Athol Hospital participation in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program
March, 6, 2026
Athol Hospital has been selected as one of eight hospitals nationwide to participate in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, bringing new…
Greater Gardner seeing resurgence in flu activity: What health experts are saying
February, 14, 2026
Greater Gardner is experiencing a severe flu season, with high hospitalizations and nearly 100 deaths in Massachusetts, prompting Heywood…
Addiction Services and Community Health: Insights from Heywood Healthcare
February, 10, 2026
Dr. Katherine Fitzgerald of Heywood Healthcare highlights addiction—especially alcohol use disorder—as a major local health issue and emphasizes…
Heywood Healthcare Unveils Long-Awaited Solar Panel Project, Advancing Renewable Energy and Operational Resilience
January, 13, 2026
Heywood Healthcare launched a long-delayed solar project at Heywood Hospital to support renewable energy and reduce costs. The project was…
Athol Hospital Recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Award by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
December, 5, 2025
Athol Hospital received the 2025 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health, recognizing it among the top-performing…
2025 Power 100: Rozanna Penney
May, 19, 2025
Rozanna Penney, President and CEO of Heywood Healthcare Penney has turned around the sinking ship that was Heywood Healthcare and today, the…
150 top places to work in healthcare|2025
April, 30, 2025
By: Anna Falvey Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Becker’s Healthcare is proud to unveil its 2025 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare,…
How an introverted CEO led her health system through its 'crucible moment'
November, 1, 2024
In a rare achievement among health systems, Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare successfully emerged from bankruptcy on Sept. 30 as a…
Mike Babineau and Andrea Welch Crowned King and Queen 12th Annual Heywood Healthy Harvest 5K Supporting Mental Health
October, 30, 2024
2024 HH5K Court Mike Babineau and Andrea Welch Crowned King and Queen 12th Annual Heywood Healthy Harvest 5K Supporting Mental Health Gardner, MA,…
Heywood Healthcare hosts Stakeholder Briefing
October, 3, 2024
Gardner, MA - October 3, 2024 – At a stakeholder briefing held on Thursday, Heywood Healthcare leadership and key community and state leaders…
Congratulations! Becker's Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know 2026
April, 30, 2026
Becker's Recognizes 146 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs for 2026 CHICAGO (April 2026) — Becker's Hospital Review is excited…
Heywood Hospital gets $150K for new equipment
March, 19, 2026
Heywood Hospital will receive $150,000 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts to purchase new ultrasound equipment.
2025 Power 100: Rozanna Penney
May, 19, 2025
Rozanna Penney, President and CEO of Heywood Healthcare Penney has turned around the sinking ship that was Heywood Healthcare and today, the…
150 top places to work in healthcare|2025
April, 30, 2025
By: Anna Falvey Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Becker’s Healthcare is proud to unveil its 2025 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare,…
Welcome to Athol Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital located in Massachusetts' North Quabbin region.
October, 1, 2024
Welcome to Athol Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital located in Massachusetts' North Quabbin region. Our hospital has been serving the community…