Heartfelt Stories – Carol and Stephen Gehlbach: Investing in Care That Lasts

Carol and Stephen Gehlbach sit together on a bench outdoors, smiling with their arms around each other. The Peterborough couple are longtime supporters of Monadnock Community Hospital.
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Heartfelt Stories – Carol and Stephen Gehlbach: Investing in Care That Lasts

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.

Carol and Stephen Gehlbach of Peterborough have lived in the Monadnock Region for many years and have seen firsthand what Monadnock Community Hospital means to the community.

To them, MCH is more than a place to receive care. It is a source of local jobs, a driver of community health, and a commitment that high-quality healthcare will remain close to home for generations to come.

The Gehlbachs chose to support the hospital through a charitable gift annuity, a giving option that provides them with steady income while also making a meaningful impact on the future of local healthcare.

“MCH made the whole process incredibly easy,” Stephen says.

For the Gehlbachs, their decision to give is rooted in confidence in the people who make Monadnock Community Hospital special.

“With MCH, it’s about the people. They are committed, competent, and caring. Without them we’d be much diminished.”

Their thoughtful gift reflects a belief shared by many in our community: that a strong local hospital is essential to the health and vitality of the Monadnock Region.

We are deeply grateful to Carol and Stephen Gehlbach for their generosity and for their commitment to ensuring exceptional care remains available close to home.


Your Support in Action

A blue hand holding two blue hearts of different sizes, symbolizing generosity, care, and the impact of community support through Monadnock Community Hospital’s philanthropy programs.Because of You

Carol and Stephen Gehlbach chose a giving option that supports their financial goals while helping Monadnock Community Hospital continue providing high-quality care for the Monadnock Region. Their generosity demonstrates how thoughtful planning can create a lasting impact.

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2026 Annual Report

Cover of Monadnock Community Hospital’s 2026 Report to Our Community titled Moving Care Forward Together featuring two patient care moments. Left image shows a physician smiling and supporting a young child taking steps. Right image shows a rehabilitation patient standing between parallel bars with a staff member smiling beside him. The Monadnock Community Hospital logo appears between the images above a blue background with the report title.

MCH 2026 Annual Report