Health and Wellness

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Let Life Bloom: Organ and Tissue Donation Turn a Time of Loss into a Time of Hope

April is National Donate Life month and staff at Cheshire Medical Center are especially proud to support this campaign each year because a single donor can help so many people, including their own family.

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Deborah Hansen, MD, pediatrician, and Logan Freeman, RN, of Cheshire Medical Center care for Baby Ada Maynard with the help of D-H TeleICN.

A Lifeline for Newborns in Need

Cheshire Medical Center is among the New England hospitals supported by board-certified Dartmouth-Hitchcock neonatologists via Telemedicine during challenging births and the care of acutely ill infants.

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Celebrate a world of flavors: National Nutrition Month 2022; eat right. Academy of Nutrition and Diatetics

International Flavor Hacks: Celebrate Spices from Around the World

For National Nutrition Month, Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD, outpatient registered dietitian at Cheshire Medical Center, highlights the rich and distinct flavors of three regions—the Caribbean, India, and East Asia.

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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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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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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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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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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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