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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2016 CONTACTS: Lauren Collins‐Cline, Catholic Medical Center 603-663‐8164, lcollin1@cmc‐nh.org Monika O’Clair, Huggins Hospital 603-515‐2088, moclair@hugginshospital.org Phil McFarland, Monadnock Community Hospital 603-924‐4653, Philip.McFarland@mchmail.org Advancing their intent to provide high‐quality and value‐based health care for their communities, Catholic Medical Center (CMC), Huggins Hospital, and Monadnock Community Hospital are submitting a filing with the Charitable Trusts Unit of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office detailing the terms of their affiliation. This filing comes after an extensive period of due diligence, approval of the agreement by all three hospital boards, and, with respect to CMC, approval of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester. CMC previously announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to affiliate with Huggins Hospital in November, 2015 and an LOI with Monadnock Community Hospital in January, 2016. The agreement being reviewed by regulators will result in a more integrated healthcare system to serve the hospitals’ respective communities.

This New Hampshire‐based, New Hampshire‐focused collaboration allows us to effectively use our resources and expertise to improve quality, cost, and access to health care.

“This New Hampshire‐based, New Hampshire‐focused collaboration allows us to effectively use our resources and expertise to improve quality, cost, and access to health care,” said Dr. Joseph Pepe, President & CEO of Catholic Medical Center. “It builds on the long and successful existing clinical relationships between CMC and these two, strong critical access hospitals.” The affiliation is not an acquisition as no assets will be exchanged, nor is it a merger as staffs and physicians will continue to work for their respective hospitals. The affiliation allows for Huggins and Monadnock Community Hospitals to forge stronger ties in clinical partnerships with CMC, as well as leverage their resources to build economies of scale. The goals of this affiliation include providing quality care at a lower cost with added services and a seamless patient experience. “We are excited to move forward in ensuring quality health care stays close to home,” said Jeremy Roberge, Interim President & CEO of Huggins Hospital. “CMC and Huggins Hospital have been working together for many years to improve access to cardiology and vascular care for our patients and, in the last month, have begun collaborating on shared hospitalists.” Similar collaborations have also existed for years between CMC and Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH), which also work together on neurology and laboratory services. “We have successfully met the healthcare needs of the Monadnock region for 90 years,” said Cynthia McGuire, President & CEO of MCH. “This affiliation is a logical and strategic step to ensure that access to local, high‐quality health care continues and grows for many years to come.” Under the terms of the Affiliation Agreement, CMC, Huggins, and MCH will continue to operate with assets and liabilities remaining unchanged. Huggins and MCH will continue to be secular, non‐profit community hospitals, and CMC will continue operating as a Catholic, non‐profit acute healthcare system. The hospitals will maintain separate Boards as well as their respective charitable missions, values and traditions. Philanthropic gifts given to each hospital will be used to benefit their local community. Hospitals’ names, logos, and staff will remain. An overarching non‐profit system parent called GraniteOne Health will ensure strategic direction and initiatives for the affiliated system. The regulatory approval process will include further opportunities for comment by the general public and stakeholders of the three hospitals. Information is available through each hospital’s website, as well as on the website for GraniteOne Health (www.graniteonehealth.org). It is expected the affiliation will be approved and fully executed by the end of the year. ABOUT CMC: CMC is 330‐bed acute care hospital located in Manchester, New Hampshire with 2500 employees and over 700 physicians, specialists and other providers working together to serve the health care needs of patients in the city and region. CMC is home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and is a Truven Analytics “Top 50 in the Nation” Cardiovascular Hospital. CMC was also named the 2015 Healthcare Business of the Year by Business NH Magazine. ABOUT HUGGINS HOSPITAL: Huggins Hospital is a 25‐bed Critical Access Hospital located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire with 400 employees, serving 30,000 year‐round residents and approximately 120,000 seasonal residents in the 14 towns in the Eastern Lakes Region. Huggins is recognized as a HEALTHSTRONG Hospital and has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the past five years by iVantage Health Analytics as well as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for QUALITY in 2016. ABOUT MCH: MCH is a 25‐bed Critical Access Hospital located in Peterborough, New Hampshire with 500 employees , serving 40,000 residents in the 14 towns in the Eastern Monadnock Region. Monadnock is recognized for its extensive primary care network, specialty services, and wellness programming. MCH was named among the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the US” by ivantagehealth.com in 2015 and 2016. 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Gingras, Monadnock Community Hospital 603-924-4666, Laura.Gingras@mchmail.org Michelle Marshall, Catholic Medical Center 603-663-8164, mmarshall@cmc-nh.org Sharing a common commitment to providing high quality and value-based care for the benefit of their communities and building upon the foundation of a long history of collaboration together, Catholic Medical Center (“CMC”) and Monadnock Community Hospital (“MCH”) have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to explore an affiliation which will result in a more fully integrated, New Hampshire-based healthcare system. “CMC and MCH have been working together for many years to improve access to cardiology and vascular care to patients in the Monadnock region. More recently, we have expanded our clinical partnership with CMC to include neurology and have been sharing hospitalists and laboratory services” said Cynthia McGuire, President & CEO of MCH. “This next step of organizational collaboration will enable greater utilization of collective resources and expertise which will improve the quality, cost and access to care as well as enhance overall patient satisfaction” said Dr. Joseph Pepe, President & CEO of CMC. In early 2015 MCH requested proposals from numerous healthcare organizations as potential partners for affiliation. CMC was viewed as the best organization to affiliate with because past experiences and partnerships were positive and demonstrate a record of shared culture, values and successful collaboration. Maintaining each organization’s respective charitable missions, values and traditions is also a priority. “The LOI proposes a structure which will permit CMC and MCH to each operate much in the same way that they have been operating,” explains Dr. Pepe. “MCH will continue operating as a secular, non-profit community hospital, and CMC will continue operating as a Catholic, non-profit acute healthcare system. “We have successfully met the healthcare needs of the Monadnock region for 90 years and we are excited to take the next step to ensure we are well-positioned to keep quality healthcare close to home for years to come,” noted Ms. McGuire. The next steps in the affiliation process include the negotiation of a definitive agreement, a mutual due diligence process, final approval of the respective hospital boards and, with respect to CMC, the approval of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester. There is a state and federal regulatory approval process as well. Throughout this process there will be numerous opportunities for comment by the general public and stakeholders of both hospitals. CMC and MCH are working diligently to complete the affiliation within the next 12 months. ABOUT CMC: CMC is 330-bed acute care hospital located in Manchester, New Hampshire with 2,500 employees and over 700 physicians, specialists and other providers working together to serve the health care needs of patients in Manchester and throughout New Hampshire. CMC is home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and is a Truven Analytics “Top 50 in the Nation” Cardiovascular Hospital. CMC was also named the 2015 Healthcare Business of the Year by Business NH Magazine. Monadnock Community Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital offering medical, surgical and Intensive Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Mental Health services. In addition, a wide variety of outpatient services are available, including an extensive Primary Care Network, Wellness, Cardiac and Physical Rehabilitation Services, 24-hour Emergency Care, a fully equipped laboratory and an extensive Radiology department. MCH was named among the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the US” by ivantagehealth.com, April 2015. 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PETERBOROUGH – The Fresh Chicks Outdoor Marketplace opens its fourth season on Monday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Marketplace is set up on the grounds of the Monadnock Community Hospital, Old Street Road, and takes place every Monday from May until October.

Although not affiliated, the market aligns itself with the hospital’s mission of promoting and enhancing the quality of life for local communities. As a result, Monadnock Community Hospital was recognized nationally in the American Hospital Association’s Community Connections. The market hosts a variety of local vendors and features fresh-picked fruit and produce, mushrooms, baked goods, lamb, pork, beef and chicken, coffee, eggs, cheese, milk, goat milk, ice cream, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, take-home prepared food items. Folks will also find annual and perennial plants/flowers and a wide variety of beautiful locally-made artisan crafts, such as jewelry, soaps and herbal products, repurposed glass, fiber, knitted, crocheted, alpaca, fabric and quilted articles, and ironworks. Gift certificates in various denominations are available. This year, the market will again feature its weekly “Where Are The Chicks?” promotion. Find the pair of little felted handmade chicks and receive a $5 coupon to use at the market. There will also be ongoing raffles and weekly music. In addition to regular vendors, the market welcomes guest vendors, nonprofit groups and small businesses. Each week produce and baked goods are donated to area shelters. The Info Center at the entrance to the market displays community advertising, flyers of local happenings, Monadnock Table and more. If you would like to be a full- or part-time vendor, guest vendor, nonprofit or small business guest or have any questions about the Fresh Chicks Outdoor Marketplace, contact 924-1913 or 357-1849. See more at: www.cabinet.com [post_title] => Fresh Chicks Outdoor Marketplace [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => fresh-chicks-outdoor-marketplace [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2023-12-27 12:41:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2023-12-27 17:41:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=1655 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38863 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2014-04-19 14:59:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-04-19 18:59:48 [post_content] => [post_title] => Honoring a Legacy: The Peter L. Gosline Employee Education Scholarship Fund [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => peter-l-gosline-scholarship-fund-2014 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-11-14 14:31:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-14 19:31:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38863 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 38857 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2014-04-15 14:41:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-04-15 18:41:54 [post_content] => [post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Melissa's Experience with Nitrous Oxide During Childbirth at MCH [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => patient-stories-melissa-2014 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-01-16 09:37:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-01-16 14:37:17 [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] => 1629 [post_author] => 9192192 [post_date] => 2014-02-20 16:21:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-02-20 21:21:52 [post_content] =>

Cynthia K. McGuire, FACHE will begin in February

Peterborough – Monadnock Community Hospital’s Board of Trustees today announced that Cynthia K. McGuire, FACHE has been selected as the next President and CEO of Monadnock Community Hospital. Cynthia comes to MCH from Adirondack Health, a $90M network of rural facilities where, as Chief Operating Officer, she is responsible for leading all clinical inpatient and outpatient ancillary support services. “Cynthia will begin her role with MCH in February. She has a track record of success that demonstrates she is the right person to lead our Hospital for the next chapter in our 90 year history, at a time when health care is undergoing unprecedented change. She is an innovative and proven leader who values collaboration and team building,” said Bob Edwards, Chair of MCH Board of Trustees. “All of the members of our Board and Executive Search Committee were highly impressed with her throughout her interview process in a search process that began in June. I am confident she will lead the organization with the unique combination of courage and compassion needed in today’s healthcare field.” “This is an exciting time for MCH,” said current CEO Peter Gosline. “Cynthia comes to MCH with 25 years experience in health care, including numerous administrative leadership roles. She shares MCH’s commitment to quality and innovative management. I am confident she will advance our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community.” Previously, Cynthia successfully served as a Vice President at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY and St. Clare’s Hospital, also in Schenectady. Cynthia received her Master of Science Health Services Administration from Sage Graduate School in Troy, NY and is a Fellow with the American College of Health Care Executives. [post_title] => MCH Board of Trustees Announces New Chief Executive Officer [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => mch-board-trustees-announces-new-chief-executive-officer [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2023-12-27 12:47:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2023-12-27 17:47:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=1629 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1589 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2013-11-17 09:42:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-11-17 14:42:07 [post_content] => Monadnock Community Hospital: Nitrous oxide now available in Peterborough maternity ward By Dave Anderson Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Monday, November 4, 2013 (Published in print: Tuesday, November 5, 2013)

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