Health and Wellness
The importance of advance care planning
Few want to burden loved ones with difficult decisions during times of emotional distress. You make decisions about your care for yourself by creating an advance care directive and designating a healthcare agent while you’re able.
How volunteering at Cheshire helped me fight loneliness
After George Scholl retired from Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. in Keene, he started looking for ways to stay active. Five years ago, he decided to volunteer at Cheshire Medical Center — and it changed his life.
Where to go if you are in need of food in the Monadnock Region
Cheshire partners with multiple community organizations that work to improve both food and nutrition security.
Putting medical laboratory professionals under the microscope
Medical Laboratory Science is a healthcare career for those who enjoy science and medicine but may prefer to be behind the scenes.
Why our Emergency Department is so backed up — no easy answers or quick fixes
Harneet Sethi, MD, chair of Cheshire's Emergency Department, explains the complicated mix of factors contributing to long wait times
Going 'Beyond the Table' for National Nutrition Month
Each year, there is a new theme to make learning about healthy eating and physical activity habits well-rounded and touch on many concerns worldwide. The theme for National Nutrition Month 2024 is "Beyond the Table."
'It works for me': Cheshire Emergency Department registrar also stars on Keene State College soccer field
Keene State men's soccer captain finds a part-time job — and a home — in Cheshire's ED. “On days where I have a home game, I end up coming in like 30, 45 minutes right after a game,” says Damir Hamzic. “I’ll just finish up, go home, shower, and I'm in.”
Put down the avocado! Dos and don'ts for better hand safety
Cheshire experts offer best practices — plus a testimonial from an area culinary staple
Healthy hearts and happy taste buds: Ways you can eat for heart health
Registered Dietitian Amy Ansaldo, RD, LD gives a heaping helping info about ways nutrition can benefit your heart
Longtime Cheshire patient's extraordinary show of appreciation
Dick Comerford pens newspaper ad to thank Cheshire Medical Center, naming 30 individuals and entire departments in 924-word letter of appreciation.