Hawthorn Medical Associates

11/12/2025

Pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. One of the major challenges associated with pancreatic cancer is that the condition often goes undetected for a long time because signs and symptoms don’t always occur until advanced stages. By the time symptoms occur, cancer cells are likely to have spread to other parts of the body.

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer has not been determined. However, genetics appear to play a role. Talk to your doctor about family history and risk factors.

10/20/2025

Hawthorn Medical is proud to support your work creating a strong local food system!

⭐Funder Friday!⭐

Today we want to thank Associates for their ongoing support of our work! They have invested in our mission to increase access to fresh local foods for our more vulnerable community members for several years and we are grateful to them for their ongoing support!

We cannot do any of this work without our committed funders and donors!

10/15/2025

Hawthorn learned today that letters were sent in error to our Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO members informing them that Hawthorn was no longer contracted with them. This is false. BCBS is aware of this error and they are sending out retraction letters immediately.

10/02/2025

Have an upcoming appointment? Complete the check-in process from home to save time when you arrive at the clinic. Pay visit copays, verify your medical and insurance information, respond to questionnaires, and electronically sign documents. To set up an account, visit www.brownhealth.org/mychart.

09/29/2025

Honored for her 13+ years of exceptional leadership managing Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Weight Loss, and Infectious Disease departments, Diane Grota works countless hours, and jumps in to answer calls, make appointments and accommodate urgent patient needs. Her kind and gentle approach ensures all patients receive care with respect, dignity, and compassion. Congratulations, Diane. We are very proud of you.

09/25/2025

Hawthorn Medical has been informed by the onsite Quest Laboratory that their hours of operation will be adjusted beginning Monday, September 29.
New hours are:
531 Faunce Corner Road
Monday - Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday - closed

535 Faunce Corner Road
Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday - closed

09/17/2025

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Benjamin Brink to our medical staff. Dr. Brink is a general cardiologist with additional expertise in cardiometabolic health, advanced management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and the role of nutrition in cardiovascular disease prevention. Learn more about Dr. Brink on our website: https://www.hawthornmed.com/physician/benjamin-brink/

09/16/2025

As we continue to manage our medical record transition, we appreciate your patience and understanding. We know that there are longer waits to check-in and on the phone. As a reminder, you can message your provider using MyChart patient portal and can also pre-register for your appointments to speed up your check-in process. Visit www.brownhealth.org/mychart

09/09/2025

Hawthorn Medical is proud to support AHA! Night on September 11!

Save the date for the next AHA! Night: NB Cultures on Thursday, September 11th! It's a celebration of the history, creativity, and diversity that makes New Bedford the dynamic city it is today. September's AHA! Night is sponsored by Hawthorn Medical.

Here's a preview of what's happening:

▶️ Listen to traditional Cape Verdean music from Harmony Band at The Stepping Razor!
▶️ This month's Seaport Sessions features a Fado quartet led by Fadista Sandy Batista.
▶️ Hear from Hartman Deetz as he discusses the Wampum tradition at Bushwood Tailors OppShop, where you can also explore his jewelry (featured in this month's AHA! Night advertising).
▶️ There you can also learn how to play Marralhinha, a traditional Azorean marble-and-dice board game, and learn more about Não me Digas, a pop-up event for conversational Portuguese.
▶️ At Gallery X, experience the historical reenactment of the Strike of 1928 by the New Bedford Textile Workers Union and explore a special exhibit of textile art about mill workers by Deborah Baronas.
▶️ The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents the opening of the International Guild of Knot Tyers Exposition which celebrates New Bedford’s deep maritime traditions while spotlighting the artistry of knot-tying practices from around the world.
▶️ Come to the opening receptions of The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity and I Return With a Feeling of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza at the New Bedford Art Museum.

Events are added to the schedule every day, so check our website for more details.


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