Articles by Milford Regional

American Heart Month – Preventative Measures to Care for Your Heart

February 27, 2023 // 0 Comments

American Heart Month is a time to take a moment to consider one’s own heart health. We spoke with Milford Regional Cardiologist Scott Brownstein, MD, FACC, about the importance of exercise, proper nutrition, and steps to [Read More...]

Extreme Cold and Injuries – Signs of Frostbite and Hypothermia

February 2, 2023 // 0 Comments

With extreme temperatures setting in this weekend comes the severe risk of cold-related injuries. We spoke with Mark Fitzgerald, MD, with Milford Regional Physician Group about the cold-related injuries he sees in urgent [Read More...]

Emergency vs. Urgent/Primary Care: Guidance from Milford Regional Chief Medical Officer

December 22, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH, Chief Medical OfficerMilford Regional Medical Center As recent headlines emphasize, hospitals are extremely busy as the winter season ushers in increased cases of respiratory illness, notably [Read More...]

Veterans Day 2022: Three Milford Regional Vets Share Their Stories of Service

November 11, 2022 // 0 Comments

Veterans Day is a time to reflect upon the service that all military members have provided in the history of this country. At Milford Regional Medical Center we have veterans who can be found across many of our various [Read More...]

Fall Injury Prevention Guide: Raking, Wood Chopping and Pumpkins

October 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

Fall is a time for warm drinks, fireside chats and carving pumpkins, but like all physical activities, bad form can leave you prone to injury. Physical Therapists Samantha Hubley, Michael Scola and Jason Skeldon provide tips [Read More...]

Tips to Avoid a Fright on Halloween Night

October 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

Dr. Thomas Evans, Milford Regional’s Assistant Director of the Emergency Department, provides parents a few tips to avoid a trip to the hospital on Halloween. Because trick or treating typically takes place in the dark, [Read More...]

Nurses Week 2022 – Celebrating Our Nurses Throughout the Years!

May 6, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Judy Kelly, Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer Nurses Week provides us the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and impact nurses have on our patients, families, and community. It [Read More...]

Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins to Run 126th Boston Marathon for Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation

February 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

On an unusually warm February day in Hopkinton, Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins blesses the weather as he laces up his neon green running shoes to once again trek through a mixture of snow, salt, mud, and ice. To his right is the iconic [Read More...]