Family and Parenting
Protecting yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses
Learn what you need to know about mosquito-borne illnesses and how to protect yourself and your family.
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
New Englanders' fashion and leisure activities vary seasonally. You should also have an emergency preparedness kit and plan to handle whatever surprises each season may bring. Tricia Zahn, MPH gives some tips and resources so you’ll be ready for anything
Volunteer Spotlight: Kerry Kelley Nurtures Our Community One Miracle at a Time
Kerry builds relationships and priceless memories supporting people through Cheshire Doulas, including her own daughter’s first birth.
Cheshire County is in Recovery: A Celebration of our Collective Journey
During National Recovery Month, we commend our community’s progress in supporting people recovering from substance use disorders, led by The Doorway and community partners.
Breast Milk Donation: Mutual Support in a Time of Need
At Cheshire Medical Center, infants in need can receive donated breastmilk as inpatients. Emily Nichols and Christina DeTurris of Obstetrics and Gynecology, explain why donors also benefit from giving their milk at Cheshire.
Celebrate with fireworks safely - be prepared, be safe, be responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe around fireworks.
Catching Up on Your Care: 4 Questions to Ask Your Provider
These questions will help you work with your provider to prevent—or find and fix—issues long before they become crises, especially if your care was interrupted.
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.
Catching Up on Your Kids' Care
As classes end and the pandemic wanes locally, it is time to catch up on your kids' essential preventative care, from screenings and shots to behavioral and mental health assistance.
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.