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05/06/2008

Hallmark Health named ‘Best Place to Work’ by Boston Business Journal Hallmark Health System is pleased to announce that the organization has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” list for the fifth year in a row.

05/05/2008

Hallmark Health RN recognized by Zonta Club Hallmark Health System is pleased to announce that one of its dedicated nurses was recently honored by the Zonta Club of Malden as a “Woman Making a Difference.”

05/05/2008

Hallmark Health celebrates Nurses’ and Hospital Week Hallmark Health System will celebrate the hard-working and dedicated nurses and staff that help make the organization a success during Nurses’ and Hospitals Week, May 4-12.

04/22/2008

Hallmark Health offers classes for expectant parents No one can predict when you will go into labor but Hallmark Health System can help you prepare. Whether you are having your first or your fifth baby, you can benefit from attending pre-and post-natal education classes offered by Hallmark Health Community Health Education.

04/18/2008

Hallmark Health creates Palliative Care Team Hallmark Health System is pleased to offer its physicians, patients and their families a greater level of support through the newly formed Palliative Care Team.

04/14/2008

Adamo named Hallmark Health’s March employee of the month Hallmark Health System recently named Virginia Adamo, RN as employee of the month for March. Each month, Hallmark Health recognizes employees, who have been nominated by their co-workers for the honor, for displaying the values of service excellence throughout the health system.

04/11/2008

Hallmark Health welcomes Tapasya Srivastava, M.D., MPH Hallmark Health System recently announced that Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, M.D., MPH has joined Family Medical Associates at 101 Main St. in Medford, where she will take over Dr. Louis Giorgio’s internal medicine practice.

04/08/2008

Hallmark Health President & CEO Michael V. Sack recognized as ‘Grassroots Champion’ The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Massachusetts Hospital Association today honored Michael V. Sack, President and CEO of Hallmark Health System with the Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2008 Grassroots Champion, Sack is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of Hallmark Health’s mission.

04/04/2008

Hallmark Health welcomes new corporators Hallmark Health System recently announced the election of six new members to the corporation.

03/28/2008

Cardiac & Endovascular Center receives generous donations Hallmark Health recently announced that the Cardiac & Endovascular Center in Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose has received more than $45,000 in donations from hospital patrons, patients and businesses.

03/28/2008

Hallmark Health awarded $100,000 grant Hallmark Health System recently announced the award of a $100,000 grant from through the Commonwealth Corporation.

03/26/2008

Hallmark Health names Founders’ Award recipient at annual meeting Hallmark Health announces that Kathryn McCarthy, PhD, was recently awarded the Founders’ Award at the system’s Annual Meeting. McCarthy was presented with the award by Robert S. Cummings, chairman of the Board of Trustees. This is a special award recognizing the dedication and commitment of those community leaders who merged four hospital organizations into a regional health care giant and founded Hallmark Health System 10 years ago.

03/25/2008

Hallmark Health System Welcomes Vice President of Fund Development Hallmark Health System announces the appointment of Richard V. Price Jr., CFRE, as the System Vice President of Fund Development. Price has more than 25 years in health care philanthropy, having successfully raised money and designed fundraising strategies and campaigns for local and national not-for-profit organizations. His involvement includes membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Health Care Philanthropy and the New England Direct Marketing Association.

02/20/2008

Hallmark Health Offers Diabetic Support Groups Hallmark Health is offering free Diabetic Support Groups at three locations to give diabetics in the community an opportunity to share their personal experiences, ideas and concerns with others. The support groups, a community benefit of Hallmark Health, will be run by Hallmark Health Diabetes Nurse Educators and will feature Hallmark Health medical professional guest speakers including cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists and podiatrists, as well as representatives from nutrition and the pharmacy.

02/15/2008

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Launches New Volunteer Program Hallmark Health’s Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA has announced the launch of a new volunteer escort program. The volunteer escorts will be stationed in the main lobby of the hospital and ready to help hospital patients and visitors navigate their way through the facility.

01/25/2008

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vaccine Clinic Serves Community Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vaccine Clinic has provided vaccinations for the entire family for over 25 years. As part of Hallmark Health, the clinic has noted recent annual growth between 20-30% in people getting their vaccinations, which are available for travelers and non-travelers alike.

01/23/2008

Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program Recipient of Million Dollar Scholarship Fund Hallmark Health’s Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program announces the establishment of the Regina Petterson Wennerstrom Scholarship Fund. The fund, totaling $1,397,000, will enable qualified Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program students to apply for and receive a scholarship to help pay for their nursing education, and its graduates to receive a scholarship to continue their nursing education at Regis College.

01/10/2008

Hallmark Health to Hold Second Annual Red Dress Day Hallmark Health announces the second annual Red Dress Day Women and Heart Disease Seminar will be held on Saturday, February 2, at the Malden YMCA at 99 Dartmouth Street. This free community event will take place from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm and is sponsored by Hallmark Health System, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, Malden YMCA and Healthy Malden, Inc.

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