Hospital Information

Chief Executive Officer:Katherine A. Chmiel, RN, MS. MPA
Location:3 Randolph Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Telephone Number:(781) 828-2440
FAX Number:(781) 821-4086
Origination Date:1907
Original Use:Medical care and education of youngsters with birth defects and Polio.
Inpatient Capacity:110
Average Daily Census:86
Accreditation:Joint Commission Accreditation - 2008

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Mission Statement

The mission of The Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) is to provide medical, habilitative, rehabilitative, recreational, educational and vocational services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their maximum level of independence in all aspects of life.



Board of Trustees

  • Thomas F. Norton, Chairman
  • Thomas J. Martin
  • Richard J. Meelia
  • Jude L. O'Hara
  • Yvonne A. Shelton, M.D.

Emeritus

  • Arthur M. Pappas, M.D.

Programs Offered

  1. Chronic rehabilitative and habilitative care for children and young adults with physical disabilities
  2. Comprehensive Therapeutic Services including Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapies
  3. On-Site SEIS, Special Educational Services in Institutional Settings, for Residential and 35 Day Program Participants (K-12), Operated by the Department of Education
  4. Comprehensive specialized recreation activities for both inpatient and outpatient
  5. Rehabilitation Engineering Services
  6. Summer Camp Programs
  7. Outpatient Services

Population Served

The Massachusetts Hospital School serves the more complex medical, educational, rehabilitative and recreational needs of children and young adults with the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other Neuromuscular Disorders, Myelodysplasia, Spina Bifida, Trauma based disability including brain injury and other congenital or acquired physically debilitating disorders MHS is open to Massachusetts children and young adults from ages 6 to 22, who require medical management for a physical disability.

Please use this link www.mhsf.us to visit the Massachusetts Hospital School and learn more about the children and the various programs. You can use the site to download forms necessary for volunteering, admissions, and donations. Thank you!

Directions to Massachusetts Hospital School

From Boston:
Take the Southeast
Expressway to Rte. 128 N. Follow Rte. 128 N. to Exit 2A (Stoughton/Rte. 138).
Follow Rte. 138 to second set of lights. Take a right turn onto Randolph St. MHS is about one half mile on the left side.

From Fall River:
 Take Rte. 24 to Exit 19B (Stoughton). At Sixth traffic light (Rte. 138), turn right. Follow Rte. 138 about four miles. At third set of lights (Randolph St.), turn left. MHS is about one half mile on left.

From New Bedford:
 Take Rte. 140 to Rte. 24. Follow directions as from Fall River.

From Cape Cod:
Crossing the Sagamore Bridge: Take Rte. 6 to Rte. 3 N. to Rte. 128 N. to Exit 2A (Stoughton/Rte. 138). Follow Rte. 138 to second set of lights. Go right onto Randolph St. MHS is about one half mile on the left.

Crossing the Bourne Bridge: Take Rte. 495 to Rte. 24 N. Follow directions as from Fall River.

From Route 95(points North):
Take Rte. 128 S. to Exit 2A (Stoughton/Rte. 138). Follow Rte. 138 to second set of lights. Go right onto Randolph St. MHS is about one half file on the left side.

This information is provided by the Bureau of Public Health Facilities within the Department of Public Health.