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Progress with Purpose: 2025 Community Report

Front cover left to right: Jonathan Krant, MD; Robert Spencer, MD; Vache Hambardzumyan, MD; Brooke N. O’Connor, APRN; Michael J. Gilbert, MD
Front cover left to right: Jonathan Krant, MD; Robert Spencer, MD; Vache Hambardzumyan, MD; Brooke N. O’Connor, APRN; Michael J. Gilbert, MD

Monadnock Community Hospital 2025 Report to Our Community

Progress with Purpose.

Monadnock Community Hospital

2025 Annual Report

Contents:

Message From Cynthia K. McGuire
Our Foundation: Mission, Vision, and Values
Making a Difference Together: Community Impact
Defining Our Purpose With Your Insight
Care on Wheels: MIH is Changing Lives
Thank You to Our Parmelee Society
Welcome New Medical Staff
Enhancing Our Clinical Offerings
Don’s Journey of Hope: A Story of Resilience and Collaborative Care
Together, We Make Exceptional Care Possible
Partners in Progress, Healing with Purpose
Uncommon Care, Close to Home: The Unger-Clark Story
Financial Statement
Key Statistics

A Message from President and CEO, Cynthia McGuire

Cynthia K. McGuire, FACHE, President and CEO of Monadnock Community Hospital, smiling while wearing a black blazer, pearl necklace, and glasses, standing in a warmly lit hallway with a wood-paneled background.

At Monadnock Community Hospital, progress means listening, adapting, and taking action where it matters most. In her annual message, Cynthia McGuire reflects on a year of thoughtful growth—including new specialty services, community-informed care, and a deepened commitment to our mission. Discover how your support is helping shape a healthier future for the Monadnock Region. Explore Cynthia’s full message.

Our Foundation: Mission, Vision, and Values

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Mission

Monadnock Community Hospital is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.

Vision

We will elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality and value-based care.

Values

Compassion | Collaboration
Honesty | Respect

Making a Difference Together: Community Impact

Infographic showing Monadnock Community Hospital's $23,604,000 in community support for 2024. A pie chart illustrates funding categories: $16.3M for Subsidized Health Services, $5.737M for Public Programs, $607K for Charity Care, $492K for Community Programs, and $468K for In-kind Donations. Text descriptions appear on the left.

Each year, Monadnock Community Hospital goes beyond the bedside to support the health of our region. In 2024 alone, we provided more than $23.6 million in charity care, public health programs, and subsidized services—ensuring that no one is left behind. From mobile healthcare visits to financial assistance and behavioral health support, our Community Benefits Program reflects our deep commitment to meeting local needs. Explore how these investments are making a lasting impact

Community Health Needs Assessment: Defining Our Purpose With Your Insight

A group of eleven smiling adults poses outside a brick building, with greenery in the background. Some are seated in front, while others stand behind them. They represent a mix of healthcare, emergency services, and community professionals, reflecting collaboration in community health initiatives.

Our work begins with listening. Through our latest Community Health Needs Assessment, Monadnock Community Hospital identified the most urgent health priorities in our region—from mental health and chronic disease to transportation and access to care. These insights guide every investment we make in programs, partnerships, and services to improve lives across the Monadnock Region. See what the data tells us—and how we’re taking action

Care on Wheels: Mobile Integrated Healthcare is Changing Lives

Fontaine Melus stands smiling between two members of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare team from Monadnock Community Hospital. On the left is Dr. Lucas Shippee in a green shirt, and on the right is paramedic Joshua Patrick in green scrubs.

When Fontaine Melus faced a sudden injury and couldn’t manage daily life, Monadnock Community Hospital’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare team stepped in. With in-home visits, health education, and help accessing vital resources, she began to feel like herself again. Fontaine’s journey shows how care at home can restore comfort, stability, and hope. See how home-based care changed her life.

Thank You to Our Parmelee Society

The Parmelee Society honors those who include Monadnock Community Hospital in their estate plans, leaving a legacy of care for generations to come. These visionary donors help ensure that high-quality, compassionate healthcare remains available for our entire community—now and into the future. Learn how you can become part of this lasting legacy.

 

Welcome New Medical Staff

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We’re proud to welcome several outstanding new providers to Monadnock Community Hospital in 2025. These experienced clinicians bring fresh perspectives and specialized expertise in behavioral health, cardiology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. Their arrival strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care right here in the Monadnock Region. Meet the newest members of our medical team

Enhancing Our Clinical Offerings

A collage of four ribbon-cutting photos highlights Monadnock Community Hospital’s new clinical offerings. Clockwise from top left: the Cardiology team stands in front of the hospital entrance; the Rheumatology team poses indoors; the Gastroenterology team gathers outside with autumn foliage in the background; and the Rehabilitation team celebrates on the outdoor turf area. A blue banner in the center reads “enhancing our clinical offerings.”

Monadnock Community Hospital is making meaningful strides to expand and improve care across our region. With the launch of three new specialty practices and the addition of a new outdoor rehabilitation turf, we’re bringing advanced services, greater access, and expert providers closer to home. See how we’re enhancing access, expertise, and innovation across our clinical offerings.

Don’s Journey of Hope: A Story of Resilience and Collaborative Care

Dr. Eric Bonnem stands beside patient Don Nalette in a bright, welcoming infusion therapy room at Monadnock Community Hospital. Don is seated and smiling, wearing a plaid shirt, while Dr. Bonnem wears a green sweater vest with a stethoscope.

Don Nalette thought retirement would be filled with peaceful days on the water and time spent restoring vintage firearms. But a delayed colonoscopy led to a life-changing diagnosis—and a whirlwind of surgery, chemotherapy, and care. Thanks to the expert and compassionate team at Monadnock Community Hospital, Don is beating the odds and looking forward to what’s next. Follow Don’s path to healing and hope.

Together, We Make Exceptional Care Possible

Five Monadnock Community Hospital employees stand together outside the hospital, smiling and wearing professional attire, representing gratitude for staff, volunteers, donors, and the community.

Every achievement at Monadnock Community Hospital is made possible by the people behind the care. We are deeply grateful to our employees, volunteers, donors, and community members for their unwavering support, dedication, and generosity. Your partnership helps us deliver exceptional care and build a healthier future—together. See how your impact made a difference this year

Partners in Progress, Healing with Purpose

Rosamond Cady stands smiling between physical therapist Kathy Scott and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan in the Monadnock Community Hospital rehab space, celebrating her recovery journey with the team that helped her heal.

When Rosamond Cady suffered a traumatic injury, she was met with more than just expert care—she was surrounded by a team that truly listened. From surgery to primary care to physical therapy, each provider at Monadnock Community Hospital played a role in helping her heal, move forward, and believe in her recovery again. Explore Rosamond’s journey.

Uncommon Care, Inspired Giving

Craig and Judy Unger-Clark sit together smiling in a hospital waiting area with snow outside the window. Craig wears a dark sweater; Judy is in a yellow sweater and scarf.

When Judy Unger-Clark needed surgery, Dr. Michael Gilbert didn’t just provide expert care—he personally called her husband with an update. For Craig and Judy, this level of compassion affirmed their deep trust in MCH. Their story is a powerful reminder of why local healthcare—and local giving—matters. See how their experience turned into meaningful support for lifesaving care.

Honoring Loved Ones: Gifts to Monadnock Community Hospital

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Honor someone special with a gift that gives back. Donations made in tribute to loved ones help sustain high-quality care at Monadnock Community Hospital while celebrating the people who matter most. Whether it’s a memorial gift or a heartfelt thank-you, your generosity strengthens our mission and our community. Find out how to make a meaningful tribute gift

Financial Statement

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As a not-for-profit hospital, transparency is one of our core responsibilities. Our 2024 Financial Statement reflects a year of careful stewardship and strategic reinvestment—enabling us to grow essential services while delivering more than $23 million in community benefit. Explore how we turned resources into real impact for the Monadnock Region. Get the full breakdown.

Key Statistics

A stately brick building with white trim and arched windows, flying the American flag on a clear blue day. The sign reads "Monadnock Center for History and Culture," and yellow potted mums decorate the front steps.

In 2024, Monadnock Community Hospital made a difference in thousands of lives across the region. From over 82,000 physician visits to nearly 200,000 lab tests, every number tells a story of care, access, and community health. Explore the latest key statistics and see how we’re delivering on our promise of compassionate, high-quality care. See the full report of our work last year.

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Monadnock Community Hospital 2025 Report to Our Community

Progress with Purpose.

Monadnock Community Hospital

Monadnock Community Hospital is a not-for-profit health-care provider offering comprehensive health-care services to the Monadnock Region.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Communicators Group for their invaluable partnership in crafting our annual report.

Download the MCH 2025 Annual Report as a PDF

Five Monadnock Community Hospital staff members stand together smiling as they cut a ceremonial red ribbon inside a bright hospital corridor. A skylight and the Monadnock Community Hospital logo are visible above them. The caption below reads, “Progress with Purpose – 2025 Report to Our Community.”

Three photos of ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Monadnock Community Hospital, featuring staff and providers from newly opened specialty practices. Below the photos, the hospital’s logo and message read: “Your support drives our progress. Together, we are improving the health and well-being of our community.” The hospital’s address and website appear at the bottom.