Tewksbury Hospital

• Hospital Information
• Mission Statement
• Programs Offered
• Career Opportunities
• Public Water Supply
• Directions to Tewksbury Hospital
• Tewksbury Hospital Privacy Policy (PDF) | Word

Hospital Information

Mission Statement

To provide comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illnesses.

Programs Offered

• Huntington's Disease Program
• Acute and Chronic Care for Adults and Geriatric Patients
• Services to Medically Ill /Mentally Ill Patients
• Hathorne Units and Rehabilitation Center for Department of Mental Health
  • Other Campus Programs
• 160 Bed Nichols Program for Substance Abusing Men
• 30 Bed Sheehan Program for Substance Abusing Women
• CenterPoint Residential Program for Severe Mentally Ill Teenage Boys Committed by Court
• Lowell Community Health Center 25 Bed Detox Unit
• Center for Addictive Behaviors - Methadone Treatment Program for 10 Women and their Children  
• Departments of Public Health and Mental Health - Psychology Services Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (PDF) | Word

Huntington's Disease Program

Tewksbury Hospital cares for patients in the middle and more advanced stages of Huntington's Disease (HD) that need extended care. The cognitive, movement and mood disorders that comprise HD in a relatively younger person may pose placement challenges for families. For the last several years the hospital has dedicated an entire unit to the care of patients with HD.

Inquiries and referrals to our inpatient extended care program may be made to our Coordinator of Admissions, Ellen Prokop, RN at (978) 851-7321, extension 2527.

Based on availability and assurance of a discharge, short-term admissions may be arranged for patients in unique situations.

The multidisciplinary outpatient clinic operates once a month on a Tuesday morning. Steven Hersch, MD is the clinic neurologist. Clinic services are available to citizens of the Commonwealth and the other New England states.

For a clinic appointment call Cindy Kelleher, RN at (978) 851-7321, extension 2375.

General questions about our Huntington’s Disease Service and other available resources may be directed to the Director of Huntington’s Disease Services, James Pollard at (978) 851-7321, extension 2450 or James.Pollard@state.ma.us.

Public Water Supply

Tewksbury Hospital Operates its own public water supply.

• Annual Drinking Water Report 2007 (PDF) | Word

Directions

From Boston/Route 128 (I-95): Take Route 93 North to Exit 42 (Dascomb Road). Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow the road for approximately 3 miles. Go past the Little League ball fields (on your right) and bear left onto Chandler Street at the blinking light. Go approximately ¼ mile and turn left onto Hospital Drive. Proceed to the 3^rd left turn, look for signs indicating “Visitor Parking”, and enter the lot. Proceed to the Saunders Building, Courtyard Entrance , through the sliding doors and sign-in with the Officer at the desk.

From Route 495: Take Exit 38 (Route 38) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Follow Route 38 South (Main Street) approximately 3.5 miles to Tewksbury Center. Go through the set of lights after BankBoston (on the left). At the next set of lights turn left onto Chandler Street. Take your first right onto Hospital Drive. Proceed to the 3^rd left turn, look for signs indicating “Visitor Parking”, and enter the lot. Proceed to the Saunders Building, Courtyard Entrance , through the sliding doors and sign-in with the Officer at the desk.

From Route 3: Take Route 3 North to Route 495 North. Follow Route 495 North to Exit 38 (Route 38) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Follow Route 38 South (Main Street) approximately 3.5 miles to Tewksbury Center. Go through the set of lights after BankBoston (on the left). At the next set of lights turn left onto Chandler Street. Take your first right onto Hospital Drive. Proceed to the 3^rd left turn, look for signs indicating “Visitor Parking”, and enter the lot. Proceed to the Saunders Building, Courtyard Entrance , through the sliding doors and sign-in with the Officer at the desk.