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Posted on Sep.16.2025September 16, 2025

Monadnock Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Nurse Communication

Melissa French

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Posted on Sep.3.2025September 10, 2025

In the news: Dr. Shawn Harrington completes Leadership Program

Melissa French

View Post: In the news: Dr. Shawn Harrington completes Leadership Program

MCH’s Tobacco Treatment Program: 15 years of Growth & Success

Monadnock Community Hospital

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Together for Breast Health: Understanding Symptoms, Screenings and Solutions

Monadnock Community Hospital

View Event: Together for Breast Health: Understanding Symptoms, Screenings and Solutions

Strong Steps: A Seminar on Fracture and Fall Prevention

Monadnock Community Hospital

View Event: Strong Steps: A Seminar on Fracture and Fall Prevention

Posted on Aug.25.2025September 10, 2025

Your Hospital Newsletter – September 2025

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.23.2025September 10, 2025

In the News: Labor and delivery units face uncertainty after federal cuts

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.22.2025September 10, 2025

In the News: NH hospitals face closure due to Republican budget bill, warns Sen. Hassan

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.19.2025September 10, 2025

In the News: How the ‘most beautiful hospitals’ are rethinking patient flow

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.19.2025September 10, 2025

Experience the Collections Exhibition at the Healing Arts Gallery

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.19.2025August 25, 2025

Community Comes Together for MCH’s First National Night Out

Melissa French

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Posted on Aug.19.2025August 27, 2025

Back to School Health Tips for Kids: Hygiene, Sleep & More

Melissa French

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MCH’s Tobacco Treatment Program: 15 years of Growth & Success
Speakers: Essy Moverman RRT RCP CTTS, Dawne Beamer RCP TTS EP, Gabby Trust EP TTS (MCH Rehabilitation Services – Pulmonary Fitness)
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Strong Steps: A Seminar on Fracture and Fall Prevention

Speaker: Dan Salvadore, PA-C (Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates)

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, but many are preventable. Learn practical strategies for strength and balance, home safety modifications, medication management, and nutrition for bone health.

Location: Bond Wellness Center 

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            [0] => Regular handwashing is one of the most effective defenses against common illnesses. According to the CDC, handwashing with soap can reduce diarrheal disease by 23–40% and respiratory illnesses by 16–21%. In school children, it’s been shown to cut down on time out of school due to gastrointestinal illness by 29–57%. (Washington State Department of Health 1)

One study found that children who washed their hands at least four times daily experienced 24% fewer respiratory illness days and 51% fewer gastrointestinal illness days. (PMC 2)

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  • 6–12 years: 9–12 hours per night
  • 13–17 years: 8–10 hours per night. (CDC Archive 3)
Why this matters:
  • Teens often don’t get enough sleep—around 72.7% of high schoolers are sleep-deprived. (Verywell Mind 4)
  • Insufficient sleep is linked to poor attention, emotional difficulties, obesity, depression, and other health risks. (CDC Archive 5)
  • Consistent bedtimes help reduce daytime tiredness; only about two-thirds of children get this routine.

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  • Handwashing to prevent illness at school (1)
  • Impact of hand hygiene intervention on hand washing ability of school-aged children (2)
  • Sleep in middle and high school students (3, 5)
  • The role of sleep in teen mental health (4)
  • Benefits of healthy eating for children (6)
  • Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet (7)
  • Back to School and Mental Health: Supporting our children for a successful year ahead (8)
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