Health and Wellness
Time for a refresher on ticks
Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis are a serious health concern in New Hampshire. Marika Henegan, MD, discusses prevention and when to seek care.
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.
5 tips for living well after a stroke
Following a stroke, people are forced to accept sudden changes in family roles, logistics, and life expectations and face down the unknown. Occupational therapist Cindi Zipoli, OT/L, helps patients navigate this transition and achieve meaningful recovery.
Kelsey Trombley: Remembering your 'why'
Giving back to the community who supported her is how this new nurse practitioner—and Keene area native—shows her gratitude.
Donna Beckwith: Caring for patients, pugs, and everything in between
Sometimes called "the animal whisperer," Beckwith's care begs the question: "Is it easier to look after a person or a pug?"
Amanda and Lynn's farewell: A heartfelt thank you to Cheshire's Respiratory Therapy team
The mother and daughter RRT duo recount the personal experience that inspired their shared career cultivating compassionate care.
Home Away From Home
Reassigned Cheshire nurses rose to meet the moment during the most recent COVID-19 surge. Many loved their new positions: they stayed, or expanded their own.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Not All Nurses Wear Scrubs
While Cheshire boasts many scrub-wearing superheroes among our nursing ranks, many nurses report to work wearing “normal” clothes—and all sorts of different hats.