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Blog: What to Pack When You’re Expecting

May 3, 2022

Anna Jaques Hospital recommends preparing a bag before it's time to go to the hospital for your delivery. Read our tips on what to pack.

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Capability and Compassion at the Anna Jaques Hospital Birth Center

March 31, 2022

Anna Jaques Hospital's Neonatal Care Center provided special care to Laura Burson's baby following a high-risk pregnancy. Read her story of receiving compassion and support throughout her pregnancy.

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Anna Jaques Hospital Physicians Recognized in Northshore Magazine’s 2022 ‘Top Doctors’

March 4, 2022

AJH physicians and surgeons from six medical specialties have been recognized as ‘Top Doctors’ by Northshore Magazine in 2022. Learn more about the honorees.

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Answers to Your COVID-19 Questions

January 12, 2022

The prevalence of the Omicron variant has brought with it new challenges and new questions. We're providing information about COVID-19 testing, as well as guidance on quarantine, isolation, and more.

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Glenn D. Focht, MD, named chief medical officer at Anna Jaques Hospital

November 30, 2021

Glenn D. Focht, MD, has been named the chief medical officer at Anna Jaques Hospital and chief operating officer of Seacoast Affiliated Group Practice (SAGP).

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Michael Hitchcock, MD, MS, named chief of the Department of Pathology at Anna Jaques Hospital

October 29, 2021

Michael Hitchcock, MD, MS, has been named the chief of the Department of Pathology and medical director of Laboratory Services at Anna Jaques Hospital.

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Anna Jaques Hospital expands community-based inpatient mental health services for children and adolescents

October 19, 2021

Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) has expanded its commitment to inpatient mental health and support services for youth in response to a growing need for mental health services.

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Anna Jaques Board of Trustees Names New Leader

October 4, 2021

Grace Connelly has been appointed the new leader of Anna Jaques Hospital's Board of Trustees. (The Daily News of Newburyport, October 4, 2021)

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Updates to AJH Visitation Guidance

June 7, 2021

Anna Jaques has revised its visitation guidance for patients, effective as of Monday, June 7, 2021.

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Anna Jaques and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center to expand surgical weight loss services on the North Shore

March 23, 2021

Anna Jaques Hospital announces a new initiative that brings Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s surgical weight loss program to Newburyport, increasing access to services in the local community.

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Stepping Forward: Construction Kicks Off March 22nd

March 17, 2021

Monday, March 22, 2021 marks the official launch of the construction phase of the Stepping Forward Project. www.ajh.org/steppingforward

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Anna Jaques Hospital Reopens Sleep Lab

January 18, 2021

Anna Jaques Hospital’s Sleep Lab, Newburyport Sleep Diagnostics, reopened its doors on January 15th to provide comprehensive sleep medicine consults, diagnostic testing and treatment to patients.