242 Green Street | Gardner, MA

FROM THE NORTH:
Take 495 South to Route 2 West
Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon}
Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street
Follow Matthews Street to the end
At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot

FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST:
Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive
Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West
Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon}
Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights
Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street
Follow Matthews street to the end
At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot

FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST
Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit
Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North
Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West
Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon}
Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights
Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St.
Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH
Route 95 North to
Route 495 North to
Route 2 West
Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon
Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights
Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St.
Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

FROM WORCESTER, MA
Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North
Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West
Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon}
Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights
Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St.
Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

Welcome to Heywood Hospital's Web Site. We hope this site will serve as one way you can obtain information about Heywood and our services. We invite you to call us or email us at any time for more information.

Heywood Hospital continues to focus on providing the highest quality of care in a compassionate and convenient manner. One of our current areas of focus is reducing the "hassle" factor for our patients. We know that the healthcare system can be confusing to navigate and sometimes very inconvenient. We are working on ways to make it easier to get the care and services you need. We welcome your feedback and ideas on how we could do this more effectively.

Heywood Hospital also continues to support important efforts to help those who do not have health insurance or access to dental care through our GHAP program. If you do not have insurance and would like more information, please call GHAP at (978) 630-6562.

If you would like to speak with me about any aspect of Heywood Hospital or our services, please feel free to call me at (978) 630-6225.

Thank you,
Daniel P. Moen,
President/CEO

Heywood Hospital opened its doors to receive patients on June 27, 1907. The Hospital was given to the Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital Corporation by Mrs. Henry Heywood and her daughter, Helen, in memory of their husband and father, Henry Heywood.

There has been steady and continuous growth in the years which have passed, showing how much the facilities are used and appreciated by the community and surrounding areas.

The first addition to the hospital came in 1921, adding Maternity and a Pediatrics ward. The north wing of the hospital was built in 1941 and consisted of three stories, the basement and the first and second floors; the third floor was finished in 1945. In 1952, the hospital again expanded to add the Obstetrical Department, Radiology, Laboratory and a new Pediatrics floor.

In 1961, a new surgical wing was opened on the south side of the hospital. In addition to the surgical suites, an eight bed Recovery Room, large Emergency Room area, Central Supply and educational classroom areas were added. On the first floor, a modern nursing unit was developed to include 40 medical and surgical beds. In 1972, a 3.5 million dollar expansion project was completed adding Coronary Care beds, Nuclear Medicine, Administrative offices and a much needed cafeteria. In 1978, the north wing was renovated and the 12 bed Mental Health Unit was completed.

In 1982, the Winchendon Hospital was acquired and converted to the Winchendon Health Center, expanding the service area. Also during that year, a new Radiology wing was added, housing the Radiographic Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and CT Scan Department in a modern, functional facility.

In 1990, a new Medical Office Building was completed which houses physician offices and a pharmacy. In 1993, the hospital completed several renovations and expansion projects including the Watkins Emergency Center, the LaChance Maternity Center, Physical Therapy, and the Mental Health Unit. In addition, major renovation projects began at the Winchendon Health Center and the hospital Annex building. The majority of these renovations were made possible by a successful $3.2 million capital campaign, involving more than 1,000 donors from the hospital and the community.

Conversion of the Pediatrics Unit to a Transitional Care Center was completed at the end of 1995. In 1996, the hospital completed an addition to the Medical Office Building and additional renovations to the Hospital Annex.

WHO WE ARE
Heywood Hospital is a community-oriented and supported not-for-profit acute care hospital governed by a local Board of Trustees. Our mission reflects the views and ideals of, and is upheld by, our trustees, incorporators, employees, physicians, and volunteers.

WHO WE SERVE
Heywood Hospital serves those who live or work in Gardner, Winchendon, Ashburnham, Westminster, Templeton, and Hubbardston, and others in need of our services. We provide services without regard to sex, race, age, creed, or financial status, and strive to meet the special needs of the physically or mentally challenged.

OUR SERVICES
Heywood Hospital provides a broad range of high quality medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric and psychiatric services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATIVE GOALS
Heywood Hospital is dedicated to improving the health status of the community by enhancing preventive and primary care, and by providing health education. We are also committed to improving access to care and to providing special services for the underserved. The Hospital works in partnership with other community agencies and providers to achieve these and other community improvement goals. We also foster collaboration and cooperation with other organizations to enhance services, reduce costs or more effectively meet needs.

OUR VALUES
Heywood Hospital recognizes the value and importance of each employee and physician. We strive to provide a safe and secure working environment and to encourage personal and professional growth. Care provided at Heywood Hospital is marked by warmth and compassion, is respectful of the dignity and need for privacy of each patient, and is customer-service oriented and driven. We strive to uphold high ethical standards and to fulfill the desires and preferences of our patients and their families in decisions regarding their medical care. We are dedicated to continuously improving the quality, convenience and comfort of the services we provide, while working to restrain the growth of healthcare costs in our community. We are also committed to managing and developing our financial resources to ensure our continued ability to achieve our mission.