Health and Wellness

Know your knees: ACL injury prevention
Neal Goldenberg, MD, chair of Sports Medicine at Cheshire, discusses how athletes can prevent this very common, career-threatening injury.

Arming patients against prostate cancer
Roland Chen, MD, urologist, addresses myths, facts, and the prevention of this common killer.

How To Help Prevent Teen Suicide
A leading cause of preventable death, teens are at especially high risk for suicide. Rose Hitchings, PsyD, gives practical advice for parents, family members, or anyone in a position to impact a teen’s life.

Protecting yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses
Learn what you need to know about mosquito-borne illnesses and how to protect yourself and your family.

You do not have to suffer: FAQs and myths about gynecological care
Carlye Atkinson, MSN, CNM, discusses preventative OB/GYN care, insurance for annual visits, and symptoms you should address immediately.

Jennifer McCalley: Offering compassion and empowerment in the face of serious illness
Returning to Cheshire, Jennifer McCalley, LICSW, ACHP-SW, now serves in a newly created social worker and program manager position for Palliative Care and Oncology .

Run and read a marathon
This fun and engaging program excites kids about intellectual and physical agility by incorporating reading with the annual Kid's DeMar Marathon!

Out-of-the-box outdoor activities
Try some different activities to get outside and enjoy the regular physical activity that brings abundant health benefits.

Can the Monadnock Region become a trauma-informed community?
Trauma significantly impacts people's health and our community, recently the Healthy Monadnock Alliance's Behavioral Health Working Group received a grant to help change that.

Certified nurses—gaining specialized skills for exceptional care
Building robust knowledge of their specialties, these nurses demonstrate their expertise and elevate their careers through professional certifications.