Westerly Hospital Physicians Voted “Top Docs” in Rhode Island

Posted on May 20th, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News, Uncategorized

Two Westerly Hospital physicians have been voted on by their peers as “Top Docs” in their specialty areas in Rhode Island, according to results of a recent survey done by Rhode Island Monthly magazine.  These physicians are Adrian Hamburger, MD, Pain Management, and Thomas V. Lanna, MD, FACC, Cardiology.  Each..
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Free Program Offered on Alternative Medicine

Posted on May 1st, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

As part of its Healthy for Life community education series, The Westerly Hospital is sponsoring a free two-part discussion on “Topics in Alternative Medicine” presented by two members of The Westerly Hospital’s medical staff.  The program will be held on May 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Westerly Hospital’s Henry..
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Five-Week Diabetes Education Program Begins in May

Posted on April 25th, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

The Westerly Hospital will be offering a comprehensive, five-week course beginning in May to help patients gain practical knowledge and skills needed to manage diabetes successfully.  The course will be conducted by a multidisciplinary team of dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists of The Westerly Hospital who are all Certified Diabetes Outpatient..
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Completion of Acquisition by L+M Hospital Expected in Early June

Posted on April 29th, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

Although Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has come far in the application and acquisition process, until closing is final, L+M will continue to work with the Special Master to prepare for a smooth transition of control of The Westerly Hospital on June 1.  At that time, L+M will be ready to support..
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Mystic Medical Center Outpatient Laboratory Services

Posted on April 22nd, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2013, The Westerly Hospital will no longer offer outpatient laboratory services at the Mystic Medical Center located at 23 Clara Drive in Mystic, CT.  Outpatient laboratory services will continue to be offered at the following locations:  main Westerly Hospital laboratory at 25 Wells Street; the Morgan..
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Skin Cancer: Are YOU at Risk?: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Posted on April 10th, 2013 · Posted in News

Join Tara Whelan, DO, the area’s newest dermatologist, as she presents an informative discussion of skin cancer on April 23, 2013, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Westerly Hospital Nardone Conference Center.

Westerly Hospital Receives ISO-9001:2008 Quality System Certification!

Posted on March 22nd, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

The Westerly Hospital is the first hospital in New England and among only 26 in the country to receive rigorous ISO 9001:2008 certification from accreditation agency DNV.

Tara Whelan, DO, Dermatology, Joins Staff

Posted on February 22nd, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

Tara Whelan, DO, Dermatologist, has joined The Westerly Hospital medical staff. Dr. Whelan’s office is currently located at 3769 Old Post Road in Charlestown, RI.

StrongWomen Program: Spaces Still Available

Posted on March 7th, 2013 · Posted in News

Are you a woman over the age of 50 and looking for a safe, supervised exercise program to increase your strength, help prevent osteoporosis, and just make you feel better? StrongWomen may be for you! Limited space available for classes starting next week!

Mind-Body Technique Reduces Stress, Helps with Surgery

Posted on February 21st, 2013 · Posted in Front Page News, News

A program available at The Westerly Hospital has been clinically proven to promote healing, help patients use less pain medications, and reduce anxiety in everyday living.