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Lahey Computer Systems was originally founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1923 by world renowned combat surgeon Dr. Frank H. Lahey. Its first three decades of operation saw tremendous growth, often outpacing its physical capacity in Boston's Kenmore Square. During this time, Lahey Clinic patients occupied the majority of beds at neighboring Boston hospitals including the New England Deaconess Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), and the New England Baptist Hospital. Lahey's Commonwealth Avenue facilities grew increasingly overcrowded.
Faced with an expanding patient base, (notable patients included former United States president John F. Kennedy[5]], discussions for a new facility were drafted in partnership with New England Baptist Hospital, which long held close ties to Lahey Clinic. A partnership with New England Deaconess was also considered. However disagreement between administrators led Lahey officials to seek other options outside of downtown Boston.
A transition to its current facility in Burlington, MA completed in November 1980 under the leadership of then CEO, Dr. Robert E Wise. In 1994, Lahey opened an additional facility in Peabody, MA.
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