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Patients in need of routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans can now take advantage of some of the most advanced MR imaging services in a magnet, designed with patient comfort in mind. Signat...

Signature Healthcare takes part in community wellness and health initiatives related to chronic issues like obesity and childhood asthma throughout the year as part of our community benefits progra...

When children are sick and must visit the doctor or stay in the hospital, occupying their minds with activities and other stimulation helps to ease their pain. At the end of last school year, Signa...

Dr. Stephen Maloney comes to Signature Healthcare from Tuft's Medical Center, where he completed his fellowship in Vascular Surgery.  Dr. Maloney attended Boston University Medical School, and...

HarborOne Credit Union and Signature Healthcare's Radiation Therapy Department joined together to provide a full day of relaxation and educational workshops to ten area women who are in treatm...

A new system by Physio-Control Inc. is now in use at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital to decrease time to treatment when responding to heart attack patients. Used in conjunction with American...

A new partnership between Signature Healthcare and five area high schools will assist athletic trainers, coaches and school nurses to provide seamless Orthopedic Care, Medical Care, Physical Therap...

Brockton, MA – Signature Healthcare welcomes Martha Slattery, Adult Nurse Practitioner, back to the organization. Martha has an Obstetrics/Gynecology focus and is practicing in our 650 Centre St., ...

BOSTON – Massachusetts non-profit hospitals provided more than $753 million in community benefits for residents of Massachusetts in 2010 according to annual reports published today by AG Coakley’s ...

When:  Wednesday, June 8 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: THE CONFERENCE CENTER@ MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE              770 Crescent St/...

Brockton, MA – On Sunday, May 1, thousands of walkers will cross Brockton to battle cancer in the 12th annual Champions Fighting Cancer Walk. It is one of the largest charity events in the Metro So...

Brings High Quality and Comfort to Patients Who Need Magnetic Resonance Scans Signature Healthcare now offers one of the most advanced diagnostic tools for helping physicians reach confident diagno...

There is a significant time commitment for a woman or a couple undergoing fertility treatment, including many visits to specialists. Choosing a conveniently located doctor who can give a couple the...

Brockton, MA (March 9, 2011) – Eight local moms have been selected as featured bloggers for the Signature Moms Blog, www.signaturemoms.com , sponsored by Signature Healthcare and Tufts Medical Cent...

The Cardiology Department at Signature Healthcare has added an innovative approach to performing cardiac catheterization and angioplasty. All of our interventional cardiologists are trained in this...

Signature Healthcare is offering a 7 week support program to help you quit smoking in 2011. The program is in group format, and will take place in the School of Nursing Building on the Brockton Hos...

Sig nature Healthcare Brockton Hospital has been named to the 2010 Harvard Pilgrim Hospital Honor Roll. This prestigious list names hospitals with performance among the top 25% measured nationally ...

On October 1, 2010 Signature Healthcare joined the majority of health providers and employers in Massachusetts in becoming a tobacco-free workplace. To prepare for this change, “How to Quit Smoking...

When it opened in 1897, Brockton Hospital School of Nursing was typical of its time. Back then virtually all nursing schools were based at hospitals. Today it is the only hospital-based nursing sch...

The Ring of Champions Dinner is an annual way for Signature Healthcare to honor a prominent member of the community and gather employees and community members together to celebrate during the holid...

On September 25th, the Brockton Hospital Department of Pediatrics and a team of community agencies including Self Help and the Brockton Public Schools hosted a free Asthma Camp for children and the...

Technology in the delivery room at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital allowed mother Kimberly Race to communicate via Skype with her husband in Afghanistan during the birth of their son.  ...

Brockton, MA - Melinda Petit-Homme said she decided to give birth at Brockton Hospital because she had such a positive experience when her first child was born at the hospital.  Despite moving...

The Board of Trustees of Signature Healthcare today announced that Mr. Kim Hollon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Hollon previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Ex...

This annual event is scheduled for August 30th at the Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton. Money raised supports the work of Signature Healthcare in serving the health and wellness needs of our commun...

Twice per year, the Brockton Hospital Emergency Department offers conferences covering topics for EMS providers in the southeastern Massachusetts area.  The hospital provides this service free...

Brockton Hospital was honored to host a visit from Congressman Stephen Lynch on Monday, June 14th.  Mr. Lynch has represented the 9th Congressional District of Massachusetts, which includes Br...

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is one of only two Massachusetts hospitals to win the prestigious Premier Award for Quality from the Premier Healthcare Alliance. The award recognizes hospita...

April 16, 2010 -- The partnership with Tufts Medical Center, announced in December, has already brought Tufts specialists to Brockton for cardiac electrophysiology services.  In coming months,...

Relief efforts for Haiti are widespread, and Signature Healthcare is lending aid in several ways.  Nurse Practitioners and one physician traveled to Haiti to provide urgently needed medical ca...

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission‘s national standards for health care quality and safety, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital proudly announces it has earned the Joint Commi...

Consumer Reports recently completed an analysis of central-line bloodstream infection rates at 926 hospitals in 43 states.  Only 11% of these hospitals reported no central-line bloodstream inf...

Affiliation Brings Advanced Specialty Care to greater Brockton December 8, 2009 - Brockton , MA – Signature Healthcare announced today a clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center and its Float...

We are pleased to announce we have re-opened the laboratory drawing area at our West Bridgewater location (322 Center Street/Route 106). Signature Medical Group patients: schedule appointments for ...

This year marks the 35 th year of the Transitional Residency Program at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital which is sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.  The teaching program is under the di...

Cool Down : Please see our byline in ADVANCE for Nurses describing how our CCU team was able to use induced hypothermia to save a young girl's life.   State-of-the-art Unit Replaces Traditiona...

Signature Healthcare employees are historically a generous group, and this year is no exception. Employees participated in a book drive, coat drive, food drive, giving tree, blood drive and childre...

December 4, 2009 - On Wednesday, December 2, several Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital departments partnered to provide a day long Emergency Medical Services (EMS) conference - the first in ou...

March 19, 2010  – Signature Healthcare has begun to receive H1N1 vaccine from the state for those patients at high risk.  Please call your physician's office to find out if you are one of...

On Thursday, October 22, Signature Healthcare attended the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s First Annual Health Care Conference at the Quincy Marriot. In addition, Signature Healthcare CEO Gene Wa...

October 1, 2009 - Signature Healthcare announces the installation of an additional state-of-the-art Digital Mammography machine for patients of the organization.  We now offer this high-t...

On October 1, Signature Healthcare announced a new name to represent its seven physician practice locations in Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, Randolph, Raynham, Stoughton and West Bridgewater.&nb...

Brockton, MA – Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital today announced it has been recognized by the Premier healthcare alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality (AFQ). Signature Healthc...

Signature Healthcare and New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton are pleased to announce the formation of a clinical affiliation, increasing the spectrum of services offered by each organization. T...

This past June, a group of young doctors came through the doors of Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital to embark on a year-long journey that will shape the rest of their lives. Three of these do...

Signature Healthcare Is the Only Hospital in Massachusetts to Offer Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy Radiation Treatment Delivers Localized Therapy Directly To Cancer Sites in Minimally Shielded Cl...

Signature Healthcare, the region’s largest integrated healthcare delivery system, and the Old Colony YMCA have formed an affiliation to develop collaborative health and fitness programs throughout ...

Brockton, MA – More than 10,000 walkers didn’t let the rain and cold dampen their spirits as they walked through Brockton in support of the Champions Fighting Cancer Walk on Sunday, May 4. This yea...

Brockton, MA – Brockton resident Guy Silverio was named Signature Healthcare Volunteer of the Year today at Signature Healthcare’s annual Volunteer Luncheon. Silverio, a volunteer in Signature Heal...

Signature Healthcare is honoring its dedicated nurses on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 7:30 am – 6 pm at the Ridder Country Club in East Bridgewater with a daylong celebration, Nurses Day 2008. The da...

Brockton, MA - Signature Healthcare announced Sunday, May 4th as the date of the ninth annual Champions Fighting Cancer Walk. The Walk, which has quickly become one of the largest charity events in...

Brockton, MA – In observation of National Nutrition Month, Signature Healthcare is presenting “Junk Food: What is it? Why is it bad? What else can I eat?” The presentation will take place on Wednes...

Brockton, MA – Signature Healthcare and Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates (BGPMA) have signed final agreements resulting in BGPMA, the area’s leading multi-specialty group practice, becom...

Brockton, MA – Officials at Signature Healthcare announced that Patti Roland has been elected Chairperson of the Boards of Trustees of Signature Healthcare and Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospita...

Brockton, MA – Physicians and nurses from Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital’s Emergency Department, in conjunction with the Duxbury Fire Department, will be presenting a Youth Athletic First R...

Brockton, MA – Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a result of a recent survey by the American College ...

Brockton, MA – Brockton Hospital, a community leader in cardiac care, has opened its second cardiac catheterization lab, optimizing accessibility to high-quality heart care in Southeastern Massachu...

Brockton, MA – In an online Reader’s Choice survey conducted by ADVANCE for Nurses, Brockton Hospital nurses rated the 268-bed community teaching hospital as a top performer in nursing practice and...