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When
you or a loved one is ill or injured, you want a quality health care
facility nearby. Newton and Needham have some of the best services in
the state available to help their residents.
Newton-Wellesley
Hospital (NWH)
This 236-bed community teaching hospital provides medical, surgical
and specialty care for adults and children. As a member of the Partners
HealthCare network, NWH is affiliated with other well-known hospitals
and medical centers in the Boston area.
Diagnosis is made easier with the latest in digital medical technology
and equipment. Sixteen surgical suites include areas for pre-operative
and post-operative care. The emergency department and pediatric emergency
department stand ready to serve around the clock. There are several
specialty centers at NWH.
The Spine Center, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital,
focuses on the diagnosis and care of neck and back problems. The expertise
of leading physicians, physical therapists and other specialists is
readily available.
In its cheerful new center, MassGeneral for Children provides outpatient
services and comprehensive pediatric care. Pediatric cardiologists,
surgeons, ear-nose-throat specialists and a host of other specialists
are on call for infants and children.
Level II Special Care Nursery for newborns combines the latest in neonatology
with individualized attention.
Women’s Imaging Suite makes available mammography, ultrasound,
amniocentesis, bone densitometry and other services especially for women.
The Wellness Center offers classes for every age group. Yoga, strength
training, nutrition, smoking cessation, childbirth education,
parenting, infant nutrition and health-
oriented support groups are just some of the options. There are also
special programs and lectures on cardiovascular health, diabetes and
other diseases.
Partners Reproductive Medicine Center addresses fertility and its accompanying
challenges.
Multiple Sclerosis Clinic cares for the needs of individuals and families
dealing with the disease.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Campus
As a not-for-profit community health care corporation, this 41-bed,
acute-care community hospital brings many services to the communities
of Newton and Needham. Deaconess offers a full-service emergency department
as well as inpatient and outpatient surgical services. Specialty services
include cardiac rehabilitation, an intensive care unit, oncology, rehabilitation
medicine, respiratory care and a sleep disorders center. Diagnostic
imaging services and 24-hour blood bank services round out the picture.
Relating to the community is a major part of Deaconess’ health
care mission. Occupational health services, nutritional counseling,
and health and wellness classes are all part of that mission. Community-service
programs include preventive health screenings, educational lectures,
CPR and first aid training, smoking cessation, stress management, and
relaxation. Exercise programs, diabetes education and strength training
are important elements as well.
Caritas
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
With humble beginnings in 1868 as St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, this
400-bed facility in Boston is one of the region’s largest health
care providers. Here, the needs of the whole person are valued, and
compassion is an essential part of each patient’s recovery.
St. Elizabeth’s centers of excellence include the Bone and Joint
Center, Cancer Care, Cardiovascular Care and Research, Gastroenterology,
Neurology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and Women’s Health. Emergency
Care, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, the Center for Weight Control,
the Lymphedema Program, Occupational Health, rehabilitation Services,
the Pain Management Center and the Travel Medicine Center are other
specialty centers. Inpatient and outpatient care are provided in the
areas of endocrinology, gerontology, neonatology, pediatrics, surgery
and many others.
St. Elizabeth’s is also a center for teaching and research. With
funding from the National Institutes of Health, St. Elizabeth’s
conducts research in the areas of cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology,
gastroenterology, Alzheimer’s, malaria mechanisms and treatment,
and nephrology — just to name a few. Linking basic science with
clinical trials helps create new therapies for many diseases, conditions
and illnesses. The latest discoveries and information are used to direct
patient care.
As a teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine, St.
Elizabeth’s helps train medical students for their future careers.
The Spiritual Care department not only ministers to patients and families,
but also provides a clinical pastoral education program in cooperation
with Andover Newton Theological School.
Other Services
Quality dental, vision and other health care services not requiring
hospitalization are available in both Newton and Needham. Many doctors
from Boston have office hours and see patients on a regular basis in
the clinics and hospitals of these communities.
Home health care providers supply an alternative to nursing home or
shelter care for many individuals.
Long-Term
Care Facilities
When patients need extended or palliative care, they and their families
have many options in the Newton-Needham area. Braeburn Nursing Home,
Chetwynde Convalescent Home, Chetwynde Nursing Home, Elliot Manor Nursing
Home, Heathwood Nursing Home, Mediplex of Newton, Newton Convalescent
Home, Pelham House Nursing Home, Vanderklish Hall Nursing Home, Garland
Rest Home, Lakeview Rest Home, Mt. Ida Rest Home, Newton Home and Swedish
Home for the Aged are ready to serve area residents. Hospice of the
Good Shepherd helps care for those who are in the last stages of life.
Alternative
Care
For those who want to explore other types of health care, our communities
offer several options. Chiropractors and midwives address physical needs.
Psychotherapists help with mental and emotional needs. Yoga instructors
and day spas deal with relaxation and fitness. There’s no need
to travel far from home to find the latest in treatments and therapies.
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