News Releases

Jake Huckins, RN

Huckins Named DAISY Award Recipient

Jake Huckins, RN, of our Intensive Care Unit, is the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

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A group of students, posing in graduation regalia, that will work at Cheshire as a result of the partnership with New England College

Cheshire Medical Center Partnership with New England College Strengthens Rural Nursing Workforce Pipeline

The partnership with NEC was announced in December 2023 as a way to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by creating a direct pathway from the classroom to a clinical setting.

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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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Joseph Perras, MD

Cheshire President and CEO Named To List Of Rural Healthcare Leaders To Know

Joseph Perras, MD, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list..

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Cheshire Medical Center encourages community members to sign up for free CPR trainings during EMS week

Multiple CPR training opportunities will be available throughout the greater Keene and Cheshire County region during EMS Week.

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Diabetes Care Now Available Through Primary Care Department

Meeting local need, patients will now have easier access to diabetes self-management education and support.

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Emergency Vehicle Touch-a-Truck Event Offers Family Fun

The Family & Community Care clinic invites you to the free Emergency Vehicle Touch-a-Truck Event on Saturday, April 25.

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Cheshire Medical Center Launches TeamBirth To Enhance Patient Labor and Delivery Experience

The patient-centered care model supports open communication among patients, their support people, and clinicians during childbirth

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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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Dartmouth Health Adds 26 New Providers From Various Disciplines Across Health System

Providers span 13 healthcare disciplines and practices across nine Dartmouth Health locations

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