Health + Wellness

Joseph L. Perras, MD, as president and CEO

Cheshire Medical Center selects Joseph L. Perras, MD, as president and CEO

As president and CEO, Joseph L. Perras, MD, will have overall responsibility for ensuring that the mission and strategic objectives of Cheshire Medical Center are achieved in an efficient, effective, and high-quality manner.

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Check Your Bias: A free training for healthcare and service professionals

Cheshire Medical Center hosts a series of trainings to minimize stigma, bias, and health disparities related to substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health.

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Out-of-the-box outdoor activities

Try some different activities to get outside and enjoy the regular physical activity that brings abundant health benefits.

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Can the Monadnock Region become a trauma-informed community?

Trauma significantly impacts people's health and our community, recently the Healthy Monadnock Alliance's Behavioral Health Working Group received a grant to help change that.

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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.

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Dr. Caruso Among Honorees at Keene State Commencement May 6

The annual Granite State Award is given for outstanding achievement and significant contributions to the welfare of the state.

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Bridey Shepardson, RN Tamika Marciniec, BSN, RN, CPAN Danielle Drigotas, BSN, RN Nicole Cusack, BSN, RN

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.

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