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HEALTH CARE AtlantiCare Medical Center, Inc. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the Medical Center offers health care at... Union Hospital Services offered at this 168 bed facility include: 24-hour emergency room, day surgery services, Diagnostic Rehabilitation Center, Diabetes Management Center, CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Comprehensive cancer treatment services, ICU/CCU unit, a state-of-the-art Radiology Department, a 24 bed Transitional Care Unit, and the Rosemary Costin Center for Women's Wellness which offers mammography testing, bone densitometry evaluation, a breast consultation clinic and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and therapeutic massage. Unique programs available to cardiac and cancer patients are the Healing Your Heart and Healing With Hope programs. These programs utilize alternative healing techniques such as meditation and guided imagery to complement traditional medical treatment. Community health programs and screenings are offered on a regular basis. Major HMO affiliations include Tufts, HMO Blue, Bay State, Harvard Community Health Plan, and Pilgrim Health Care. Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Founded in 1893, the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital is a general, acute care, non-profit community hospital. Governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees, the hospital has committed itself to the highest standards of patient care and service excellence. It offers a complete range of services, including 24 hour emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, cancer care/oncology, and both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. MWH, which is fully accredited, also offers an array of diagnostic services including mammography, CT Scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cardiac catheterization. In addition, MWH has an extensive home health care network in the region. There are nearly 40 health insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMO's) that have active affiliations with the hospital, such as Tufts Health Plans, U.S. Healthcare, HMO Blue, Blue Care 65, Admar, Aetna-Managed Choice, CIGNA Health Care, Prudential Health Care and the state's Hancock Plan. To purchase a plan, click here to process your health care services payment. As of Oct. 1, 1997 Melrose-Wakefield Hospital has become a member of the Hallmark Health System, along with the Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, The Malden Hospital and the Whidden Memorial Hospital of Everett. NURSING CARE CENTERS Hammersmith House Nursing Care Center is located on 73 Chestnut Street. The facility has an Alzheimer Specialty Care unit, on staff Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists and skilled nursing care. They also provide full therapeutic recreational programs, social services and counseling. Family support groups along with hairdressing/ barber services, on site Dietician-directed menus. (781)233-8123 Harborside Healthcare-Northshore is located on 266 Lincoln Ave. It is a Medicare certified skilled nursing facility providing short term, long term and respite care. Harborside Healthcare- North provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in an attractive environment surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. The dedicated and compassionate staff provides excellent medical care, creative activities and a fine dining program which allows each resident to function at their maximum level. (781)233-6830. All Care Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lynn Providing quality home health care for more than 80 years, this non-profit, certified home health agency's 24-hour services include skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, respiratory therapies and home health aide/homemaker services. Call (781) 598-2454 or direct referral line, (781)598-7066. |
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