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A blonde woman holds the hand of an older woman, presumably her mother

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.

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Photo of medical professionals with the robotic surgical platform

Cheshire Medical Center acquires its first robotic surgical platform

Cheshire Medical Center, a Dartmouth Health member, has acquired its first ever robotic surgical platform, which will be used in hundreds of minimally invasive surgeries each year.

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Karl A. Dietrich, MD, MPH, program director of Cheshire Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency, in an exam room of the Family & Community Care practice.

Cheshire Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program welcomes first group of resident physicians

The six residents will officially join the staff in July 2024 and serve as primary care physicians to patients at Family & Community Care.

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Harneet Sethi, MD, is the chair of Cheshire's Emergency Department

Why our Emergency Department is so backed up — no easy answers or quick fixes

Harneet Sethi, MD, chair of Cheshire's Emergency Department, explains the complicated mix of factors contributing to long wait times

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Gina L. O’Brien, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP

Cheshire Medical Center names Gina O’Brien, MD, as chief medical officer

O'Brien served as interim CMO since May 2023 and will continue to see patients in the pediatrics department.

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From left, Joseph L. Perras, MD, Susan E. Mooney, MD, MS, FACOG, and Thomas A. Dee, FACHE.

Dartmouth Health member CEOs recognized in national ranking of top rural hospital executives

Honorees were selected for their commitment to expanding hospital service lines, renovating and improving their facilities, and hiring talented team members.

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Neal B. Goldenberg, MD, MA, an orthopaedic surgeon and chair of sports medicine at Dartmouth Health’s Cheshire Medical Center, displays a model of the bones and tendons of the knee.

Hitting the slopes this February break? Prevent ACL injury with tips from a Dartmouth Health sports medicine specialist

Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to get outside and enjoy the season here in northern New England, but like any sport, it comes with risk of physical injury, especially if you don’t prepare your body ahead of time.

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Tiffany M. Boyd, MHA, RN, ACM-RN

Cheshire Medical Center employee recognized by the New Hampshire Union Leader as a top young professional

The annual recognition showcases dedicated young professionals who are difference-makers in their careers and communities.

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Dr. Mark Horton, sitting on a small stool, examines a patient's left leg

Top Doctors 2024

Thirty physicians across 17 different specialties named Top Doctors by New Hampshire Magazine

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The Emergency Department entrance at Cheshire Medical Center

Dartmouth Health addresses emergency department capacity concerns

While ED staff will continue to prioritize patients who are most urgently in need of care, patients with less pressing healthcare concerns coming to the DHMC ED should expect extended wait times.

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