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We opened our Incident Command Emergency Preparedness on February 26th, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are meeting around the clock to plan, prepare, and coordinate our efforts to care for our patients and community. Our clinical leaders have been in daily contact with the NH Department of Public Health, the NH Hospital Association as well as area hospitals and healthcare providers, to share the most current precautions and information with our patients, staff and visitors. It is critically important that we all take care of ourselves. In addition to frequent hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes, we all must practice social distancing. Please limit exposure to others as much as possible. As uncomfortable as this is, we must do what we can to control the spread of COVID-19. Thank you all for your cooperation as we work to keep the community calm, informed and healthy. I have full confidence in our fine medical staff and healthcare team at MCH and I am grateful for their dedication and teamwork. We have made some important temporary changes at MCH to protect our patients and employees from the spread of, and potential exposure to, coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visitor Policy:

Monadnock Community Hospital has instituted a limited visitation policy for all visitors:
One healthy birthing partner will be permitted for Maternity Delivery patients.
One healthy person may escort a patient to the Emergency Department.
One healthy visitor may accompany a patient to our Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center.
One healthy visitor at a time may visit patients on Comfort Measures Only.
Other extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of the nursing supervisor or administrator.

MCH Entrance Restrictions:

Entrances to our buildings have been limited to the following:
Hospital Main Entrance
Emergency Department Entrance
Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center Entrance
Bond Wellness Center Entrance

In addition to limiting our entrances, we are screening everyone who comes into the hospital for fever, cough, and travel. This includes employees, patients and visitors.

Bond Wellness Center Fitness Program Closure:

We made the decision to temporarily close the Fitness portion of the Bond Wellness Center; this includes all membership access to the Pools, Classes, etc. Learn more.

Volunteer Program and Use of Conference Rooms:

We have temporary suspended our Volunteer Program as well as the use of our Conference Rooms for outside groups.

Symptoms and Access to Care:

Most patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have shown the following symptoms:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

If you develop these symptoms, please call your primary care provider before going to their office or to the Emergency Department. If you have traveled to/from countries with a COVID-19 Travel Advisory and develop symptoms of a fever or respiratory illness within 14 days of your travel, contact your primary care provider for evaluation. If you do not have a primary care provider or have questions or concerns, please call 2-1-1, a hot-line staffed by the NH Division of Public Health Services. We will share changes and information as it becomes available. You can find more information and resources about COVID-19 at www.nh.gov/covid19 and www.cdc.gov as well as our website. You can download a copy of this release here. Back to COVID-19 Main Page [post_title] => Updated Visitor Policy at MCH: Ensuring Safety During COVID-19 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => limited-entrances-visitor-policy-updates-covid-19 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-10 15:46:57 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-10 19:46:57 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=29514 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38817 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2019-04-18 14:00:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-04-18 18:00:28 [post_content] => [post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Cancer Care Close to Home: Mary's Journey of Strength and Healing [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => patient-stories-bock-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-29 09:49:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-29 13:49:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38817 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38816 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2019-04-17 13:59:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-04-17 17:59:51 [post_content] => [post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Michael's Resilience Through Life's Challenges [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => patient-stories-mika-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-03-10 18:14:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-10 22:14:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-delpapa-2024-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38811 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2019-04-16 12:47:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-04-16 16:47:30 [post_content] => [post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Samantha's Health Journey at MCH [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => patient-stories-krook-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-03-10 17:49:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-10 21:49:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-delpapa-2024-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24985 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2019-02-05 12:05:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-02-05 17:05:00 [post_content] => Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and GraniteOne Health have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to better serve the health care needs of NH residents and communities. Learn More [post_title] => Combining for a Healthier NH [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => combining-for-a-healthier-nh [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-27 16:29:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 20:29:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=24985 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 18137 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2018-12-03 11:22:46 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-12-03 16:22:46 [post_content] =>

Welcome to Monadnock Community Hospital's Smoke-Free Campus! As of January 1, 2019, our hospital is committed to providing a breath of fresh air for everyone by becoming a smoke-free environment. Under this new policy, smoking and the use of tobacco products are strictly prohibited on Monadnock Community Hospital property. This includes all areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, and green spaces. Our decision to implement this policy is rooted in our dedication to fostering a healthy and safe environment for our employees, patients, and visitors, promoting positive health behaviors throughout our community. For more information about our new smoke-free campus policy, feel free to visit our front desk or give us a call at (603) 924-7191. We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for helping us create a healthier and more vibrant atmosphere for everyone at Monadnock Community Hospital. [post_title] => Smoke-Free [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => smoke-free [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-01-30 12:03:26 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-01-30 17:03:26 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=18137 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 17980 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2018-11-27 11:00:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-11-27 16:00:16 [post_content] => [post_title] => Affordable Care Act [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => affordable-care-act [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-01-30 10:41:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-01-30 15:41:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=17980 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38834 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2018-04-18 17:53:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-04-18 21:53:56 [post_content] => [post_title] => Surgical Excellence at MCH: A Hidden Gem in New England [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quality-spotlight-surgery-2018 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-04-07 10:43:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-04-07 14:43:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/primary-care-2018-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38836 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2018-04-17 18:16:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-04-17 22:16:39 [post_content] => [post_title] => Pet Therapy at MCH: Four-Legged Healers in Action [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => pet-therapy-2018 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-21 18:24:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-21 22:24:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/quality-spotlight-radiology-2024-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38832 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2018-04-16 17:39:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-04-16 21:39:27 [post_content] => [post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Never Better: Peter's Path to Recovery [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => patient-stories-russell-2018 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-04-07 10:41:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-04-07 14:41:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-delpapa-2024-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38831 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2018-04-15 17:37:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-04-15 21:37:22 [post_content] => [post_title] => The Face of Healthcare: Primary Care at Monadnock Community Hospital [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => primary-care-2018 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-10 15:42:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-10 19:42:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38831 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14202 [post_author] => 9192192 [post_date] => 2018-03-29 09:21:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-29 13:21:05 [post_content] =>

CMC and Monadnock Practices named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s Physician Group Honor Roll

(Manchester & Peterborough, NH) – GraniteOne Health is pleased to announce that members Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Physician Practice Associates and Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) Physicians have been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Physician Group Honor Roll. CMC and MCH are the only New Hampshire organizations on the 16th annual list. The Honor Roll reflects exceptional performance in areas of adult and pediatric acute, chronic, and preventative care. Harvard Pilgrim identifies these physician groups by measuring 15 different metrics against national standards from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®). Examples include appropriate treatment for children with upper respiratory infection, including comprehensive diabetes care, and breast cancer screening. Physician groups that score in the top quartile are named to the Honor Roll. “Primary care is one of the most important and lasting services a healthcare organization can deliver,” says Dr. Keith Stahl, Executive Medical Director for CMC Primary Care and GraniteOne Health Trustee. “When forming GraniteOne, it was clear that Monadnock shares CMC’s commitment to the highest-quality primary care experience. The HPHC Physician Group Honor Roll affirms that we are delivering on that commitment.” “Primary care forms the foundation from which all of healthcare is built,” says Dr. Luc Shippee, Medical Director for Monadnock Health Partners at MCH. “This recognition is a testimony to our shared values in promoting outstanding patient-clinician relationships and reflects the hard work and dedication of our primary care team. Together, we truly are forming a health system that’s greater than the sum of its parts.” CMC Primary Care practices are located throughout the greater Manchester area, while Monadnock Community Hospital practices serve patients in the Monadnock region. To find a practice, visit graniteonehealth.org/find-a-provider. ### ABOUT GRANITEONE HEALTH: GraniteOne Health is a non-profit, New Hampshire-based healthcare system consisting of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, and Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. GraniteOne Health draws on the resources and expertise of these strong, trusted hospitals to enhance collaboration, strengthen clinical partnerships and meet the health needs of the communities by providing greater access to high-quality care and a seamless patient experience. [post_title] => GraniteOne Health Members Recognized for Outstanding Primary Care Excellence [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 14202-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-27 16:36:51 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 20:36:51 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=14202 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 12 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29514 [post_author] => 9192192 [post_date] => 2020-03-16 11:30:03 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-03-16 15:30:03 [post_content] =>

At Monadnock Community Hospital, our first concern is taking care of you and our community.

Visitor Policy:

Monadnock Community Hospital has instituted a limited visitation policy for all visitors:
One healthy birthing partner will be permitted for Maternity Delivery patients.
One healthy person may escort a patient to the Emergency Department.
One healthy visitor may accompany a patient to our Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center.
One healthy visitor at a time may visit patients on Comfort Measures Only.
Other extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of the nursing supervisor or administrator.

MCH Entrance Restrictions:

Entrances to our buildings have been limited to the following:
Hospital Main Entrance
Emergency Department Entrance
Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center Entrance
Bond Wellness Center Entrance

In addition to limiting our entrances, we are screening everyone who comes into the hospital for fever, cough, and travel. This includes employees, patients and visitors.

Bond Wellness Center Fitness Program Closure:

We made the decision to temporarily close the Fitness portion of the Bond Wellness Center; this includes all membership access to the Pools, Classes, etc. Learn more.

Volunteer Program and Use of Conference Rooms:

We have temporary suspended our Volunteer Program as well as the use of our Conference Rooms for outside groups.

Symptoms and Access to Care:

Most patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have shown the following symptoms:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

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CMC and Monadnock Practices named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s Physician Group Honor Roll

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