Safety and Prevention
Celebrate with fireworks safely - be prepared, be safe, be responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe around fireworks.
How to Protect Yourself Against Ticks
Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease are a serious health concern in New Hampshire. Marika Henegan, MD, discusses prevention and when to seek care.
Knowing Where To Go: Urgent Visits or ED
If you find yourself in need of immediate or day-of care, make sure you know where to go first.
Ask the Expert: Mammograms and Self Exams
H.E. Guy Burman, MD, medical director of the Breast Care Center at Cheshire Medical Center, discusses breast health and cancer screenings and offers helpful resources.
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.
Put Down the Avocado! Tips for Better Hand Safety
Cheshire experts offer best practices — plus a testimonial from an area culinary staple
Stopping cervical cancer in its tracks, together
Cervical cancer is not only an issue for women. From testing to understanding how HPV vaccination and safer sex protect loved ones, here’s how we can bring New Hampshire cervical cancer rates closer to zero.
Top tips to manage stress and boost your immunity
Ongoing stress adversely affects your immunity and long-term health. Psychologist, Catherine Schuman, PhD, of Family & Community Care, offers advice for dealing with life's challenges.
Don’t take a digger: How to prevent and recover from winter slips and falls
Physical therapist Sharil Cass, PT, DPT, NCS, discusses the best body mechanics and footwear for walking in wintery conditions and how to get back on your feet should you take a dive.
Preparedness: The difference between emergency and adventure
Tricia Zahn, MPH, discusses small actions you can take to improve your safety during unexpected events, including a list for your personal preparedness kit