Heartfelt Stories – Clement Family Legacy
Heartfelt Stories
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are proud to share our Heartfelt Stories featuring inspiring testimonials from our patients, employees, volunteers, donors, and community members. Each story reflects the exceptional care, support, and compassion that define our commitment to our community. Join us in celebrating these remarkable journeys and the difference compassionate care can make.
Clement Family Legacy
The Clement Family legacy of leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy at MCH has had an extraordinary impact on the Hospital for over 100 years. The story began in 1916, when Margaret Adams Clement began talking with her friend, Robert Parmelee, about donating his summer estate to be used to establish a hospital.
In 1918, Margaret was named one of eleven trustees who oversaw the planning and fundraising needed to transform the summer home into the Peterborough Hospital, which opened its doors in 1923. Margaret’s son, Everett Clement, and his wife Margaret (“Peg”) continued the family’s generosity with a bequest that helped to build the endowment as well as renovate The Birthing Suite. Today, Everett’s daughter, Karen Clement, and her husband, Richard Jordan, are the family’s third generation who have supported the Hospital. Their vision and generosity have helped to establish and sustain one of the finest small hospitals in New England.
Empowering Healthcare Through Community Giving
The legacy of the Clement family is a testament to the profound impact that giving can have on a community. At Monadnock Community Hospital, every donation plays a crucial role in enhancing our services, expanding our facilities, and improving patient care. Whether it’s through monetary contributions, volunteering time, or offering expertise, giving to the hospital is an opportunity to support our mission of providing exceptional healthcare close to home. We invite everyone to join us in continuing this legacy of generosity and community support. Your contributions ensure that we remain a beacon of health and well-being for generations to come.
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19:21:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-02-13 00:21:49 [post_content] => [post_title] => MCH Fall Foliage Golf Classic 2024 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => mch-fall-foliage-golf-classic-2024 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-17 12:37:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-17 16:37:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=37302 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [33] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 37209 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2024-01-23 17:59:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-01-23 22:59:05 [post_content] =>Securing a Legacy of Compassionate Care: Explore Planned Giving with The Parmelee Society
Your will or estate plan is a testament to your values and aspirations. For many, the inclusion of charitable giving in these plans is a powerful way to contribute to a better world for future generations. Planned Gifts come in various sizes, ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000 or more, providing individuals with diverse options for making a lasting impact. These options include making a bequest, utilizing retirement plan assets, exploring charitable gift annuities, donating real estate, or even using stocks and mutual funds for charitable contributions.The Parmelee Society: Honoring Your Commitment to Community Health
The Parmelee Society is a distinguished group that recognizes and honors individuals who have chosen to include Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) in their will or estate plan. Embracing a legacy that spans a hundred years, this society embodies a commitment to supporting community healthcare, mirroring the spirit of philanthropy displayed by Mr. Robert Parmelee in 1919. Mr. Parmelee's legacy began when he generously donated his summer home to the town of Peterborough, establishing the inaugural "Peterboro Hospital" in memory of his late wife, Alice. Today, the Parmelee Society carries forward this tradition of altruism.A Tradition of Appreciation and Recognition: Benefits of Including MCH in your Will or Estate Planning
As a valued member of The Parmelee Society, you will experience a host of benefits, including a special invitation to our annual Parmelee Society reception. This exclusive event provides an opportunity to connect with our hospital leaders and Trustees, fostering a sense of community among like-minded individuals dedicated to advancing healthcare in the Monadnock Region. In addition to the reception, Parmelee Society members are duly recognized in our Annual Report and prominently displayed on our giving wall in the main lobby. This public acknowledgment serves as a testament to your commitment and inspires others to follow in your philanthropic footsteps.Get Involved: Contact Us Today
For those interested in joining The Parmelee Society and securing a legacy of compassionate care, we invite you to contact Laura Gingras, VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations, at Laura.Gingras@MCHMail.org or 603-924-4666. You may also reach out to LeeAnn Moore, Philanthropy Director, at LeeAnn.Moore@MCHMail.org or 603-924-1700. Take the first step towards making a lasting impact on community health – explore planned giving options with The Parmelee Society.Learn more at MCHGiving.org
“I support MCH because they are devoted to providing the Monadnock Region with world-class medical care. If it was a hotel, it would get a five-star rating.” — Charlie Palmer, Jaffrey
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MCH has been a pillar of support for our community, with a long-standing commitment to caring for the people of Peterborough and its surrounding areas. Through our various community benefit initiatives, MCH has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals and families.Financial Assistance Program
One of the key initiatives undertaken by MCH is our Financial Assistance Program. In 2022 alone, MCH contributed $485,000 towards this program, providing a safety net for those facing financial hardships. This program ensures that individuals in need have access to the healthcare services they require, regardless of their financial situation.Community Programs
MCH understands the importance of community engagement and has invested $268,000 in various community programs. These programs aim to promote health and well-being, educate the community about important healthcare topics, and foster a sense of togetherness. By organizing events, workshops, and support groups, MCH actively engages with the community and addresses their specific healthcare needs.Subsidized Health Services
Access to affordable healthcare services is crucial, and MCH recognizes this need. Through our subsidized health services, MCH has contributed $8,279,000 towards ensuring that essential healthcare services are accessible to everyone. This includes providing affordable treatments, medications, and specialized care for those who may not have the means to afford them otherwise.Public Programs
MCH has been actively involved in public health initiatives, contributing $7,499,000 towards various programs aimed at improving the overall health of the community. These programs focus on preventive care, health education, and disease management, empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being.Making a Difference Through Generosity
Your generous contributions to MCH have made a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. Let's take a closer look at how your gifts have made a difference.
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A Story of Resilience and Hope
One beneficiary of MCH's Community Benefit Program is Francis Savoie, a single father and former oil truck driver. Francis was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc disease at the age of 42, which threatened his ability to work and provide for his family. However, regular infusion treatments at MCH's Oncology and Infusion Center brought relief. "The infusion treatments really helped," says Francis, "but I had trouble affording my co-pays. MCH helped me through their Financial Assistance Program." The compassionate staff at MCH fought for Francis, providing him with the financial support he needed to continue his treatments. The kindness and care he received at MCH gave him the support and courage to face the challenges of his medical condition. This story is a testament to the impact MCH has had on individuals and families in our community. Your contributions, both big and small, have helped shape these stories and create a healthier, more compassionate community for generations to come.Building a Healthier Community Together
As we celebrate Giving Tuesday, let's take pride in the fact that our hospital, Monadnock Community Hospital, has been a beacon of compassion for a century. Through our various community benefit initiatives, they have touched the lives of countless individuals and families, ensuring that vital health services are accessible to everyone. Your generosity and support have played a crucial role in making this possible. By continuing to give, we can build a healthier, more compassionate community where everyone has access to the care they need. Together, let's make a difference on Giving Tuesday and beyond. Join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday at Monadnock Community Hospital! Discover a century of compassionate care in the heart of Peterborough, New Hampshire. Learn how your contributions have shaped the lives of countless individuals and families through MCH's Community Benefit Initiatives. From the Financial Assistance Program to supporting community programs and subsidized health services, your generosity has made a significant impact. Explore stories of resilience and hope, like Francis Savoie's, and see firsthand how your support creates a healthier, more compassionate community. Together, let's continue building a legacy of care and making a difference on Giving Tuesday and beyond - donate now. 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[gallery columns="4" ids="37086,37087,37088,37089"] The 1970s saw continued growth at the hospital. In 1974 the Medical Team reached 29 members, with new doctors tending toward specialty practices including a new birthing center. In 1974 MCH was the second hospital in the country to offer water births. In 1977 MCH elected their first female Board President, Dorothy Peterson, who served on the Board of Trustees from 1975-1980. In April 1979 the Catherine Hodgen Memorial addition cost $900,000 ($3,627,964.88 adjusted*). This addition included a new ambulance entrance, expansion in the emergency department, new facilities for outpatient surgery, updated admissions office, new record room, double size conference room, extra x-ray storage space, enlarged areas for both physical and respiratory therapy, and added a new doctors’ office building. In the 1980s the Hospital Auxiliaries held fundraisers such as Christmas fairs, bake sales, open houses, fashion shows, and annual Regattas. They also held pancake breakfasts, a gay 90s gala, barbershop quartets, and jazz bands. In July 1983 the first Regatta was held on Contoocook Lake. It involved sailboat, canoe, and creative craft races, sack races, tug of war competition, and water balloon tossing. In 1984 the Friends of the Hospital donated a mammography unit. In 1984 New England Business Services Inc. funded the $10,000 purchase of an IBM personal computer. An average of $25,000 ($67,996.24 adjusted*) was donated during this decade. Average length of hospital stay 1981: National average 7.0 days MCH 4.5 days The average length of stay at MCH decreased from 4.7 days in 1980 to 4.5 in 1981. The national average was 7.0 days for hospitals the size of MCH. The average total cost per stay at MCH was well below average at that time. There were many advances in technology in the 1980s. In 1982 laser eye surgery was performed for the first time at MCH by Dr. Theodore Renna. Previously patients had to travel to Boston for this procedure. In June 1983 MCH developed an infant car seat rental program, responding to the New Hampshire Child Passenger Safety Law. In 1984 the First Medical Flight from MCH took place, in partnership with UMass Medical Center in Worcester. In 1989 MCH purchased their first CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography) scan machine, added on a nuclear medicine room, and the first laparoscopic surgery was performed. In 1989 MCH opened a Hospice Room becoming one of the first hospitals in NH to designate room specifically for hospice care. In 1989 fundraising began for another expansion. The hospital incurred long-term debt for the first time in its history. The expansion was funded with $4.5 million ($9,972,555.07 adjusted*) borrowed dollars, $2 million from donations from the community ($4,432,246.70 adjusted*), $1.9 million was from the depreciation reserve fund ($4,210,634.36 adjusted*), and $300,000 ($664,837.00 adjusted*) was interest earned by bond money before it was spent. The expansion increased square footage by 50,000 sq. ft. The new wing doubled the hospital’s size and included three operating rooms, adjacent outpatient rooms, as well as a preoperative and postoperative rooms. Today, this new wing is known as the Medical Arts Building. *adjusted for 2022 dollars [gallery ids="37081,37082,37083,37084,37085"] History - Monadnock Community Hospital [post_title] => A Trip Down Memory Lane: 1971-1991 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-monadnock-community-hospital-1971-1991 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-07-31 10:25:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-07-31 14:25:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-monadnock-community-hospital-1950-1970-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [44] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 37154 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2023-06-21 14:24:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-06-21 18:24:31 [post_content] => 100 years ago today we opened our doors to care for our community and what better way to celebrate than with our 8th Annual DAISY Award Ceremony! MCH is a part of more than 5,400 healthcare facilities and schools around the globe who participate in the DAISY Award program, which honors nurses who demonstrate excellence and provide extraordinary compassionate care to their patients and families. This year, 14 individual nurses and all of the nurses of the Medical Surgical Unit were nominated by either a patient, family member or colleague. We are so pleased to announce that the 2023 DAISY Award Winners are Donna Infante, RN and Clayton Kuusisto, RN both of the Sarah Hogate Bacon Emergency Department. It is the skilled care and dedication to exceptional nursing that has sustained MCH for 100 years! Join us in congratulating the nominees and winners! 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[gallery columns="4" ids="37074,37072,37071,37070"] MCH Anniversary Series 1971-1991The early years of the Hospital saw significant advances in the science of anesthesia, from the introduction of anesthesia machines in the 1930s to new, safer anesthetic drugs, devices that made intubation safer and more effective, and the introduction of the first intravenous anesthetics.
1950s$2 office visit
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$3 house call
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In the 1950s Dr. Albert Chandler performed house calls which equaled his time spent in office appointments. He charged $2 per office visit ($24.29 adjusted rate today) or $3 per house call ($36.43 adjusted.)
Early on the Hospital was made to look as much like a cheerful home as possible, with a small kitchen on each floor. The rooms had fireplaces and carpets for comfort. The reception room had comfortable seating and often had fresh flowers. The old reception room is now the library and looks much the same.
Average per patient day during 1960s inflation:
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$41.58 ($397.67 adjusted*)
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$38.84 ($371.46 adjusted*)
In the 1960s rapid population growth in the Monadnock region led to a hospital census at 100%. There was a shortage of patient rooms available. A fundraising campaign for a major million dollar expansion began in 1963. The average contribution from the community was $940 ($8,990.08 adjusted*) from doctors, $320 ($3,060.45 adjusted*) from small businesses, $97 ($927.70 adjusted*) from local families, and $75 ($717.29 adjusted*) from employees. On March 23, 1965 groundbreaking ceremonies were held. The addition increased capacity to 75 beds from the 1949 expansion leaving MCH with 55 beds.
1963 capital campaign average contributions:
Doctors $940 ($8,990.08 adjusted*)
Small businesses $320 ($3,060.45 adjusted*)
Local families $97 ($927.70 adjusted*)
Employees $75 ($717.29 adjusted*)
At the close of the fundraising campaign Dr. George Stewart said: “We are aware not only of the out-poured generosity of the living givers but, at the same time, are reminded also of the superb people who have befriended this institution in years that are gone and who have left us as grateful legatees some portion of their spirit. Over and above that material resources given by such citizens is the sense of trusteeship, the responsibility for the common good, the traits of character they have bestowed to help build in the community its distinguishing character as a worthy region. For all of these we are truly grateful.”
In the 1960s the Hospital’s Auxiliary supplied 5-inch television sets that could be rolled into patient rooms on a cart for $1 a day ($9.89 adjusted*). In 1964 the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra began playing a benefit for the hospital each year. In 1968 a Chrysanthemum Ball was first held as a fundraiser. They were the first black tie, gala raising funds for MCH. The attendance fee was $10 per person ($84.10 adjusted*). In 1973 the Golden Anniversary Ball celebrated the 50th anniversary.
*adjusted for 2022 dollars [gallery ids="37070,37071,37072,37073,37074,37075,37076,37053,37077,37078"] History - Monadnock Community Hospital [post_title] => A Trip Down Memory Lane: 1950-1970 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-monadnock-community-hospital-1950-1970 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-07-31 10:25:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-07-31 14:25:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=36240 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [46] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 36238 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2023-05-26 10:46:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-26 14:46:27 [post_content] =>The early formative years of the hospital’s history.
[gallery columns="4" ids="37069,37068,37052,37050"] MCH Anniversary Series 1950-1970On June 21, 1923 the front page of the Peterborough Transcript proudly proclaimed:
"The Peterborough Hospital, which opens its doors to the public today, Thursday, June 21st, is something which has been in the minds and thoughts of some of our citizens for a long time and at last the realizations of these plans and dreams have come to pass..."
The highly anticipated opening day of The Peterborough Hospital was a monumental occasion. Over 750 people attended the festivities on opening day to see the new facility that would become a center for medical excellence in the Monadnock region. A visiting physician toured the newly built hospital and told the Peterborough Transcript:
“A finer location, better arranged, more completely equipped, up to the minute, modern hospital than this one cannot be found anywhere.”
At this time there were 47 consulting physicians that came to the Hospital from all over New England, as far away as Boston. They would take the train into town. The most common vehicle at the time was the Model T.
In the first month (1923)- 4 births
- 9 average patients a day
- 36 operations
- 40 patients admitted
- 274 patient days
Within the first 11 months of operation, it was clear that the Peterborough Hospital was a needed service for the community, with patient numbers increasing daily. During this time there were an average of nine patients per day at the hospital. (Patients days are defined as a calendar day a patient is admitted in the hospital.) The first baby born was a healthy boy from Nashua, he was born at 3 AM on July 1, 1923 by Caesarean section. In the first 15 years of operation (ending in 1938) there were 7,525 persons admitted, and 80,559 patient days total.
In 1927 nine towns accepted a share in the future maintenance of the hospital. The breakdown of the amount pledged by each town follows: Peterborough $68,225.35 ($1,147,502.68 adjusted*), Jaffrey $12,751 ($214,462.90 adjusted*), Dublin $12,750 ($214,446.08 adjusted*), Hancock $3,501 ($58,884.3 adjusted*), Antrim $3,295.50 ($55,428.01 adjusted*), Bennington $2,056 ($34,580.48 adjusted*), Temple $1,224.25 ($20,591.03 adjusted*), Greenfield $655 ($11,016.64 adjusted*), and Harrisville $53.25 ($895.63 adjusted*). The community support from these surrounding towns set the framework for what would be incredible philanthropic support for decades to come.
Hospital Stats: 1923- 2903 patient days
- 274 admissions
- 43 births
- 1675 patient days
- 1844 admissions
- 286 births
In the 1940s it was common practice for hearses to be used as ambulances. Funeral homes handled ambulance calls as well as funeral transportation. The vehicles were bought as combination hearses/ambulances. Arthur Wheeler of Jellison Funeral Home never lost a patient in transit despite only having Red Cross first aid training.
1946 was a time of transformation and growth as the Peterborough Hospital changed its name to Monadnock Community Hospital. There was a continuing need for increased services, with the hospital running full census (full capacity) in 1934. The tight finances during World War II made expansion a challenge. By 1946 the Hospital was often beyond capacity. The community donated food from their victory gardens, and raised money with donations, benefits, bequests, investments, state funds, and more. In 1949 the North Wing addition began, which was going to increase the hospital’s bed capacity from 19 beds to 55. When the North Wing was completed in 1950 Monadnock Community Hospital was considered one of the finest in New England.
Profits 1937net operating loss $12,000
(-$243,879 adjusted*)
1949
profit $691.41
($8,501 adjusted*)
2022
net gain
$2,897,000
*adjusted for 2022 dollars [gallery ids="37055,37050,37048,37068,37052,37069"] History - Monadnock Community Hospital [post_title] => A Trip Down Memory Lane: 1923-1949 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-monadnock-community-hospital-1923-1949 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-07-31 10:25:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-07-31 14:25:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=36238 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [47] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 36224 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2023-05-16 12:04:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-16 16:04:20 [post_content] => [gallery columns="4" ids="37046,37064,37065,37066"] MCH Anniversary Series 1923-1949 A time of development for the hospital’s history and the Peterborough area. The history of Monadnock Community Hospital goes all the way back to 1917 when community members asked Robert Parmelee to donate his unoccupied summer home to the town of Peterborough to become a community hospital. In 1873 the first American hospital survey located only 178 hospitals in the country. People who were ill were treated at home or went to the poorhouse/almshouse. Household medicine was nearly identical to hospital treatment. In the early 20th century major scientific advances were made in germ theory, antiseptic surgery, clinical pathology, x-ray, and more. Acute care was centered in hospitals, such as the ones closest to Peterborough in Keene, Nashua, and Fitchburg, MA. There was little chance for a rapid medical response or immediate physician contact in our small rural community. In 1915 Robert M Parmelee and his wife Alice Elizabeth Parker Parmelee began to build Evergreen, their summer home in Peterborough. It was situated on 70 acres with a beautiful view of Monadnock. Site work was a labor-intensive operation in the early 1900s. Horse power went hand in hand with manual labor. In 1917 the home’s value was assessed at $35,776 ($353,718.08 adjusted*): “It can be established that it will be supported by the people of Peterborough and the adjacent country, if they can be made to feel that it is theirs and so conducted that they (the residents) will be proud of it.” – Robert Parmelee World War I slowed progress on the fundraising and conversion of the home to a hospital. In December 1918, 185 generous community members pledged $10,330.40 ($200,215.35 adjusted*) for each year over a period of five years. In March 1919 Mrs. Benjamin P. Cheney and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kauffman underwrote the entire $200,000 ($3,876,236.20 adjusted*) needed to renovate the Parmelee house and equip it as a hospital. Robert Parmelee wrote, “I am so glad to have my friends and neighbors share with me in this, which will make us all, I trust, better neighbors, better friends.” On March 28, 1919 the first meeting of the Peterborough Hospital Corporation was held. After many contributions from the war-burdened community and the efforts of many committee members and skilled craftsmen, the Peterborough Hospital opened its doors to begin caring for the community on June 21, 1923. There were few rural communities the size of the Monadnock region that could boast having its own modern hospital.Room rates 1923: | ||
Room with three beds (ward): $2.50 ($42.79 adjusted*) | Private room: $3.50-5.00 ($59.90-$85.57 adjusted*) | Private room with bath: $7.00/day ($119.80 adjusted*) |
Doctors: | |||
1923: | |||
4 permanent doctors | 12 associate physicians | 47 medical consultants | |
1974: 29 members medical team | |||
2023: 108 active doctors | 41 associate doctors |