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Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
New Englanders' fashion and leisure activities vary seasonally. You should also have an emergency preparedness kit and plan to handle whatever surprises each season may bring. Tricia Zahn, MPH gives some tips and resources so you’ll be ready for anything
Crossing the Finish Line First
Running cross country led Cara Weiner, MPA, PA-C, to a career in orthopaedic surgery and first place in the DeMar Marathon.
Discussion Addresses Healthcare’s Role in Creating Public Policy
Aalok Khole, MD, FACP, infectious diseases physician at Cheshire, recently participated in a panel discussion called “The Healthcare Organization’s Role in Formulating Public Policy” at Shaping the Future 3.0 at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kerry Kelley Nurtures Our Community One Miracle at a Time
Kerry builds relationships and priceless memories supporting people through Cheshire Doulas, including her own daughter’s first birth.
Family Medicine Residency Program Receives Competitive Federal Grant
A federal grant of $750,000 will help support the development of rural family medicine residency program at Cheshire Medical Center for our region.
Balanced Snacks
Including one to two balanced snacks in your daily meal plan can help you feel your best, according to our expert, Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD. She shares her favorite snack recommendations and combinations to get you started with this new healthy habit.
Injury Prevention: Prepare Your Body for Hiking
David Potach, PT, SCS, CSCS, director of rehabilitation at Cheshire and author of Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy, offers advice and simple exercises to prevent common injuries on the trail.
As U.S. declares monkeypox national health emergency, Dartmouth Health gives updates on its response to crisis
Hotline established to address questions about disease
Updated guidance for donating blood
New guidance from the Food and Drug Administration may now allow you to donate blood.
Breast Milk Donation: Mutual Support in a Time of Need
At Cheshire Medical Center, infants in need can receive donated breastmilk as inpatients. Emily Nichols and Christina DeTurris of Obstetrics and Gynecology, explain why donors also benefit from giving their milk at Cheshire.