Announcements
Lowell General Ball Raises $56K for Growing Food Access Program
March 13, 2023
Dwelling House of Hope helps thousands of families with food, education and other resources.

Hospital Auxiliary

Since its inception in 1951, the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary has actively worked to promote and to advance the welfare of Lowell General Hospital through ways approved by the Governing Board of the hospital. Through a variety of events and activities, the Auxiliary provides its members, the hospital and the community at large with the opportunity to enjoy elegant social events, purchase unique items and engage in educational healthcare programs while providing important financial support for the hospital. From 1951-2022, the Auxiliary has donated over $4,000,000 to Lowell General Hospital.

Recent contributions by the Auxiliary to Lowell General Hospital include:

  • $10,000 to the Cancer Center
  • $10,000 to behavioral health needs
  • $20,000 to the Mass Vaccination Program (MVP)
  • $20,000 to the Help us Heal Campaign for COVID-19 relief
  • $40,000 to the Special Care Nursery (NICU)
  • $500,000 to support the construction of the Intensive Care Unit and outdoor healing garden at Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus
  • $125,000 to support the upgrade of a 2D Mammography Machine at Saints Campus to 3D Technology
Volunteers with a vision for healthcare excellence

Community Benefits Program

Committed to improving the health of our community

Lowell General Hospital Community Benefits is committed to helping our community stay healthy. As part of that mission, we work to reduce health gaps in our community so everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. We look for current and new health needs, work with community partners, offer services and information in many languages, and support community health through education, prevention and care. Hearing from our community helps us make sure our work matches what people truly need.

Our work is guided by our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The CHNA helps us understand the issues and systems that affect the health of people in our community. It also gives us a chance to hear from community members so we can learn what matters most and shape our work for the next three years. We use what we learn to set goals and build programs that can make the biggest difference.

Read the 2025 CHNA
Health and well-being belong to everyone. We focus on programs, education and partnerships that reach the Greater Lowell community where it matters most.
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Parking

There are also designated parking areas for patients outside the following areas at the Lowell General:

  • The emergency department (located directly in front of the Emergency Department) is designated for emergency department patients only
  • The Cancer Center, main campus, designated for Cancer Center patients only
  • Louis M. Saab Family Building, Saints campus
  • Handicap parking available at all patient entrances
Patients and visitors using the main entrance of the hospital may park in the central parking lot or parking garage at our campuses.

Emergency Room vs Urgent Care, What’s the Difference?

When to go to an Urgent Care Center

Is your life in danger? If not, you don't have to go to the Emergency Room. For a surprising number of illnesses and injuries, it's faster and less expensive to go to an urgent care center. You can get immediate attention for allergies, rash or hives, minor eye injuries, dehydration, urinary symptoms, scrapes or lacerations, sprains or possible fractures, stings and bites, minor burns, or conditions needing X-rays or laboratory tests. 

When to go to the Emergency Room

If you have medical event or accident that could cause serious harm or death, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Room as quickly as possible. Typical life-threatening situations include chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty speaking or breathing or some other major trauma. The Emergency Room is not your best choice if you have an injury or illness that a few stitches or a medication could solve. 

 
 Mary Joe, MD examines an urgent care patient lying on table at Lowell General Hospital's Tewksbury office.
When you have an unexpected injury or illness, is it better to go to an urgent care center or the emergency room? It's important to understand your options.