Melrose-Wakefield Hospital (often abbreviated to "Melrose-Wakefield" or "Mel-Wak") is a 234-bed non-profit hospital located in Melrose, Massachusetts. It is one of two general hospitals operated by Melrose based Hallmark Health System.
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital was home to the world's first cochlear implant and laser surgery and it was among the first hospitals in the country to offer same day surgery. It is also among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for stroke care and the top 15% in the nation for heart attack treatment.
The hospital's door-to-balloon time is 92.67 minutes, compared with a national average of 155 minutes. Melrose-Wakefield Hospital also exceeds state averages for successful and timely patient outcomes.
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