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Morton Hospital in Taunton is a 144-bed acute care community hospital serving patients and families in southeastern Massachusetts. In addition to a compassionate and skilled team of caregivers who treat patients like family, we provide comprehensive health care services including state-of-the-art imaging services, emergency care, orthopedics and rehabilitation services, substance abuse treatment, and a variety of surgical services including general, breast, vascular, podiatric and weight loss surgery. We continue to invest in patient care services and programs. Over the past few years, we’ve invested more than $90 million in renovations and new technology upgrades, including open-bore MRI imaging and low-dose CT, a $25 million state-of-the-art Emergency Department, and new world class doctors and specialists. In addition to earning our Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, in 2019, Morton Hospital has earned the following achievements:
- Awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group (Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020)
- Voted "Best Hospital" in the 2021 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards for the Metro South Region
- Center for Weight Control accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program®
- "Empowering Youth to Succeed" Business Recognition Award from Taunton Area School to Career (2019)
- Center for Wound Healing Community Award from Co-Op (2019)
- Designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology
- Lab Program Accreditation by the College of American Pathologists and American Academy of Blood Banks
- Mammography Program Accreditation by the American College of Radiology
- Breast Ultrasound Program Accreditation by the American College of Radiology
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Program Accreditation by the American College of Radiology
Morton Hospital maintains partnerships with Mass General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Level 1 trauma centers and leading academic medical centers for emergency care. In addition, oncology patients have access to Dana Farber cancer services through the hospital’s affiliation with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at St. We also offer urgent care services through our partnership with Health Express – located in Raynham, MA. DISCLAIMER: Steward Health Care System welcomes and encourages open discussion on social media sites. While Steward makes reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms, it does not moderate all comments and cannot always respond in a timely manner to online requests for information. Steward reserves the sole right to review, edit and/or delete any comments it deems inappropriate. Inappropriate comments and posts may include abusive or hurtful comments about a participant, off topic and redundant comments, comments using foul language, personal attacks or defamatory statements, or comments that violate the privacy of our patients and their families. Information posted on Steward’s social media sites is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a question about a specific medical condition, you should speak with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. By submitting content to any of Steward’s social media sites, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants my use this information in ways beyond the control of Steward. If you do not wish to have the information you share made available beyond Steward’s social media sites, then you should not post this information to these sites.
03/20/2026
Learn more about why fiber is good for you, how much you really need, and practical tips for making sure you get enough fiber every day from Laura Rhue, MSN, APRN-BC, a nurse practitioner with Morton Hospital’s Digestive Disease Center.
Looking to increase your daily fiber? Learn more about the dos and don’ts of maxing out your fiber intake.
03/19/2026
To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. Many may find this season to be a motivator for change, as the sunshine and warmer weather tends to reenergize us and inspire action. Whether that action is for physical health, mental health, or for reconnecting with friends and family, springtime will undoubtedly improve overall mood and energies.
To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. After the last few weeks of snowstorms and lawns covered in snow that refuses to melt, the ...
03/16/2026
March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more worldwide.
Essential Tremor is a common condition that affects about one in 20 people over age 60, and while it involves a tremor it is not the same as Parkinson's disease.
03/13/2026
Are you or a loved one suffering from sleep apnea? Hear about Inspire Therapy from Dr. Ameer Shah, ENT surgeon with our Center for Sleep Medicine team. He recently joined a podcast to discuss how this innovative treatment option works and has been helping our patients breathe normally and sleep more peacefully. Learn more or request an appointment here: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/sleep-disorders-center/center-sleep-medicine-morton-hospital
In this episode, Chris and Nancy welcome Dr. Ameer Shah to discuss Inspire, a revolutionary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Shah breaks down the s...
03/11/2026
Dr. Rimini Breakstone, an oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute, has noticed the trend of younger people being diagnosed in colorectal cancer.
The death of actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 is underscoring the prevalence of colorectal cancer, especially in younger age groups.
03/09/2026
March is National Nutrition Month! Eating well with a healthy lunch helps keep you fueled and focused for your day. Here are a few strategies to help power up your lunch break.
Eating well during the workday with a healthy lunch helps keep you fueled and focused. Here are a few strategies to help power up your lunch break. Plan ahead ...
03/06/2026
In recognition of National Professional Social Work Month, we express our gratitude to our amazing social workers who make a positive impact on so many of our patients every single day. Thank you for your advocacy, compassion, and dedication to improving lives and providing equitable care for our community.
03/03/2026
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early. We encourage everyone to understand their risk, recognize symptoms, and talk with their provider about appropriate screening.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Discover tips and advice for screening, prevention and treatment straight from our experts. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early. At Brown University Health,...
03/02/2026
This week, we are celebrating Employee Appreciation Week at Morton Hospital! We are deeply grateful for the dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment our employees show in caring for our patients, supporting our community, and uplifting one another!
02/27/2026
We are deeply grateful to the first responders and EMS teams across Rhode Island and Massachusetts who supported our staff during severe weather, even helping provide transportation so critical health care workers could reach their roles safely.
Your compassionate service and partnership make all the difference for the patients and communities we serve. 🚑❄️
02/27/2026
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery is one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity. It is not an “easy way out,” and it requires long-term commitment. Decades of research now show that it can dramatically improve health, quality of life, and even life expectancy.
Bariatric surgery can do more than help you lose weight—research shows it helps improve overall health, quality of life, and even mental health.
02/25/2026
The blizzard of 2026 was no match for our amazing Morton team. We are truly grateful to our many staff members who have braved the storm over the last few days. From spending the night at the hospital to make sure we were properly staffed and picked up extra shifts to assisting with snow removal and even helping our EMS partners get through the snow, our team did whatever it took to take care of our patients and each other. Thank you for your incredible dedication!
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Morton Hospital in Taunton is a 112-bed acute care community hospital serving patients and families in southeastern Massachusetts. In addition to a compassionate and skilled team of caregivers who treat patients like family, we provide comprehensive health care services including state-of-the-art imaging services, emergency care, orthopedics and rehabilitation services, and a variety of surgical services including general, breast, vascular, podiatric and weight loss surgery. Please click here to view a full list of our specialties.
We continue to invest in patient care services and programs. Over the past few years, we’ve invested more than $90 million in renovations and new technology upgrades, including open-bore MRI imaging and low-dose CT, a $25 million state-of-the-art Emergency Department, and new world class doctors and specialists.
In addition to earning our Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, in 2019, Morton Hospital was honored with the following achievements from Healthgrades®:
Named One of America's 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery™ in 2019
Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for General Surgery in 2019
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke in 2019
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services in 2019
Recipient of the 2019 Stroke Care Excellence Award™
Recipient of the 2019 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
Recipient of the 2019 General Surgery Excellence Award™
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD
Morton Hospital maintains partnerships with Mass General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Level 1 trauma centers and leading academic medical centers for emergency care. In addition, oncology patients have access to Dana Farber cancer services through the hospital’s affiliation with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. We also offer urgent care services through our partnership with Health Express – located in Raynham, MA.
DISCLAIMER: Steward Health Care System welcomes and encourages open discussion on social media sites. While Steward makes reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms, it does not moderate all comments and cannot always respond in a timely manner to online requests for information.
Steward reserves the sole right to review, edit and/or delete any comments it deems inappropriate. Inappropriate comments and posts may include abusive or hurtful comments about a participant, off topic and redundant comments, comments using foul language, personal attacks or defamatory statements, or comments that violate the privacy of our patients and their families.
Information posted on Steward’s social media sites is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a question about a specific medical condition, you should speak with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
By submitting content to any of Steward’s social media sites, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants my use this information in ways beyond the control of Steward. If you do not wish to have the information you share made available beyond Steward’s social media sites, then you should not post this information to these sites.
