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'It Works for Me': Cheshire Emergency Department Registrar Also Stars on Keene State College Soccer Field
Keene State men's soccer captain finds a part-time job — and a home — in Cheshire's ED. “On days where I have a home game, I end up coming in like 30, 45 minutes right after a game,” says Damir Hamzic. “I’ll just finish up, go home, shower, and I'm in.”

Cheshire Medical Center Names Gina O’Brien, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
O'Brien served as interim CMO since May 2023 and will continue to see patients in the pediatrics department.

Dartmouth Health Member CEOs Recognized in National Ranking of Top Rural Hospital Executives
Honorees were selected for their commitment to expanding hospital service lines, renovating and improving their facilities, and hiring talented team members.

Hitting the Slopes? Prevent ACL Injury with Tips from a Dartmouth Health Sports Medicine Specialist
Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to get outside and enjoy the season here in northern New England, but like any sport, it comes with risk of physical injury, especially if you don’t prepare your body ahead of time.

Cheshire Medical Center Employee Recognized by the New Hampshire Union Leader as a Top Young Professional
The annual recognition showcases dedicated young professionals who are difference-makers in their careers and communities.

Put Down the Avocado! Tips for Better Hand Safety
Cheshire experts offer best practices — plus a testimonial from an area culinary staple

Dartmouth Health addresses emergency department capacity concerns
While ED staff will continue to prioritize patients who are most urgently in need of care, patients with less pressing healthcare concerns coming to the DHMC ED should expect extended wait times.

Healthy hearts and happy taste buds: Ways you can eat for heart health
Registered Dietitian Amy Ansaldo, RD, LD gives a heaping helping info about ways nutrition can benefit your heart

Longtime Cheshire patient's extraordinary show of appreciation
Dick Comerford pens newspaper ad to thank Cheshire Medical Center, naming 30 individuals and entire departments in 924-word letter of appreciation.

Stopping cervical cancer in its tracks, together
Cervical cancer is not only an issue for women. From testing to understanding how HPV vaccination and safer sex protect loved ones, here’s how we can bring New Hampshire cervical cancer rates closer to zero.