US-based vascular care network The Vascular Care Group (TVCG) has partnered with Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, in an effort to enhance vascular care services for patients.

The collaboration aims to address the critical need for vascular care services at the state-owned facility, especially for patients from economically and socially vulnerable backgrounds.

Run by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital provides acute, subacute and ambulatory care for a diverse group of patients, who are referred by private providers and public agencies.

The partnership with TVCG aims to bridge gaps in vascular care, ensuring equal access to treatment for all patients.

TVCG board-certified vascular surgeon Dr Daniel Gorin said: “Our mission has always been to deliver exceptional vascular care in a way that’s affordable, accessible, and rooted in compassion.

“We are honoured to bring our team’s expertise to Shattuck Hospital and stand alongside their dedicated staff in serving this community.

“Access to vascular care shouldn’t depend on where you live or your insurance status. Our goal is to make sure every patient - especially those most at risk - can get the care they need, close to home, with dignity and respect.”

By working with TVCG's vascular care experts, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital expects to improve the diagnosis, intervention and management of vascular diseases.

This is important in preventing severe complications for patients who might otherwise struggle to receive necessary care.

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Surgery chief Dr William Rockett said: “Our patients often face complex challenges - from chronic illness to housing insecurity.

“This partnership with The Vascular Care Group will allow us to offer specialised care that’s often hard to come by in safety-net settings. It will be a game changer for us.”

TVCG provides care to patients in more than 12 locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts and southern Maine.