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Erik Pattison

Erik Pattison: Returning to Cheshire’s Urology team and his heart’s home

His team's capacity now matching our region's demand, this popular surgeon's return is welcomed by patients and colleagues.

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News release

New initiative to improve demographic information of Dartmouth Health patients underway

The 9-month project, "We Ask Because We Care," which is currently in its first phase, is intended to help providers and patients develop the optimal care plan to meet each individual patient's health needs.

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Kids at the DeMar Marathon celebrating

Run and read a marathon

This fun and engaging program excites kids about intellectual and physical agility by incorporating reading with the annual Kid's DeMar Marathon!

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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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Woman looking happy while catching her breath in the woods

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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Pre teen having a vulnerable conversation with trusted adult

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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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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Sara Gilbert stands in the Emergency Department hallway

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

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Sam and Ryan

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.

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A  middle aged woman uses a walker in the kitchen as her teenaged daugter assists her with care.

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.

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