Community Health Spotlights

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Cheshire Medical Center Provides More Than $10M in Community Benefits

These contributions are in addition to the more than $12.4 million in unreimbursed, government-sponsored Medicaid and Medicare costs absorbed by the medical center.

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Palliative Care Program Improves Patients' Quality of Life

The program provides comfort for inpatients living with any terminal diagnosis and their families.

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Orthopaedic providers

Athletic Training Program Builds Relationships Between Teens and Adults

Cheshire Medical Center's Orthopaedics Department provides support at local high schools to build trusting relationships.

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Resource Room Limits Barries to Injury Prevention

The room provides free items to ensure the safety of Family and Community Care Clinic's patients and staff.

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A girl puts a bandage on her teddy bear at the 2025 Teddy Bear Clinic

Teddy Bear Clinic and Touch-a-Truck Event Offer Hands-On Learning and Family Fun

The annual event is April 25. Registration opens April 1.

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A woman uses an at-home COVID-19 test

How To Prepare For Cold And Flu Season

As we head into the colder months with more indoor gatherings, respiratory illnesses become more prevalent. Here’s what you should know in preparation.

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A Letter To The Community: Medicare Plans

We’ve been hearing from patients who have received a notice about their 2026 Medicare Advantage coverage. Although this is outside of Dartmouth Health’s control, we are committed to providing external resource support for our patients and the community.

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Community Health Education Classes to Be Offered This Spring in Monadnock Region

These classes are offered at reduced or no cost.

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Where To Go If You Need Food in the Monadnock Region

Cheshire partners with multiple community organizations that work to improve both food and nutrition security.

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Working Together for Your Heart Health

Excellent on-site services and innovative partnerships within Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health make Cheshire Medical Center your source for superb cardiac care.

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