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Bridget Murphy, RN, a nursing supervisor for the overnight shift at Cheshire Medical Center.

Bridget Murphy: Sticking with Cheshire

Now an overnight shift nursing supervisor, Bridget sought greener grass during the first winter COVID-19 surge, but chose to return to her home away from home.

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Cafeteria staff working in the DHMC kitchen

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Awarded on the Forbes Best-In-State Employers List

Forbes’ Best-In-State Employers 2021 were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of approximately 80,000 Americans working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.

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A person cooking

Meal Planning Made Easy

Ruth Goldstein, outpatient dietitian, offers tips and resources to help create simple routines that take the stress out of healthy eating at home.

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Mother breastfeeding her baby

Cheshire Medical Center Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Re-Designation

As a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, Cheshire provides an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting every parent’s right to make the best decision for their family.

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Woman and man dancing in a kitchen

Stress Busters: Tips to Manage Stress with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Ruth Goldstein, a Registered Dietitian with Cheshire Medical Center, spends a lot of time talking with patients about food and stress. Here’s her five top tips!

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Group of people sitting around a table, eating a meal

Start Eating Better During American Diabetes Month: 5 Easy Tips

Since 40% of us need to eat mindfully to prevent complications from diabetes, Registered Dietitian Rachael Lenthall offers sustainable steps for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

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Elisabeth B. Wilson, MD, MPH, MS-HPEd

Elisabeth B. Wilson, MD, joins D-HH and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine as new chair of the Department of Community and Family Medicine

Dr. Wilson has accepted the role as chair and professor of the Department of Community and Family Medicine for the D-HH system and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. She begins her role in March 2022 and will succeed Cathleen Morrow, MD as chair.

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Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP) Award Winners Kelsey Page and Lindsey Cushing stand outside Cheshire Medical Center with their awards.

Lindsey Cushing and Kelsey Page Honored by Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP)

The certified SANE nurses proposed a program that would expand their services to children and domestic violence survivors, then offer outpatient follow-up care.

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Man using a mobile phone while sitting in front of a computer.

7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Health Care with myDH

Dana Carley, patient portal concierge at Cheshire Medical Center, gives tips on new and popular myDH and MyChart features, such as direct scheduling and messaging.

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Cathy Schlichting

Now in Remission, Cathy Schlichting Received World-Class Breast Cancer Care Close to Home

Cathy shares why she chose Cheshire’s nationally accredited Breast Care Center for her care.

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