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 to North Attleboro after her first child Mika, now 2 years old, was born, the care she received at the hospital prompted her return to deliver her twins at Signature Healthcare.  She gave birth to fraternal twin girls Chiara, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and Chiana, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, on Friday, August 6 - five...

On October 1, 2010 Signature Healthcare will join the majority of health providers and employers in Massachusetts in becoming a tobacco-free workplace. To prepare for this change, “How to Quit Smoking” sessions will be provided in August and September free of charge to employees who want help to quit. Employees who take part in our smoking cessation programs will have the option to obtain nicotine replacement products at no cost, and the gift shop will sell these to visitors.  Check out our Respirat...

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 Excela Health System in Pennsylvania. He will assume his new role at Signature Healthcare on July 1, 2010. “Kim is a proven leader who will focus, motivate and inspire our organization,” said David Wolohojian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Signature Healthcare. “He brings an outstanding track record and w...

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 communities, and helps underwrite the purchase of clinical equipment.  Click for more information .

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 Brockton and a number of other southeastern Massachusetts towns, since 2001.  The Congressman toured several parts of the hospital, including the Hospital Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiation Therapy units, as well as some patient floors.  One important stop was the Women’s Imaging Center, where federal...

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 hospitals for high achievement in patient care and quality initiatives. This is the second time in three years Brockton Hospital has received the Premier Award for Quality; in 2010, only 21 hospitals and three healthcare systems in the country were singled out by the Alliance. “This award is a gratifying acknowledgeme...

The partnership with Tufts Medical Center, announced in December, has already brought Tufts specialists to Brockton for cardiac electrophysiology services.  In coming months, Tufts specialists will be joining Signature Healthcare in sports medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics and bariatric surgery, officials said. “Our goal here at Tufts is to help (Brockton Hospital) to retain as many patients as possible close to home,” said Ellen Zane, president and CEO of Tufts Medical Center. "Tufts hopes Brockto...

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 care and supplies.  Several of these employees are also of Haitian descent, and were able to communicate directly with the hardest-hit areas of the quake. During the month of February, Signature Healthcare participated in the “Brockton Champions Haiti” fundraiser at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton, donating $1...

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 Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.  “We sought accreditation for our organization because we want to demonstrate our commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Cathy Carvin, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. “We view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as an...

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 infections in a minimum of 1,000 central-lines days.  Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital was among the 11% that reported zero infections, at more than 2,000 days.  Bloodstream infections account for at least 30 percent of the estimated 99,000 annual hospital infection related deaths in the United Sta...