Patient Stories
Pauline Johansen: Surviving to meet her guardian angels
A nurse for five decades, Johansen survived a sudden cardiac arrest thanks to chest compressions from a young neighbor and a skilled team of first responders.
Now in Remission, Cathy Schlichting Received World-Class Breast Cancer Care Close to Home
Cathy shares why she chose Cheshire’s nationally accredited Breast Care Center for her care.
Honoring a History of Caring with a Gift to Support Nursing Excellence
By establishing the Helen Brueckner Baute, RN, Nursing Excellence Funds, Stephanie and Joe Baute continue a family legacy of commitment to care.
Caring for COVID-19 Patients While Keeping Families Connected
A Vermont couple's experience with an early case of COVID-19
Beth Wood's Story: Delivering During a Pandemic
Cheshire’s midwifery, labor and delivery teams balance providing safe and comforting care for moms with rigorous COVID-19 safety precautions.
Restoring Strength and Independence: David Duffy's story
David Duffy was always a hard worker. He didn’t have time to go to the doctor or exercise or watch what he ate. By age 50, he was 465 pounds and stressed to his limit.
Her Experience as a Breast Care Center Patient Prompts Jan Ray-Thompson to Join Care Team
An occupational therapist suffering from breast cancer recovered thanks to Cheshire Medical Center and joined the staff there.
Navigating Changing Waters
Caring for aging loved ones can be difficult. Here are some tips that can help you.
Patient Perspective: The Work Hardening Program
Work hardening is a conditioning program to help workers get back to work healthy and able to prevent injury in the future.
Trusting Relationships Help Patients Reach Their Rehabilitation Goals
Whether the need is acute inpatient therapy, or outpatient therapy, Cheshire Medical Center provides adults and adolescents comprehensive individualized care to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and get back to what matters to them.