All Health + Wellness Stories

Edith Chase

Edith Chase: Taking Pride in Food

As team leader in Nutritional Services, Edith feels like she is conducting an orchestra with a committed and creative team who strive for success in all they do.

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Tessa Morey

Tessa Morey: Making a Difference for Patients

As both an environmental services technician and transporter, Tessa views every day at Cheshire Medical Center as another opportunity to brighten someone's day.

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Ann Ihekoronye, RN and Felecsha Cohall-Johnson, RN

Embracing a New Home in New Hampshire

Building an international workforce: Two nurses navigate their way with the help of a welcoming community — and each other.

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Elizabeth Duquette

Discovering a Career Path and Calling

For Elizabeth Duquette, of Cheshire's Post Anesthesia Care Unit, becoming a nurse was both a surprising and natural fit.

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Justin Lyons, RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, AEMT

Committed to Serving His Home Community, at Work and Beyond

Achieving his childhood aspirations of working in emergency medicine, Justin Lyons' dedication to helping his neighbors doesn't stop when his shift is over.

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Cheshire's Nursing Practice Council

The Nursing Practice Council: Defining, Promoting, and Supporting Evidence-based Practices

Maggie Bard values the opportunity to develop her leadership skills, keep learning, and give input on how her job is done.

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Concerned woman

Taking Care of Yourself When a Loved One is Suffering from Substance Use Disorder

Setting boundaries can be the hardest and most important thing to do.

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Woman with eyes closed

Mind Racing with Worry or Stress? Try to S.T.O.P.

Finding time to stop, come down from the worried mind, and get back into the present moment can help ease stress's negative effects.

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Stephanie and Joe Baute

Honoring a History of Caring with a Gift to Support Nursing Excellence

By establishing the Helen Brueckner Baute, RN, Nursing Excellence Funds, Stephanie and Joe Baute continue a family legacy of commitment to care.

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Frankie and her owner Janet Goldstein, volunteers, Cheshire Medical Center

Volunteer Spotlight: Four-Legged Frankie Makes Her Rounds

If you've ever had an appointment at Cheshire Medical Center and noticed a four-legged furry animal walking about wearing a blue bandana, then you’ve seen one of our volunteers in action.

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