Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

12/23/2025

Congratulations to MHA’s Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Patricia Noga, on being named a Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)!

This distinguished designation honors her sustained contributions to nursing leadership, commitment to service, and impactful role in shaping the healthcare landscape.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/idD89

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Congratulations to the newly appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Claire Seguin!

Starting January 1, Seguin will bring her more than three decades of clinical and leadership experience to the role, having previously served as the organization's Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/ySW3Y

12/16/2025

Phase Two, complete ✅

Cape Cod Healthcare has finished construction on its new dedicated cardiac and inpatient floors, adding much-needed capacity to better serve patients across the region.

Read more here ⤵️

Cape Cod Healthcare has completed construction on its new, dedicated cardiac and inpatient floors — the second phase of its multiyear, $215 million expansion project.

12/16/2025

12/15/2025

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

“I see our role as administrators as somebody who removes barriers and makes it easier for clinicians to take care of patients.”

Congratulations to Heywood Hospital’s President & CEO, Rozanna Penney for being named a Champion of Health Care from Worcester Business Journal!

Read more about her leadership journey here ⤵️

Penney joined the Gardner-based hospital system in 2019 as its chief certified registered nurse anesthetist, and in just four years time, she had become its CEO.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Athol Hospital for its 2025 Performance Leadership Award for outstanding patient outcomes!

A well-deserved recognition of all you do for your patients and your community.

Heywood Hospital

🎉 Big News! 🎉
We’re excited to share that Athol Memorial Hospital has been recognized with a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for outstanding patient outcomes!

Awarded by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, this honor places us in the top quartile of rural hospitals nationwide — a true testament to the skill, dedication, and compassion our team shows every day. 💙

This achievement is thanks to:

👩‍⚕️ Our incredible staff — your commitment to exceptional care makes all the difference.
🏥 Our amazing community — your trust inspires us to keep raising the bar.
🤝 Our valued partners — special thanks to the Massachusetts State Office of Rural Health and the Department of Public Health for your ongoing support.

We’re proud to serve you, and we’re committed to continuing our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare close to home. Thank you for being part of our journey!

12/10/2025

Martha's Vineyard Hospital is trying something new to enhance access to primary care: a 24/7 virtual primary care practice that pairs patients with physicians remotely while working closely with on-Island clinicians.

Read more about Care Connect primary care practice here ⤵️

As the Vineyard struggles with a lack of primary care physicians, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is launching a new service it hopes can clear its extensive patient waiting list.