What's New at Saint Anne's

Area students named recipients of Saint Anne’s Hospital scholarships

Publication Date: 8/23/2010

Saint Anne’s Hospital awards $9,500 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education in health care
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Friends of Saint Anne’s Hospital to present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat”

Publication Date: 8/23/2010

Broadway production featuring regional talent to support Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care
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Saint Anne’s Hospital presents “His and Hers Night”

Publication Date: 8/20/2010

A special evenings of prostate cancer screening for men and “Chocolate and Roses” mammography event (and more) for women
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Saint Anne’s Hospital welcomes Dana-Farber medical oncologist Ellen Scepansky, MD

Publication Date: 7/27/2010

Dana-Farber physician brings comprehensive background in engineering, science and medicine to new role at Saint Anne's Hospital
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Robert A. Salk, DO, FACOG, and Brenda N. Roy, PhD, MD, FRCSC, join Caritas Physician Network/ Gynecologists of Fall River

Publication Date: 7/19/2010

Physicians’ new affiliation with Saint Anne’s Hospital offers patients high-quality gynecology care in a community setting
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Caritas Hospice and Palliative Care offers bereavement support

Publication Date: 7/16/2010

New four-week series is designed to help those who have lost a loved one
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Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Center for Behavioral Medicine offers free in-home mental health evaluations for adults age 60+

Publication Date: 6/17/2010

In-home mental health evaluations help older adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, thought disorder, or dementia
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Saint Anne’s Hospital introduces weight management program for pre-teens, adolescents and their families

Publication Date: 6/16/2010

Program to help families manage nutrition in and outside the home, exercise, and goal-setting
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Congregational Health Ministry/Parish Nursing Program of Saint Anne’s Hospital offers Parish Nurse Basic Prep Educational Program

Publication Date: 6/15/2010

Program is open to registered nurses of all faith communities throughout southeastern New England
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Saint Anne’s Hospital presents $50,000 charitable donation to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County

Publication Date: 3/5/2010

Support from SAH and Caritas Christi will ensure continuation of needed services to young victims of sexual abuse
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Vascular Center offers advanced treatment for DVT

Publication Date: 3/5/2010

March is National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month
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Saint Anne’s Hospital offers nursing and healthcare scholarships

Publication Date: 2/12/2010

Scholarship applications now available for area students pursuing careers in nursing and other healthcare fields
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Area residents benefit from comprehensive vascular screenings

Publication Date: 2/5/2010

Free screenings provided by PrimaCARE Center for Vascular Diseases in conjunction with Saint Anne’s Hospital Vascular Center yield results
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Saint Anne’s Hospital announces new annual giving manager

Publication Date: 1/15/2010

Denise Marques, of Fall River, assumes key development role
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Caritas Christi names two executives to new positions

Publication Date: 1/6/2010

Craig A. Jesiolowski succeeds Joseph E. Ciccolo, Jr., as SAH President; Ciccolo named Caritas Christi Senior VP for Support and Allied Healthcare Services
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Noted cancer expert to address Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care’s “Common Ground” series

Publication Date: 1/4/2010

Anthony D’Amico, MD, PhD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Saint Anne’s Hospital, to discuss “Emerging Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer” with patients and families
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Four-part community education series to focus on issues experienced by older adults

Publication Date: 12/30/2009

Free programs sponsored by Saint Anne’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program, Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center and Somerset Ridge Center
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Vascular Center to offer free vascular screenings

Publication Date: 12/22/2009

Simple tests by vascular experts can help detect the presence or risk of developing the most common forms of vascular disease
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Start 2010 with “Freedom from Smoking”

Publication Date: 12/17/2009

Saint Anne’s Hospital’s low-cost smoking-cessation program begins January 12
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SAH X-ray and CT services now available at Narragansett Mills complex, Fall River

Publication Date: 12/16/2009

New location offers added choice and convenience to patients needing digital X-ray and CT
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Norwood Hospital Wins 2009 Leapfrog Award

Publication Date: 12/15/2009

Joins Growing List of Recognized Hospitals across Caritas System
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New interventional service for dialysis patients now at Saint Anne's

Publication Date: 11/23/2009

Rapid assessment and treatment of dialysis access problems now available through SAH Vascular Center
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Saint Anne’s Hospital offers guidelines for flu care, visiting hospital patients

Publication Date: 11/20/2009

Influenza facts, symptoms, care and Saint Anne’s visitor guidelines also available on our "Flu Season Alert" page.
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Center for Pain Management expands state-of-the-art services to new site in Swansea

Publication Date: 11/16/2009

Growing need for care of chronic pain to be met by expansion of services
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Andrade Medical Associates welcomes new physician and nurse practitioner

Publication Date: 11/16/2009

Dr. Madeline Colon-Usowicz and nurse practitioner Kim Raposo-Busa join Andrade Medical Associates team
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care-Dartmouth hosts “Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey” art exhibition

Publication Date: 10/29/2009

Original artwork celebrates courage and creativity of cancer patients from around the world
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Saint Anne’s Hospital and Greater Fall River YMCA team up to provide free healthy-lifestyle program for people with diabetes

Publication Date: 10/22/2009

November is American Diabetes Month
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Caritas Christi Health Care and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute name James C. Chingos, MD, as Medical Director of Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Services

Publication Date: 10/22/2009

Medical oncologist brings career of oncology leadership to new role at Saint Anne’s
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New multidisciplinary program can help women with urinary incontinence

Publication Date: 10/21/2009

Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Urogynecology Services’ team approach can help women of all ages
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New women’s educational support group announced by Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care

Publication Date: 9/23/2009

"Conversations" brings women together to discuss issues related to cancer care
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Saint Anne’s Hospital’s “Ambassador Program” brings speakers to clubs, churches and other groups

Publication Date: 9/22/2009

Speakers include experts on a variety of healthy topics
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Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne’s Hospital sponsors "Chocolate & Roses" mammography events

Publication Date: 9/21/2009

October is “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
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Friends of Saint Anne’s Hospital invite you to “Arts for a Cure”

Publication Date: 9/9/2009

Broadway revue featuring regional talent to support Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care
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New Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Saint Anne's Hospital offers area’s only comprehensive inpatient psychiatric treatment designed exclusively for older adults

Publication Date: 9/2/2009

Program integrates psychiatric and medical care to meet seniors’ unique needs
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Saint Anne’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sign agreement to enhance oncology services in Southeastern Massachusetts

Publication Date: 8/27/2009

SAH agreement with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute underscores commitment to provide residents of Fall River and Southeastern Massachusetts with state-of-the-art oncology care
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Fall River's first Center for Wound Healing helps patients care for chronic wounds

Publication Date: 8/20/2009

Saint Anne's new comprehensive program brings relief to patients with non-healing wounds due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care opens new Dartmouth center

Publication Date: 8/10/2009

Saint Anne's new $21 million, 21,000-square-foot cancer care facility facility on Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, features area’s most advanced radiation cancer treatment capabilities and world-class specialists
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Thumbs up for hand therapy

Publication Date: 7/23/2009

Saint Anne’s Hospital offers Fall River’s only certified hand therapist for injuries or conditions of the upper extremities
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Saint Anne's goes digital

Publication Date: 7/9/2009

Computerized medical records now a reality at SAH
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Saint Anne’s Hospital announces Multicultural Health Committee scholarship winners

Publication Date: 6/5/2009

Winners include area health care students pursuing nursing, radiology technology and medicine
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Congregational Health Ministry/Parish Nursing Program of Saint Anne’s Hospital Offers Parish Nurse Basic Preparation Educational Program

Publication Date: 6/3/2009

Registered nurses invited to serve their faith communities by combining faith and health
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Clara Reagan, RN, named Saint Anne’s Hospital’s “Nurse of Distinction”

Publication Date: 6/2/2009

Oncology nurse recognized during hospital’s National Nurses’ Week observances
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“Get Moving” Walk attracts largest crowd, greatest donations in its 11-year history

Publication Date: 5/29/2009

"Get Moving" walk raises more than $157,000 to benefit patients of Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care
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Hudner Oncology Center wing named in honor of the Friends of Saint Anne’s Hospital

Publication Date: 5/8/2009

FSAH’s 50 years of support and recent $1.5 million in donations instrumental in cancer center’s expansion and advanced treatment options
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Karyl Benoit earns national certification as cancer exercise specialist

Publication Date: 5/7/2009

SAH oncology outreach coordinator one of just six in Mass. to achieve certification
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Care opens hematology/medical oncology office at The Truesdale Clinic

Publication Date: 4/15/2009

New location offers added choice and convenience to patients seeking hematology and medical oncology consultation and follow-up
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Laboratory earns national certification from AABB

Publication Date: 4/15/2009

Lab certification demonstrates highest level of patient and donor care
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Saint Anne’s Hospital earns accreditation with “Gold Seal of Approval” from The Joint Commission

Publication Date: 2/26/2009

Accreditation demonstrates compliance with rigorous national standards for health care quality and safety
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Saint Anne’s Hospital and American Heart Association say: “Brown-bag your way to good heart health!”

Publication Date: 2/5/2009

Joint effort between Saint Anne’s Hospital and the American Heart Association is bringing heart health information and programs to workplaces and community groups
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Anthony F. Cordeiro Insurance Agency named title sponsor of Saint Anne’s Hospital’s 11th Annual “Get Moving” fundraising walk

Publication Date: 2/5/2009

11th annual "Get Moving" walk to benefit Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Care Program
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Wireless Zone supports Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Compassionate Care Fund with $15,000 gift

Publication Date: 2/2/2009

Compassionate Care Fund provides financial assistance for patients' prescriptions, transportation and other vital needs
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Nutrition Services now available at Westport Family Medicine Center

Publication Date: 1/14/2009

Wide range of on-site nutrition services now available to patients in Westport
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Caritas Christi Health Care hospitals honored among nation’s best in "Hospital Value Index" rankings

Publication Date: 12/18/2008

Hospital Value Index released by Data Advantage, LLC rates 3 Caritas hospitals - including Saint Anne's - in top 100
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“Lady Throne” completes successful year of rule

Publication Date: 12/18/2008

Unique year-long fundraiser benefits Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne’s Hospital
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Hudner Oncology Center Completes $4.8 Million Expansion

Publication Date: 11/19/2008

Saint Anne's new radiation treatment technology expands options for cancer patients in Fall River-New Bedford area
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Cancer Specialist Appointed To Medical Staff of Saint Anne’s Hospital

Publication Date: 10/30/2008

Board-certified radiation oncologist joins Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Care in providing advanced care
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Saint Anne’s Hospital appoints Russell J. Munson, MD, FAAFP, as vice president for medical affairs

Publication Date: 10/10/2008

Dr. Munson oversees activities related to medical staff, clinical initiatives, quality of care and patient safety
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Caritas Christi Health Care promotes two executives to new management team

Publication Date: 9/4/2008

SAH President Robert Guyon named chief operating officer for Caritas Christi; Joseph Ciccolo appointed president of Saint Anne’s Hospital
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Millview Medical Associates welcomes Michael A. Campbell, DO, and Marconi Abreu, MD

Publication Date: 9/2/2008

Specialists in family medicine and internal medicine join Millview Medical Associates
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Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Anne's Hospital offers free prostate cancer screening

Publication Date: 8/15/2008

Free screenings available for prostate cancer, second only to skin cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in U.S.
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Terence P. Pickett named administrative director of oncology services for Saint Anne's Hospital

Publication Date: 8/14/2008

New director oversees Saint Anne's regional cancer care services
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Four Saint Anne’s Hospital employees honored as “Persons of Mission”

Publication Date: 7/7/2008

"Person of Mission" program recognizes SAH staff’s outstanding commitment to hospital’s mission by peers
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Tiverton student named recipient of James J. Sabra, MD, 2008 Memorial Scholarship Award

Publication Date: 6/20/2008

Saint Anne’s Hospital awards $2,500 scholarship in honor of late Fall River physician
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Saint Anne’s Hospital and Hawthorn Medical Associates break ground for new cancer care services in North Dartmouth

Publication Date: 6/18/2008

New radiation oncology facility will expand range of advanced technology and therapies
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Saint Anne’s Hospital announces Multicultural Health Committee scholarship winners

Publication Date: 6/16/2008

Six area students pursuing higher education in healthcare receive awards
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Employees Recognized for Service

Publication Date: 6/11/2008

Nearly 300 employees honored for five to 50 years of service
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Area youngsters support Saint Anne’s Hospital’s sports safety helmet initiative

Publication Date: 5/23/2008

Junior Friends of SAH help underwrite safety helmet initiative
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SAH volunteers cited for service

Publication Date: 5/19/2008

Totals range from 100 to 10,000 hours
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Jane Hoyle named Saint Anne’s Hospital’s “Nurse of Distinction”

Publication Date: 5/12/2008

National Nurses’ Week observances at SAH include first-time award
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Saint Anne's participates in first-time national patient satisfaction survey

Publication Date: 3/31/2008

Saint Anne’s Hospital is one of several local hospitals and more than 2,700 hospitals nationwide participating in a new kind of national “comparison shopping” tool that healthcare consumers can use when considering their choice of hospitals for inpatient care.
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John A. Jurczyk named vice president of ambulatory care services

Publication Date: 3/31/2008

New position oversees ambulatory and outpatient services on Saint Anne’s campus and at off-site locations
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Saint Anne’s Hospital awarded DPH approval for expanded cancer care services in North Dartmouth

Publication Date: 3/10/2008

Saint Anne's new radiation therapy facility will offer expanded range of advanced therapies
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New position oversees breast care center, Women's Health Network, and all related services

Publication Date: 2/21/2008

Tracy Ibbotson named Director of Women’s Health Services
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Hudner Oncology Center breaks ground for expanded radiation therapy facility

Publication Date: 1/2/2008

Hudner Oncology Center breaks ground for expanded radiation therapy facility
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Saint Anne’s Hospital Nutrition Services now available at Internal Medicine-Cardiology Associates

Publication Date: 12/20/2007

Saint Anne’s Hospital Nutrition Services now available at Internal Medicine-Cardiology Associates
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Hudner Oncology Center At Saint Anne's Hospital Now Offers High-Dose Rate Radiation Therapy

Publication Date: 4/25/2007

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