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About Lowell General Hospital

About Lowell General Hospital
When Lowell General Hospital was founded in 1891, we opened our doors to the community as a welcoming place where patients always come first. That mission is at the heart of how we provide healthcare to all who come through our doors today.

Who we are

Lowell General Hospital was established more than 130 years ago, and we’re driven by the guiding principle to be one of the best community hospitals in America. We work every day to fulfill that vision, and it all starts with understanding you and your healthcare needs on a personal level. Our 2 inpatient hospital campuses, Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, 4 urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities provide state-of-the-art technology and a full range of specialty services to the Greater Lowell community.

Here, we balance comfort with clinical excellence and have the certifications to prove it. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Lowell General as a Magnet® Recognized Hospital for our positive work environment, innovation, nursing excellence and positive patient outcomes. This recognition embodies our dedication to personalized health and wellness for you, your family, neighbors and more.  

Our care for the community also extends beyond our doors. We’re working to close the gap in accessible healthcare for people of all backgrounds. Partnerships with local high schools, community task forces, nonprofits and local organizations help us identify current and future health needs within our community so we can live healthier lives together.

Recognized for excellence in patient care

The Surgical Review Corporation recognizes Lowell General Hospital as a certified Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Minimally Invasive Urology, Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery.

The Center of Excellence program was developed to recognize surgeons and facilities worldwide performing minimally invasive procedures and achieving defined standards for patient safety and care quality.

SRC Center of Excellence Minimally Invasive Surgery
SRC Center of Excellence Robotic Surgery
SRC Center of Excellence Urology
SRC Center of Excellence Minimally Invasive Gynecology
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Lowell General Hospital
295 Varnum Ave
Lowell, MA 01854
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Our leadership

Executive Team

Lowell General Hospital is led by a management team of experienced healthcare executives and a committed governing board made up of community members and leaders of the Greater Lowell area.

  • Amy Hoey, MS, BSN, RN-BC
    President, Lowell General Hospital
  • Cecelia Lynch, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
    Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive, PFAC Co-Chair 
  • Stacie Swanson, MHA
    System Vice President, Operations, Tufts Medicine Professional Group 
  • Tracey Meek, MLHR, FACHE, SHRM-SCP
    Vice President of Human Resources for Community Hospitals, Tufts Medicine
  • Erin Donovan, MHA
    Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Compliance
  • Frank Edward Osborn, MD
    Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Care 
  • William J. Galvin III, MD
    Chief Medical Officer of Acute Care, 
    Medical Director of the Center of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Family physician Sarwada Tuladhar Jha, MD talking to patient during exam at a clinic appointment and inputting health information at the computer.
Careers

We love it here. We think you will, too

You want to make people’s lives better — yours included — in a career that rewards, challenges and gives you opportunities for growth. Here, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues.

John Ragucci, MD standing in office doorway at Lowell General Hospital's Family Care office.

Our locations

From regular office visits to inpatient stays, find the healthcare you need and deserve close to home.

Greg Schumaker, MD (Medical Director at Lowell General Hospital's ICU, Section Chief of Critical Care, Adult Sleep Medicine) talking to a family member in the waiting room of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Our doctors + care team

Meet the doctors and care team devoted to supporting you every step of the way along your path to better health.

In the News
Exercise to Lower Digestive Cancer Risk: Consistency Is Key
November 6, 2025
Quotes by Anasuya Gunturi, MD, PhD, Chief of Oncology at Lowell General Hospital, in an article about a new study, which found that exercise may lower the risk of digestive cancer.
Articles
Scaling Up Care: Generous Donation Helps Heart Failure Patients Monitor Their Health at Home
October 29, 2025
Longtime Chelmsford residents Susan and Mark Dionne have always turned to Lowell General Hospital for care, drawn to its community feel and patient-first philosophy. Over a decade ago, their connection deepened—Mark joined the Lowell General Hospital Board of Governors and Susan became active in the Auxiliary. As they got to know the staff and clinicians, Lowell General’s compassionate, patient-centered care left a lasting impression.
In the News
Can I Use SingleCare for Glp-1s if I’m on Medicare?
October 21, 2025
Supriya Rao, MD, Gastroenterologist and Medical Director of the Obesity Medicine Program at Lowell General Hospital, in an article about SingleCare for GLP-1s for people on Medicare.
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