
Okeanis Vaou, MD, Selected for ‘Women Leading in Neurology’ Leadership Program
December 21, 2020The St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center neurologist was one of ten participants nationwide designated for the distinguished program

James Terwilliger Joins St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center as President
December 15, 2020Terwilliger brings over 25 years of robust health care leadership experience to SEMC

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Gastroenterologist Aurada Cholapranee, MD
November 30, 2020Brighton, MA – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Gastroenterologist Aurada Cholapranee, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Cholapranee is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in gastroenterology. She provides care to patients with a wide range of digestive diseases, with a focus on motility disorders, inflammatory bowel diseas...

Acute Care Hospital Phase 3 Reopen Attestation
November 24, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist Melanie Pogach, MD
November 23, 2020Brighton, MA – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist Melanie Pogach, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Pogach is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Pogach’s expert care focuses on sleep disturbances, re...

New Intensive Care Unit Opens at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
October 30, 2020State-of-the-art 10-bed unit bolsters hospital’s capacity for critical care

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Among Nation's Best in Cardiac Surgery
October 20, 2020St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals nationally in Cardiac Surgery by Healthgrades

Steward Health Care Encourages Communities to Help Protect Against Seasonal Influenza by Getting a Flu Shot
October 1, 2020During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, protecting yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu will be more important than ever. With the health and safety of our communities as our top priority, Steward Health Care is encouraging all residents who are eligible to receive a flu vaccination this fall. “Given the uncertainty of COVID-19 this fall, we want to encourage our communities to take ...

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Resuming Elective Surgeries and Steward Medical Group Practices Welcoming Patients for In-Office and Telehealth visits
July 13, 2020St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Steward Family hospital, has resumed offering elective health care procedures previously delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Acute Care Hospital Phase 2 Reopen Attestation: June 8th, 2020
June 8, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 2 Reopen Attestation. Click here for more information on the Commonwealth’s Phase 2 reopening plan. Learn more about reopening Massachusetts here....

Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation: May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Steward Health Care has filed an Acute Care Hospital Phase 1 Reopen Attestation.

Steward Medical Group Now Offering COVID-19 Virus Antibody Testing
May 20, 2020Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...

Steward’s St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Carney Hospital seeking donors for COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Therapy
April 28, 2020Experimental treatment offers hope to patients and staff

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Launches “Shine on Health Care Heroes” Campaign
April 22, 2020St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Asks Local Businesses, Patients and Residents to Join in Hanging Lights at Home to Brighten Workers’ Spirits

Steward Medical Group Launches Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Patients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office

Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 26, 2020Steward 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 inter...

Steward Health Care’s St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Completes Simultaneous First in New England Procedure with New Leadless Pacemaker Technology
March 5, 2020Tiny, battery-powered “world’s smallest pacemaker” aids patients whose hearts beat too slowly

Steward and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Open New Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center
February 25, 2020Facility Named in Memory of former Cardiology Chief Bernard D. Kosowsky, MD

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Implants 100th Successful Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
December 11, 2019John “Jack” Wylie, MD, the Director of Electrophysiology for Steward Health Care, and his team performed the 100th implant on December 10, 2019.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Welcomes Colorectal Surgeon Deborah R. Schnipper, MD
November 5, 2019St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently announced the addition of Colorectal Surgeon Deborah R. Schnipper, MD, to the medical staff.