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<item><title>Heywood Hospital to Host Summer Bike Safety Fair</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12159217-heywood-hospital-to-host-summer-bike-safety-fair.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital will be hosting a summer bike safety fair with fun for the entire family. Help your child to get great exercise riding a bike while learning techniques that will keep them safe.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital and President &amp; CEO Win Brown are Honored with Leadership Award</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12139585-heywood-hospital-and-president-ceo-win-brown-are-honored-with-leadership-award.html</link><description>The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce presented Win Brown and Heywood Hospital with the Leadership Recognition Award at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Honors Volunteers at Annual Dinner</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12138872-heywood-hospital-honors-volunteers-at-annual-dinner.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital held its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner to honor the over 300 active volunteers who keep the hospital running every day.</description></item>
<item><title>ATTENTION Retail Software &amp; Electronic Card Reader Manuf., New &quot;RECEIPT SAVER PRO&quot; for Licensing!</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12122491-attention-retail-software-electronic-card-reader-manuf-new-receipt-saver-pro-for-licensing.html</link><description>Consumers purchase and use the &quot;Receipt Saver Pro&quot; cards to electronically archive and access all their selected retail receipts into a secured network with software for managing and tracking spending and future returns.</description></item>
<item><title>Empowering Your Child Through Pediatric Outpatient Services - Note Date Change</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12116990-empowering-your-child-through-pediatric-outpatient-services-note-date-change.html</link><description>Due to a misprint in the Gardner News, please note that the date of this program is Wednesday, June 12, rescheduled from April 25.</description></item>
<item><title>GPMG Product Helps Medical Device Specification Developers be FDA and ISO 13485 Compliant</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12087572-gpmg-product-helps-medical-device-specification-developers-be-fda-and-iso-13485-compliant.html</link><description>GPMG, a medical device consulting firm, unveiled a quality system product designed for specification developers. The FDA QSR and ISO 13485 compliant system governs all aspects of product development, design transfer, and device master records.</description></item>
<item><title>GPMG Unveils a Quality System Product Designed for Initial Importers of Medical Devices</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12087042-gpmg-unveils-quality-system-product-designed-for-initial-importers-of-medical-devices.html</link><description>GPMG, a medical device consulting firm, unveiled a new product to help Initial Importers of medical devices comply with FDA regulations. The design of the system allows for immediate implementation and fits varying organizational structures.</description></item>
<item><title>Join Heywood Hospital's Team: CNA Job Fair</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12079493-join-heywood-hospitals-team-cna-job-fair.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital to hold CNA job fair on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.</description></item>
<item><title>Dr. Kalava Spearheads Heywood Hospital’s Spine and Pain Care Center</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12077349-dr-kalava-spearheads-heywood-hospitals-spine-and-pain-care-center.html</link><description>Gardner, MA – Heywood Hospital has named Kal Kalava, MD, head of the Spine and Pain Care Center in the Hospital’s new Center for Specialty Care.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Holds Public Flu Clinic, Vaccinates Over 300</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12066903-heywood-hospital-holds-public-flu-clinic-vaccinates-over-300.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital held a free public flu clinic on Wednesday, January 16 and provided free flu shots to over 300 members of the Greater Gardner community.</description></item>
<item><title>Beautiful Pine Grosbeaks Flock to Heywood Hospital</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12050318-beautiful-pine-grosbeaks-flock-to-heywood-hospital.html</link><description>Bird watchers in the Gardner area will be delighted to know that a rare species of bird has been spotted in the trees adjacent to the hospital.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital and Athol Memorial Hospital Strategic Alliance Receives Final Approval</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12042768-heywood-hospital-and-athol-memorial-hospital-strategic-alliance-receives-final-approval.html</link><description>The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Attorney General’s Office have approved a proposed strategic alliance between Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA and Athol-Memorial Hospital in Athol, MA.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Hosts Free Flu Clinic, Open to the Public</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12026732-heywood-hospital-hosts-free-flu-clinic-open-to-the-public.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital host free flu clinic, open to the public, on Tuesday, November 27th from 4-7pm in Dining Rooms A&amp;B.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Honors Physicians during Annual Physician Recognition Event</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12026657-heywood-hospital-honors-physicians-during-annual-physician-recognition-event.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital honors medical staff for their commitment to their patients and the Greater Gardner community during their annual Physician Recognition Event.</description></item>
<item><title>FREE Diabetes Health Fair October 16th at Mount Wachusetts Community College in Gardner, Ma</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11996421-free-diabetes-health-fair-october-16th-at-mount-wachusetts-community-college-in-gardner-ma.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital is putting on a FREE Diabetes Health Fair at Mount Wachusett Community College on Tuesday, October 16th. The fair will run from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the North and South Cafeterias on the MWCC campus.</description></item>
<item><title>Nation's Top Doctors at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11972054-nations-top-doctors-at-heywood-hospital-in-gardner-ma.html</link><description>Four of Heywood Hospital’s physician have been named among the “Top Doctors” in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Is Recognized As A Community Value Five-star® Hospital By Cleverley + Associates</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11940508-heywood-hospital-is-recognized-as-community-value-five-star-hospital-by-cleverley-associates.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital recognized as a top-ranked Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates (Columbus, OH), a leading healthcare financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital's 20th Annual Golf Classic Raises $101,550 for New Diabetes Center of Excellence</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11904042-heywood-hospitals-20th-annual-golf-classic-raises-101550-for-new-diabetes-center-of-excellence.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, held its Golf Classic on June 18th at the Oak Hill Country Club in Fitchburg, raising $101,550 toward the establishment of the Diabetes Center of Excellence at the hospital.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Awarded &quot;A&quot; Rating for Safety</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11897363-heywood-hospital-awarded-rating-for-safety.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital of Gardner, MA was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group. The score was calculated by an expert panel using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections.</description></item>
<item><title>New Heywood Hospital Book Offers Images of its Rich Gardner, MA History</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11860190-new-heywood-hospital-book-offers-images-of-its-rich-gardner-ma-history.html</link><description>- The new book &quot;Heywood Hospital&quot; was released by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Images of America series. The book celebrates the hospital as a benefactor and major employer firmly entrenched in a highly supportive community.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Celebrates Doctors' Day, March 30</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11836085-heywood-hospital-celebrates-doctors-day-march-30.html</link><description>In honor of National Doctors’ Day, Heywood Hospital recognized our physicians and the many vital contributions they make everyday to our patients and our community with our annual Doctors’ Day Breakfast today.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Recognizes Trustees at Annual Meeting</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11802551-heywood-hospital-recognizes-trustees-at-annual-meeting.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital recognized existing Trustees for their dedication and service and welcomed new Trustees to their governing board during their Annual Meeting held Monday, February 8th.</description></item>
<item><title>The Transitional Care Center at Heywood Hospital Ranked Among U.S. News Best Nursing Homes</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11794902-the-transitional-care-center-at-heywood-hospital-ranked-among-us-news-best-nursing-homes.html</link><description>The Transitional Care Center (TCC) at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, has been included in the 2012 U.S. News Honor Roll, among the 39 Best Nursing Homes in the nation.</description></item>
<item><title>Looking for a meaningful way to spend your time? Become a Volunteer Doula at Heywood Hospital.</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11776045-looking-for-meaningful-way-to-spend-your-time-become-volunteer-doula-at-heywood-hospital.html</link><description>A Doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who is specially trained to provide support for the mother during the birth process. Heywood Hospital is offering training for individuals interested in becoming a Doula on March 23, 24 and 25.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital’s Tina Griffin, DNP, FNP-C Earns Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11773269-heywood-hospitals-tina-griffin-dnp-fnp-earns-doctor-of-nursing-practice-degree.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital’s Tina Griffin, DNP, FNP-C, director of oncology/ambulatory clinics, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from University of Miami Coral Gables, achieving the highest educational level bestowed in the nursing profession.</description></item>
<item><title>James Faust, MD of Heywood Hospital Earns NEHA Trustee Award</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11753160-james-faust-md-of-heywood-hospital-earns-neha-trustee-award.html</link><description>Dr. James Faust, a long-time greater Gardner physician and member of the Heywood Hospital Medical Staff, has been recognized with the Trustee Leadership Award by the New England Health Care Assembly (NEHA).</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Honors Medical Staff at Annual Physician Recognition Dinner</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11742391-heywood-hospital-honors-medical-staff-at-annual-physician-recognition-dinner.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, honors Medical Staff at the annual Physician Recognition Dinner, held November 16.</description></item>
<item><title>David N. Havlin, MD Honored with Heywood Hospital’s James A. Faust Pillar Award</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11739946-david-havlin-md-honored-with-heywood-hospitals-james-faust-pillar-award.html</link><description>David N. Havlin, MD, of Winchendon Health Center, in Winchendon, MA was presented with the prestigious James A. Faust Pillar Award for Physician Excellence by Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.</description></item>
<item><title>New! Online Health and Wellness Resources at www.Heywood.org</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11735124-new-online-health-and-wellness-resources-at-wwwheywoodorg.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA announces new online Health and Wellness information has been added to www.Heywood.org. This easy to navigate web resource includes a knowledge base and tools to help with everyday wellness needs.</description></item>
<item><title>Odalys M. Croteau, MD Opens New Practice, Central Mass Pulmonary, in Gardner, MA</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11712764-odalys-croteau-md-opens-new-practice-central-mass-pulmonary-in-gardner-ma.html</link><description>Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care Specialist Odalys M. Croteau MD, is now accepting new patients at her recently opened practice, Central Mass Pulmonary, PC, in Gardner, MA.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation for CT Scan</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11699726-heywood-hospital-earns-acr-accreditation-for-ct-scan.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital, awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Recognized During National Medical Librarians Month</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11685077-heywood-hospital-recognized-during-national-medical-librarians-month.html</link><description>Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA has been featured by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institutes of Health, during National Medical Librarian Month. Learn more at, www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles11 .</description></item>
<item><title>Nurse Practitioner Megan Tracy, RN, MSN, Joins Heywood Hospital Family</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11682186-nurse-practitioner-megan-tracy-rn-msn-joins-heywood-hospital-family.html</link><description>Megan Tracy, RN, MSN joins the staff at Heywood Hospital and Winchendon Health Center.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital’s New eICU Uses State-of-the-Art Technology for Enhanced Patient Care</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11675618-heywood-hospitals-new-eicu-uses-state-of-the-art-technology-for-enhanced-patient-care.html</link><description>Critical patients at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA now have access to an enhanced level of care with the hospital’s new eICU® Program, offered in affiliation with UMass Memorial Medical Center.</description></item>
<item><title>Paul A. Carpentier, MD Named President of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11670340-paul-carpentier-md-named-president-of-the-american-academy-of-fertilitycare-professionals.html</link><description>Paul A. Carpentier, MD, CFCMC, President of In His Image Family Medicine, in Gardner MA, named President of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. Dr. Carpentier is one of only three FertilityCare Medical Consultants in New England.</description></item>
<item><title>Heywood Hospital Names Michael Grimmer Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11659458-heywood-hospital-names-michael-grimmer-vice-president-and-chief-administrative-officer.html</link><description>Michael D. Grimmer has been named Vice President for Support Services and Chief Administrative Officer by Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.</description></item>
<item><title>New Organic Color Restoration Dyes for Mulch and Lawns</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11560929-new-organic-color-restoration-dyes-for-mulch-and-lawns.html</link><description>Fine Products, Inc. (FPI) is now seeking distribution contracts for patent pending Lawn and Mulch Restoratioon Coloring Dyes, made in the USA.</description></item>
<item><title>Fine Products, Inc. Introduces New Dog Brush for Licensing to Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturers</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10946435-fine-products-inc-introduces-new-dog-brush-for-licensing-to-plastic-injection-mold-manufacturers.html</link><description>Great new licensing opportunity for plastic product manufacturers or pet product dealers with global distribution. The new Paw-Paw Dog Brush product is ideal for infomercial promotion and sales.</description></item>
<item><title>Proven Method Revealed? Take Action And You Can Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10274689-proven-method-revealed-take-action-and-you-can-win-your-ex-boyfriend-back.html</link><description>So how can you win your boyfriend back? You have to remember that give and take goes hand in hand with any relationship. Every relationship is different, so every break up is different. But there are many things you can do to get your love back.</description></item>
<item><title>Beach Wedding In Caribbean Is A Dream For Many Couples</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10239455-beach-wedding-in-caribbean-is-dream-for-many-couples.html</link><description>There are lots of couples who opt to tie the knot in Caribbean each year. Whatever motivations have led them to a beach wedding, they will need to consider a few things that a traditional indoor wedding doesn't think about.</description></item>
<item><title>Giving Flowers On Mother's Day Has Been A Tradition For Almost 100 Years</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10231016-giving-flowers-on-mothers-day-has-been-tradition-for-almost-100-years.html</link><description>When it comes to Mother's Day, the best gifts aren't the fancy or expensive ones, but the ones given from the heart. Giving flowers on Mother's Day has been a tradition for almost a 100 years.</description></item>
<item><title>Two Area Restaurants Team Up to Launch New Catering Service Online</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10137215-two-area-restaurants-team-up-to-launch-new-catering-service-online.html</link><description>Two popular area restaurants, the Southside Grille &amp; Margarita Factory in Gardner and Border Grille &amp; Bar in Leominster, recently teamed up to create an exciting new catering service.</description></item>
<item><title>My-tribute Personal Testament Is A Memorial That Lives</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10119248-my-tribute-personal-testament-is-memorial-that-lives.html</link><description>A new website: www.My-Tribute.net gives you a chance to share memories of yourself with those you love. It can incorporate photos, artwork, favorite poems or other mementoes.</description></item>
<item><title>Mar-Lee Companies define plastics industry’s cutting edge</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10118289-mar-lee-companies-define-plastics-industrys-cutting-edge.html</link><description>Mar-Lee Companies, Inc., is a modern-day pioneer in a region where the nation’s plastics industry evolved [North Central Massachusetts] and continues to grow with new technologies and innovations.</description></item></channel></rss>