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Blog – Your MCH Connection

Posted on May.6.2019September 10, 2024

Summer Comfort Exhibition

Monadnock Community Hospital

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Posted on Apr.18.2019July 29, 2025

Heartfelt Stories – Mary’s Journey of Strength and Healing

Melissa French

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Posted on Apr.17.2019July 29, 2025

Heartfelt Stories – Michael’s Resilience Through Life’s Challenges

Melissa French

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Posted on Apr.16.2019July 29, 2025

Heartfelt Stories – Samantha’s Health Journey at MCH

Melissa French

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Posted on Feb.5.2019September 10, 2024

Spring Tonic Exhibition

Monadnock Community Hospital

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Posted on Feb.5.2019August 27, 2024

Combining for a Healthier NH

Monadnock Community Hospital

View Post: Combining for a Healthier NH

Posted on Dec.6.2018September 10, 2024

Winter Garden Exhibition

Monadnock Community Hospital

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Posted on Dec.3.2018July 29, 2025

Smoke-Free

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Posted on Nov.27.2018August 20, 2025

Affordable Care Act

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Posted on Jul.22.2018August 22, 2025

Comprehensive Skilled Nursing and Facility Care

Melissa French

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Posted on Apr.18.2018July 29, 2025

Surgical Excellence at MCH: A Hidden Gem in New England

Melissa French

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Posted on Apr.17.2018August 21, 2024

Pet Therapy at MCH: Four-Legged Healers in Action

Melissa French

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In February 2018, MCH joined a growing list of healthcare facilities offering pet therapy services for patients. Pet therapy has been shown to lower anxiety and promote relaxation, in addition to fostering the release of hormones that can play a role in elevating mood. Other clinical studies have revealed that therapy pets help relieve boredom, loneliness, and depression in patients diagnosed with dementia.

In MCH’s program, a specially trained therapy dog and its handler greet patients, spending a few minutes at their bedsides. Patients can pet or cuddle with the dog and chat with its handler.

“Patients are thrilled when a therapy dog arrives,” said Christy-Sue Solomon, Director of the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units at MCH. “Each of these dogs has a friendly and unique personality. They have a very calming presence, with a natural ability to cheer patients up. This program has been a welcome addition to our inpatient care.”

Organized and implemented by MCH’s Volunteer Coordinator Toni Gildone, the Pet Therapy program is available upon patient request.

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