Health and Wellness

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.

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.

Cheshire Medical Center Welcomes Dr. McCrory, Associate Program Director for Family Medicine Residency Program
As former faculty at the Ellis Family Medicine Residency in New York, Dr. McCrory brings enthusiasm and experience to help educate new generations of family physicians in the Monadnock Region.

Catching Up on Your Care: 4 Questions to Ask Your Provider
These questions will help you work with your provider to prevent—or find and fix—issues long before they become crises, especially if your care was interrupted.

Same Rules Apply: 7 Tips to Manage Metabolic Disorders
Ruth Goldstein MS, RD, outpatient registered dietitian shares the foundational principles for those with many of the most common health conditions in America.

Safe and Beneficial Exercises for People with Osteoporosis
Physical activity is a foundation of good health and well-being but people with low bone mass must exercise with intention and care. Learn more from Sharil Cass, PT, DPT, who teaches people with osteoporosis safe exercise and movement.

Going Gluten-Free
What is gluten, and why do some people avoid eating it? Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD, took some time to share some information and resources on eating gluten-free.