Disaster Drill at Lahey Clinic Burlington

Disaster Drill at Lahey Clinic Burlington, a set on Flickr.

Lahey Clinic Colleagues Celebrate 30 Years of Service

On December 1st, 2010 Lahey Clinic will mark an exciting milestone, the hospital will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary in Burlington, MA. Prior to moving to Burlington, Lahey Clinic was located in Boston’s Kenmore Square.

Today, colleagues who have worked at the clinic since it opened its doors 30 years ago gathered for a fun, festive (and fast) photo opportunity!

A big thank you to all our cherished colleague, who’ve been in Burlington since the very beginning!

Need Help Kicking The Habit?

Thursday, November 18^th is The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. Lahey Clinic is proud to partner with the ACS for this great, annual event.

If you’re a smoker or tobacco user, The Great American Smokeout is designed to encourage you to quit smoking for just 24 hours, which then can serve as great inspiration to kick the habit for good.

If you’re considering quitting, let The American Cancer Society and Lahey Clinic help. Nurse Practitioner Eleana Conway runs Lahey’s Freedom from Smoking program and can help you on your journey to a healthier life. For more information about the program, please visit our website at www.lahey.org/smokingcessation or call our Quit Line at 781-744-QUIT.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.

You can do it.

Let Lahey Clinic help.

Special Pricing from Lahey Clinic’s Cosmetic Surgery Dept.

Product Special

Obagi-C Rx System

Vitamin C is the only topical antioxidant proven to stimulate collagen synthe sis and protect your skin by minimizing future skin cell damage. 

For a limited time, receive 15% off any Obagi-C Rx system products.

New Treatment

Pumpkin Peel

The pumpkin peel treatment has simultaneous actions: it exfoliates and draws impurities out of the skin while introducing vitamins, enzymes and nutrients into the skin. It is a great treatment for smoothing the skin, as the naturally occurring salicylic acid and enzymes in pumpkin remove the dead surface cells that cause rough texture. The skin will have a healthy glow after treatment.  It’s an ideal peel prior to a special event.   $75.00

For a limited time receive 20% off the Pumpkin Peel

Treatment Special

Botox

Treat yourself to younger, smoother skin with Botox Cosmetic. When administered by an experience physician, you can smile, frown, and look surprised without those lines between your brows.

For a limited time, receive 20% off Botox

All special offers expire 12/31/10

Call today to make an appointment or to learn more:

1-877-867-0707

www.lahey.org/cosmetics



Lahey Clinic Primary Care Docs Accepting New Patients

Looking for a new primary care doc? Can’t find one that will accept new patients? You’re not alone. According to a new survey by Massachusetts Medical Society,  more than half of family primary care practices aren’t currently accepting new patients.

Lahey Clinic can help.

We have a team of excellent primary care doctors who have immediate openings for new patients.  Feel free to check out their video introductions at www.lahey.org/MeetYourPCP. Once you find a doctor you like, just call 781-744-3821 to make an appointment. Now that was easy.  (Sorry Staples!)

For more information on the doctor shortage in Massachusetts, check out this article from today’s Boston Globe -  Survey: Mass. doctors still in short supply – Boston.com.

New Cardiac Support Group at Lahey Clinic

If you or someone you love has recently suffered a heart attack or other cardiac event, support can make all the difference in your recovery.

Starting today, a new cardiac support group is starting at Lahey clinic. The group is free and open to anyone who thinks they would benefit. You don’t have to be a Lahey patient to attend.

The group will be led by Jennifer Vanderlinden, and will provide peer-to-peer support as well as useful information regarding nutrition, cardiology and physical therapy.

Support Group Details:

• What:  New Cardiac Support Group
• When:  Monday, October 18, 2010 – 5pm-6pm
• Where:  Lahey Clinic, Burlington – 4 West Conference Room
• For more information call Lahey Clinic Cardiac Rehab at 781-744-2460

New Heart & Vascular Patient Waiting Area Now Open at Lahey

The Landsman Heart & Vascular Center at Lahey Clinic was officially dedicated on Thursday, October 14, 2010 and now patients are enjoying a brand new, state-of-the-art waiting and reception area.

 

Dr. D'Agostino and Dr. Nesto officially open the Landsman Heart & Vascular reception area

 

As Dr. Richard Nesto explains, the space is a “comfort zone” for cardiac patients:

The Landsman Heart & Vascular Center at Lahey combines the expertise of multiple disciplines -Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery- to provide a full range of advanced services for patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system

Lahey Clinic Re-launches Website: www.lahey.org

It’s been a long journey.

It started with listening, then moved on to building, designing, tweaking, listening some more, changing, testing, and finally approving.

Today, Lahey Clinic is thrilled to unveil it’s new and (vastly) improved website, www.Lahey.org.

Among the major features and enhancements you’ll see on the new site are a totally redesigned look & feel aimed at simplifying the overall site experience, real patient stories highlighting Lahey’s multidisciplinary approach, a first-class “Find a Doctor” tool promoting Lahey’s medical staff, and the integration Lahey Clinic’s social media pages including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and our corporate blog, www.laheyblog.com.

We have heard your requests for a “patient portal” allowing you to make, change, and/or cancel appointments online. You’ve also told us that you want to be able to contact your doctors office with questions, fill prescriptions, or get advice via the website. Although those tools are not currently part of this redesign, they are in the plan for a future enhancement. We’ll keep you posted on the progress on that front.

We hope you take a moment to check out the new www.Lahey.org and let us know what you think. Your thoughts, opinions and suggestions make us better! Thank you!

Seasonal Flu Basics 2010-2011

Lahey Clinic’s Dr. Robert Duncan explains why everyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot this season.

 

Lahey Clinic is offering Seasonal Flu Clinics in Burlington and Peabody. Please make an appointment to get your shot on one of the following dates:

October 27, 28, 29
November 3, 4, 5, 11, 12
7 am to 3 pm

To participate in the flu clinic, you must be an established Lahey Clinic patient. Parking will be validated for patients coming to the Burlington location. (Parking is free in Peabody.)

In Burlington: The Flu Vaccine Clinic will be held in the East Lobby, Lahey Clinic Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 781-744-8000.

In Peabody: The Flu Vaccine Clinic will be held in the Department of General Internal Medicine, located on the 3d floor of the North wing. To make an appointment, call 978-538-4300.

Tips to Avoid the Flu:

• Practice cough etiquette. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissues in the trash after use.
• Wash your hands. Clean your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol based hand rub. Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay home. If you get sick, stay home from work or school.

Related Links

Flu Facts (CDC)

“Stop, Shop & Learn” in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Grab your mom, your sisters, and your girlfriends, and join us at The Northshore Mall in Peabody to “Shop, Stop and Learn.”

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lahey Clinic North Shore is hosting a unique Breast Health Open House event in the JC Penny court at the Northshore Mall.

It’s happening on Thursday, October 14th,  4pm – 8pm

Members of Lahey’s Breast Center will be on hand to:

• Conduct a personal risk assessment
• Show you how to do a proper self breast exam
• Answer any questions you have about breast health
• And, there will be lots of great give-away’s!

So mark your calendars now… we hope to see you on October 14 at The Northshore Mall!