Health and Wellness

Let Life Bloom: Organ and Tissue Donation Turn a Time of Loss into a Time of Hope
April is National Donate Life month and staff at Cheshire Medical Center are especially proud to support this campaign each year because a single donor can help so many people, including their own family.

Bridget Murphy: Sticking with Cheshire
Now an overnight shift nursing supervisor, Bridget sought greener grass during the first winter COVID-19 surge, but chose to return to her home away from home.

Stress Busters: Tips to Manage Stress with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Ruth Goldstein, a Registered Dietitian with Cheshire Medical Center, spends a lot of time talking with patients about food and stress. Here’s her five top tips!

Start Eating Better During American Diabetes Month: 5 Easy Tips
Since 40% of us need to eat mindfully to prevent complications from diabetes, Registered Dietitian Rachael Lenthall offers sustainable steps for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Health Care with myDH
Dana Carley, patient portal concierge at Cheshire Medical Center, gives tips on new and popular myDH and MyChart features, such as direct scheduling and messaging.

Now in Remission, Cathy Schlichting Received World-Class Breast Cancer Care Close to Home
Cathy shares why she chose Cheshire’s nationally accredited Comprehensive Breast Program for her care.

Connecting Around Healthy Food
Ashley Rickey-Hale bonds with her sons while investing in their health, thanks to subsidized CSAs through the Prescribe for Health program.

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.

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.

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.