Thriving with Health Conditions

ACL tears: Symptoms, surgery, and recovery
Neal Goldenberg, MD, chair of Sports Medicine at Cheshire, discusses treatment for one of the most common and devastating knee injuries that affects athletes, young and old, with a high prevalence among women.

5 tips for living well after a stroke
Following a stroke, people are forced to accept sudden changes in family roles, logistics, and life expectations and face down the unknown. Occupational therapist Cindi Zipoli, OT/L, helps patients navigate this transition and achieve meaningful recovery.

Healing shoulder pain in the weekend warrior
From playing pickleball to painting a deck, repetitive activities can cause shoulder pain and injuries such as impingement syndrome. Neal Goldenberg, MD, director of Sports Medicine, discusses healing and returning to the activities you love.

Navigating memory loss: 6 tips to support your quality of life
Addressing a major concern in Cheshire County, Melissa Grenier, LCSW, of New Hampshire's Alzheimer's Association Chapter, shares advice for families navigating early-stage memory loss

Four tips for successful healthy New Year's resolutions
As a family medicine provider, Karl Dietrich, MD, MPH support patients in making fresh-start resolutions to improve their health. He shares the most effective strategies for making lasting positive changes.

Three group support resources to improve your mental health
You don't have to bear your struggles alone—support from people who understand what you are going through can make all the difference.

Advance care planning for all ages
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.

The Marketplace is open: Signing up for health insurance
Find out what you need to enroll in health coverage for next year by Dec. 15. If you find HealthCare.gov difficult to navigate, make a phone appointment today with Cheshire Medical Center for help.

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.

Injury Prevention: Prepare Your Body for Hiking
David Potach, PT, SCS, CSCS, director of rehabilitation at Cheshire and author of Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy, offers advice and simple exercises to prevent common injuries on the trail.