American Ninja Warrior”
June 1, 2021Dr. Hart is currently ranked as one of the top 5 adult female ninjas in the country
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Endocrinologist Devina Willard, M.D.
June 1, 2021Brighton, MA – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome Endocrinologist Devina Willard, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Willard is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Willard specializes in all areas of endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other conditions related to hormone imbalanc...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Addiction Medicine Specialist Alex Varghese, MD
May 20, 2021St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Addiction Medicine Specialist Alex Varghese, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Varghese’s expert care focuses on treating patients enrolled in St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program (SECAP), where he will continue his passion for prevention and treatment of substance use disorders from the perspectiv...
HED Completes New Med/Surg Unit at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
May 13, 2021National architecture and engineering firm HED is pleased to announce the opening of a new medical surgical telemetry unit (med/surg) at the St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, A Boston University Teaching Hospital, is an award-winning medical center home to the highest-rated physicians in the Boston metro with specialties ranging from cardiac...
Nurses Deliver Exceptional Care to Help Type 1 Diabetes Patient on Her Journey of Motherhood During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 10, 2021When Endocrinology nurse Bryan Hernandez, BSN, RN, saw baby James safely delivered and in his mother’s arms on January 20 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, his first thought was “Mission Accomplished.” The birth of James was the cherished moment his mother, Judit Balbi Lopez, a Type 1 diabetic, had yearned for, and the culmination of a pregnancy journey with her care team who, through the wonders...
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Becomes a Boston University Teaching Hospital
May 3, 2021The affiliation will bring more medical training and research opportunities to the Boston hospital