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Tanya Brown, a white woman, is shown with members of her bariatrics surgery team

Bariatric weight loss surgery helps Tanya Brown 'take on the world'

With help from expert care team at Cheshire, procedure changes everything for 'rock star' grandmother

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Female urse lies in a hospital bed pretending to be a patient with a male doctor and female nurse standing beside her bed

Cheshire Medical Center offers life-saving treatment for ICU patients with kidney failure

New machines cleanse the bloodstream of waste products until kidneys regain function

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Two adults in winter gear looking happy and playful while on a walk in the snow

Top tips to manage stress and boost your immunity

Ongoing stress adversely affects your immunity and long-term health. Psychologist, Catherine Schuman, PhD, of Family & Community Care, offers advice for dealing with life's challenges.

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A child makes a toast with a class of water with their family around a laden holiday table

Holiday eating: Feast or famine? Try moderation and celebration

Amy Ansaldo, RD, a registered dietitian at Cheshire, shares strategies for healthy eating this holiday season that everyone can learn.

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From left: Sally A. Kraft, MD, MPH; Susan E. Mooney, MD, MS, FACOG; Joseph L. Perras, MD; and Jennifer E. Gilkie.

Dartmouth Health executives named to 2024 class of New Hampshire 200, honoring the state’s business leaders

The New Hampshire 200 are selected for having made their mark on New Hampshire’s economy, business climate and the state as a whole.

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Woman holds tailbone in pain while on the ground, having fallen on ice

Don’t take a digger: How to prevent and recover from winter slips and falls

Physical therapist Sharil Cass, PT, DPT, NCS, discusses the best body mechanics and footwear for walking in wintery conditions and how to get back on your feet should you take a dive.

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nursing students

Cheshire Medical Center to hire New England College nursing students while they complete their nursing degree

Nursing students earn credits and wages while completing the three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing .

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Vivek Venugopal, MD; Mia Qin, MD; and Charles Qin, MD

New orthopaedic surgeons a boon to bones in the community

Bringing specialized training and the latest techniques, new fellowship-trained surgeons elevate the level of care, accessibility, and expertise patients can expect at Cheshire.

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Cheshire's nursing leadership presents Tamika with the Rising Star Award

Tamika Marciniec, BSN, RN, CPAN, named 2023 Rising Star

The New Hampshire Nurses Association’s (NHNA) Rising Star Award celebrates significant leadership potential and nursing advocacy.

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A beautiful array of fiber-filled foods such as nuts, beans, berries, vegetables, fruits

Why all the fuss over fiber?

Dietitian Ashley Bombicino, RD, LDN, explains how increasing foods with this key nutrient helps you improve your gut and heart health and manage your weight and blood sugar.

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