Health and Wellness

Seniors taking a break after exercising

Safe and Beneficial Exercises for People with Osteoporosis

Physical activity is a foundation of good health and well-being but people with low bone mass must exercise with intention and care. Learn more from Sharil Cass, PT, DPT, who teaches people with osteoporosis safe exercise and movement.

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Darby Demoura

Darby Demoura: I Matter More Here

A Cheshire nurse comes home to a culture of caring and teamwork.

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People sitting at a table of food, raising glasses in a toast.

Going Gluten-Free

What is gluten, and why do some people avoid eating it? Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD, took some time to share some information and resources on eating gluten-free.

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Ultrasound machines

Thank You for Your Contributions: Advanced Ultrasound Diagnostics

Cheshire Medical Center staff and board explain the difference our recent successful ultrasound machine campaign makes to our patients’ care.

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Susan Szydlo, RN, and Kate Dexter, BSN, RN, ACM-RN

Ambulatory Care Coordinators Bring it all Home

While many of Cheshire’s nurses care for hospitalized patients, this small but mighty team partners with our community to ensure our patients continue to recover well after they leave.

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Let life bloom: Give the gift of life. Sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. organdonor.gov

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.

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Deborah Hansen, MD, pediatrician, and Logan Freeman, RN, of Cheshire Medical Center care for Baby Ada Maynard with the help of D-H TeleICN.

A Lifeline for Newborns in Need

Cheshire Medical Center is among the New England hospitals supported by board-certified Dartmouth-Hitchcock neonatologists via Telemedicine during challenging births and the care of acutely ill infants.

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Celebrate a world of flavors: National Nutrition Month 2022; eat right. Academy of Nutrition and Diatetics

International Flavor Hacks: Celebrate Spices from Around the World

For National Nutrition Month, Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD, outpatient registered dietitian at Cheshire Medical Center, highlights the rich and distinct flavors of three regions—the Caribbean, India, and East Asia.

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Bridget Murphy, RN, a nursing supervisor for the overnight shift at Cheshire Medical Center.

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.

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A person cooking

Meal Planning Made Easy

Ruth Goldstein, outpatient dietitian, offers tips and resources to help create simple routines that take the stress out of healthy eating at home.

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