Winchester Hospital News

Winchester Hospital’s new surgical suite will feature six completely renovated operating rooms, including one hybrid room and one to house the latest generation da Vinci surgical robot. “To maintain the personal patient experience that is so special at Winchester Hospital, we need to update the holding areas, the operating rooms themselves, as well as the postoperative recovery areas,” said Bill Breckwoldt, MD, president of Middlesex Surgical Associates.

After their experience with the CuddleCot, Meghan and Kristen Jackman wanted to provide the same comfort to other grieving families. They started the Braden Patrick Jackman Memorial Foundation, raising money through an annual softball tournament to provide CuddleCots and other resources to Massachusetts hospitals.

Mohammed Jaleel, MD, and his practice, Winchester Hospital Inpatient Physicians, have made a $50,000 gift to start a fund named after Marlene Williamson, RN, MSN. Marlene, Winchester’s beloved assistant chief nursing officer, is retiring in July after 40 years.

“My father-in-law revered nurses,” explained Deb McDonough. “Two of his sisters, a daughter and a niece all chose that time-honored profession. He also appreciated the talented and dedicated nurses he worked with at Winchester Hospital. His quiet philanthropic leadership for nursing education made huge ripples of impact in our community.”

This Winchester couple says it’s never too early to begin estate planning. Providing for Winchester Hospital “is like investing in our own community,” says Jack Roll. “We want the hospital to thrive and be here when we need it.”