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Nashoba Valley Medical Center Hosts Free Medical Seminar
Are Thyroid Nodules a Serious Health Problem?
Ayer, MA – August 13 2012- Nashoba Valley Medical Center is offering a “Meet the Expert” medical seminar on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 6pm-7pm at the hospital. The seminar, presented by Roshney Jacob, MD, will focus on defining thyroid nodules and identifying their malignant potential. Dr. Roshney will discuss how nodules are evaluated and give a brief overview on the management of thyroid cancer.
Dr. Roshney is an endocrinologist at Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s Diabetes and Endocrine Center. She specializes in diabetes, metabolic disorders, and numerous endocrine issues including thyroid, pituitary and adrenal dysfunction.
“Meet the Expert” is a monthly program offered at Nashoba Valley Medical Center. All lectures are free and open to the general public. A 1.0 contact hour will be awarded to health care professionals at the completion of the presentation. Registration is required by calling 978-784-9204 or by email to rosanna.casavecchia@steward.org. Nashoba Valley Medical Center is located at 200 Groton Road in Ayer, MA.
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About Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC), a member of Steward Health Care, offers community-based primary care and specialty services. Areas of clinical strength include emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and general surgery. NVMC also offers comprehensive Diabetes and Endocrine Center, a Travel Clinic and Occupational Health Services. To learn more visit www.nashobamed.orgor call 978-784-9000.
About Steward Health Care
Steward Health Care is the largest fully integrated community care organization and community hospital network in New England. Headquartered in Boston, Steward is the third largest employer in MA with more than 17,000 employees serving more than one million patients annually in 85 communities. Hospitals in the system include Saint Anne’s in Fall River, Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Norwood Hospital, Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton and Quincy Medical Center. Other Steward Health Care entities include Steward Medical Group, Steward Hospice and Home Care, Laboure College, and Por Cristo. Further information is available at www.steward.org.
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 12, 2012
