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A Lahey Clinic Wedding

By laheyclinic | Published: January 27, 2012

A truly special day today at Lahey Clinic where the Lahey radiation/oncology department hosted a wedding ceremony. Long-time Lahey patient and Bermuda resident Wendell Scraders wed Carol, his companion for the past 30 years. Wendell and his bride decided to say “I Do” at Lahey, because the radiation/oncology team has become their adopted family over the years.

We wish the lovely couple a long and happy life together!

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Win an “I Like Lahey” T-shirt!

By laheyclinic | Published: January 18, 2012

You like us… we like you… everyone is happy!

Truth is we like you  more because we give you stuff.  It makes us happy.

Okay, we’re in a weird mood… here’s the deal.

Just visit www.lahey.org and find videos of primary care doctors currently accepting new patients.

Name at least two of them in the comment thread on the official Lahey Clinic Facebook page and you’re automatically entered to win this nifty t-shirt.

What are you waiting for?

The contest ends this Friday (1/20/12) at 4:30pm.

Happy hunting!

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CYO of Boston Performs at Lahey Clinic

By laheyclinic | Published: January 16, 2012

Patients, visitors and colleagues were treated to an exceptional experience today at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. The Community Youth Orchestra of Boston put on a free performance in Lahey’s main lobby. The CYO is a string orchestra, conducted by artistic director Debra Thoresen, comprised of advanced level, high school musicians. The orchestra’s mission is to provide music through community service. The group often travels to hospitals, senior citizen centers and select residences to share their music.

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Learn more about the Community Youth Orchestras of Boston

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MLK, Jr Day Activities

By laheyclinic | Published: January 13, 2012

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday, and also marked by many as a Day of Service. Although most government offices are closed on Monday, Lahey Clinic is open for regular business hours.

If you’d like to commemorate the memory of MLK, there are some interesting activities happening in our area.

  • At Acton’s Discovery Museum, you and your kids can join in on a fun friendship bracelet making activity.
  • Winchester is planning a Day of Celebration which includes musical performances,  an art show by local children, and other fun family focused events. These festivities take place at Metcalf Hall.
  • In honor of MLK Day, admission fees will be waived on Monday at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Visitors can enjoy complimentary admission to the MFA’s galleries, family activities, films and performances.
  • And in Rockport, the Unitarian Universalist Church will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Day March for Peace at 10:00 am.

No matter how you spend the day Monday, we hope you are happy and healthy!

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FREE Lung Cancer CT Screenings at Lahey Clinic

By laheyclinic | Published: January 11, 2012

FACT:  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women worldwide

FACT:  There is no routine screening for lung cancer

FACT: Lahey Clinic is trying to change that

If you are between the ages of 50 and 74, currently a smoker (or have quit within the past 15 years) and have a history of smoking at least a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years, you may qualify for a free low-dose CT lung screening.

The screening is quick and painless and you do NOT have to be a Lahey patient to receive this free screening. However, your primary care doctor must order the test.

To learn more, please call 1-855-CT-CHEST between 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday through Friday to complete a screening questionnaire.

Thank you!

The Sophia Gordon Cancer Center at Lahey Clinic

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MRI Quench at Lahey Clinic [Video]

By laheyclinic | Published: January 3, 2012

Replacing and upgrading an MRI is no small task. See for yourself!

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This morning, Lahey Clinic quenched an older 1.5 MRI to make room for new, state-of-the-art 3T system at the Burlington facility. The scheduled quenching went off without a hitch.  Non toxic cold helium vapor was released into the air for approximately one minute… that’s the large cloud of white smoke you see in the video.

The new MRI unit should be available to patients within 12 weeks. As always, we strive to provide all Lahey patients with the best technology available.

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Lahey Doc Returns From Medical Relief Mission in Kenya

By laheyclinic | Published: December 20, 2011

Lahey Clinic physician Tom Bilodeau just returned home from his most recent medical relief trip to Kenya. His 10th over the years! We here at Lahey couldn’t be more proud and wanted to share with you some fantastic photos and facts from his trip.

Dr. Bilodeau proud to be part of the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee team, which consisted of a group of 11… including four doctors, two nurses, two medical students and three non-medical workers.

The team saw up to 500 patients per day treating a wide variety of illnesses. All patients with chronic conditions were given a full year’s worth of medicine others were referred to specialists in nearby facilities.

Below are a few photos from the mission.

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Blood Drive at Lahey Clinic: December 23, 2011

By laheyclinic | Published: December 15, 2011

Blood Drive at Lahey Clinic on 12.23.11

The holidays are fast approaching and everyone is incredibly busy, but today we ask you to stop and consider giving the most important gift of all this holiday season… the gift of life.

Please join us on Friday, December 23 at Lahey Burlington for an American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Blood donations are especially vital this time of year. This Monday, Lahey patients received 171 blood products.

All donors will receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert at Chili’s Grill & Bar as well as a commemorative Boston Bruins/American Red Cross t-shirt.

To make an appointment, call the Blood Bank at 781-744-8053.

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Lahey Clinic Cancer Care Conference = Success

By laheyclinic | Published: November 2, 2011

Dr. Susan Love

On Friday, October 21,2011 Lahey Clinic’s Sophia Gordon Cancer Center sponsored “The Promising Future of Cancer Care” at the Boston Marriott Burlington. We are pleased to say the event was an overwhelming success. The conference attracted more than 350 appreciative members of the public, who spent the afternoon enthusiastically diving into sessions on advances in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Several noted Lahey Clinic physicians had the pleasure of presenting to highly captivated audiences who gained insight on cutting edge treatments for lung, colorectal, prostate, head and neck, and breast cancer, as well as breast radiotherapy. The conference kicked-off with opening remarks by Lahey Clinic CEO, Dr. Howard Grant and closed with a powerful keynote address by renowned breast cancer researcher Dr. Susan Love, president of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.

Following the conference, a line of eager people waited for the opportunity to personally greet Dr. Love, as well as some of the Lahey physicians who presented throughout the day.

We thank those who participated and those who attended helping to make this event a great success.

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Hey Smokers, You CAN Change Your Life this November

By laheyclinic | Published: October 28, 2011

FREE Freedom From Smoking Program

Lahey Clinic invites you to participate in the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking program… and it won’t cost you a dime!

In honor of The Great American Smokeout on November 17, 2011, we invite you to participate in this free program which will help you overcome your tobacco addiction.

Each session features:

  • Small group setting
  • Fun, interactive learning environment
  • Free workbook and other informative materials

We’ll cover these important topics:

  • Medicines that can help you stop smoking
  • Lifestyle changes that make quitting easier
  • Managing stress
  • Avoiding weight gain
  • Developing a new self image

Join us in either PEABODY…

  • Where: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Peabody
  • When:  Friday, November 4 at 12pm
  • Meeting Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room – One Essex Drive, Peabody

or BURLINGTON…

  • Where: Lahey Clinic Training Center, Burlington
  • When: Monday, November 7 at 6pm
  • Meeting Location: 25 Mall Road, 3rd Floor, Human Resources Training Room

For more information or to register, call 781-744-QUIT (7848)



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