All Health + Wellness Stories

You do not have to suffer: FAQs and myths about gynecological care
Carlye Atkinson, MSN, CNM, discusses preventative OB/GYN care, insurance for annual visits, and symptoms you should address immediately.

Jennifer McCalley: Offering compassion and empowerment in the face of serious illness
Returning to Cheshire, Jennifer McCalley, LICSW, ACHP-SW, now serves in a newly created social worker and program manager position for Palliative Care and Oncology .

New initiative to improve demographic information of Dartmouth Health patients underway
The 9-month project, "We Ask Because We Care," which is currently in its first phase, is intended to help providers and patients develop the optimal care plan to meet each individual patient's health needs.

Run and read a marathon
This fun and engaging program excites kids about intellectual and physical agility by incorporating reading with the annual Kid's DeMar Marathon!

Cheshire Medical Center selects Joseph L. Perras, MD, as president and CEO
As president and CEO, Joseph L. Perras, MD, will have overall responsibility for ensuring that the mission and strategic objectives of Cheshire Medical Center are achieved in an efficient, effective, and high-quality manner.

Out-of-the-box outdoor activities
Try some different activities to get outside and enjoy the regular physical activity that brings abundant health benefits.

Can the Monadnock Region become a trauma-informed community?
Trauma significantly impacts people's health and our community, recently the Healthy Monadnock Alliance's Behavioral Health Working Group received a grant to help change that.

Certified nurses—gaining specialized skills for exceptional care
Building robust knowledge of their specialties, these nurses demonstrate their expertise and elevate their careers through professional certifications.

Sara Gilbert: Supporting behavioral health in our community
Driven to integrate medical and psychiatric care over the past three decades, Gilbert has inspired more compassionate Emergency Department care

Sam Field and Ryan Hornblower: Answering the call of nursing at Cheshire
Inspired by the passion and commitment of their nursing colleagues, these professionals are shifting careers to become nurses themselves.