Empower Your Health Journey with MCH’s Patient Portal
![Smiling man at home in Peterborough, NH, accessing his healthcare information through the Monadnock Community Hospital patient portal](https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Patient-portal-hero-card-2.png)
At Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH), we believe that empowering our patients with the tools and resources they need to manage their health is a cornerstone of our commitment to community well-being. Our Patient Portal is a secure, convenient, and easy-to-use online platform designed to help you take control of your health, anytime, anywhere.
What is the Patient Portal?
The Patient Portal is an online access point where you can securely view and manage your personal health information. Whether you want to check lab results, schedule appointments, request prescription refills, or communicate with your healthcare provider, the Patient Portal is your go-to resource for all things related to your health care at MCH.
Key Features and Benefits
- 24/7 Access to Health Information: With the Patient Portal, you can access your medical records, view your test results, and monitor your progress, all from the comfort of your home or on the go.
- Effortless Appointment Scheduling: No more waiting on hold. Schedule your next appointment with just a few clicks, at a time that works best for you.
- Secure Messaging with Providers: Have a question for your doctor? Use the secure messaging feature to communicate directly with your healthcare team, ensuring you get the answers you need without the hassle of phone calls.
- Prescription Refills: Requesting a refill for your medication has never been easier. With the Patient Portal, you can quickly request refills and have them sent directly to your pharmacy.
- Track Your Health: Stay on top of your health goals by tracking your vitals, medications, and other key health metrics within the portal.
How to Get Started
Getting started with the Patient Portal is simple. If you haven’t already signed up, visit our Patient Portal Access page to create your account. For a step-by-step guide, watch our comprehensive video tutorial that walks you through all the features and how to use them effectively.
At MCH, your health and well-being are our top priorities. The Patient Portal is just one of the many ways we are working to make healthcare more accessible, personalized, and efficient for our community. Take the next step in managing your health by signing up for the Patient Portal today.
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Have you ever wondered what happens if you're unable to make medical decisions for yourself? This is where Advance Directives come in. These are legal documents that allow you to communicate your wishes for medical care in advance, ensuring your healthcare journey aligns with your values. Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) recently hosted a seminar titled "Empowering Your Healthcare Choices: Advance Directives." This informative session featured a panel of experts including Reverend Doctor F. Daniel Osgood, Dr. Lucas Shippee, Molly Rajaniemi, and facilitator Michael Greenough.Why should you watch this video?
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Advance Directives and their importance in healthcare planning.
- Learn about your options for creating an Advance Directive that reflects your wishes.
- Feel empowered to make informed decisions about your future medical care.
Don't forget to explore the additional resources offered by MCH:
Download the Advance Care Planning Guide from the Foundation for Healthy Communities (PDF): https://bit.ly/acpguide Download the Conversation Starter Guide from The Conversation Project (PDF): https://bit.ly/convsgAccess presentations from the seminar speakers (PDFs):
Ethical Basis for Advanced Medical Directives, Rev Dr F Daniel Osgood: https://bit.ly/240307osgood Advance Directives, Molly Rajaniemi MBA CHC: https://bit.ly/240307rajaniemi Having the Conversation, Karen Langley LICSW: https://bit.ly/240307langley Let's work together to build a more informed and empowered community when it comes to healthcare! We're excited to share the full video recording of the seminar with you! Watch it now to gain valuable insights and empower yourself to take charge of your heart health.![Seminar panel including Dr Lucas Shippee Molly Rajaniemi and Reverend Dr F Daniel Osgood seated at a table and Michael Greenough standing Seminar panel including Dr Lucas Shippee Molly Rajaniemi and Reverend Dr F Daniel Osgood seated at a table and Michael Greenough standing](https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/screenshot-240307-Edited-1-1080x607.png)
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Learn more about MCH's Health and Wellness Seminars Browse more informative seminar videos:
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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.![Laura Gingras Laura Gingras](https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Executive-Team-Headshot-Laura-A.-Gingras-360x360.png)
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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Gold! Best Hospital, Best Orthopedic Surgeon, Best Place to Have a Baby, and Best Women’s Clinic
MCH has been honored with the Gold Award for Best Hospital, a recognition that reflects the hospital's commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community, a mission ingrained in its core. The Gold Award for Best Orthopedic Surgeon highlights the exceptional expertise within the hospital's medical staff. Their commitment to excellence in orthopedic care contributes to the overall well-being of the community, ensuring that residents receive top-notch services close to home. Welcoming new life into the community is a special moment, and the MCH Birthing Suite has been recognized with the Gold Award for Best Place to Have a Baby. This accolade underscores the hospital's commitment to providing a supportive and compassionate environment for expectant families. Monadnock OBGYN has been honored with the Gold Award for Best Women's Clinic, showcasing their dedication to empowering women's health. This acknowledgment reflects the collaborative and compassionate care provided by the clinic, ensuring that women in the community receive the highest standard of healthcare services.Silver Best Dermatologist: Comprehensive Skin Care
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A time of expansion in the hospital’s history.
[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
($24.29 adjusted)
$3 house call
($36.43 adjusted)
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:
Short term, general, and special hospitals
$41.58 ($397.67 adjusted*)
MCH
$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 ) [68] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 37151 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2023-05-26 14:12:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-26 18:12:08 [post_content] => On Thursday May 25th 2023, Monadnock Community Hospital had the pleasure of recognizing the region’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in celebration of National EMS Week which was from May 21-27. Providers from Antrim Fire and Ambulance, Dublin Fire Department, Francestown Fire Department, Greenfield Fire Department, Hancock Fire Department, Jaffrey Fire Department, Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance, New Ipswich Fire Department, Peterborough Fire and Rescue, Rindge Fire Department, Souhegan Valley Ambulance, and Temple Fire Department attended the evening’s event at the Monadnock Country Club, where they were honored as vital members of the community. Doctors, physician assistants, and nurses from the MCH Emergency Department were there as well to celebrate their colleagues and friends. Cyndee McGuire, president and CEO of Monadnock Community Hospital, recognized all of the hard work the local EMS providers do every day. She quoted Fred Rogers from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood by saying “Fred Rogers is famous for his advice, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ I look out tonight at a sea of helpers. You are often first on the scene to care for people in their greatest time of need. The dedication you have for our neighbors and loved ones is incredibly admirable and we are lucky to have you all as a part of our MCH Family and our community.” Lauren Morton, Physician Assistant, and a leader in the MCH Emergency Room, thanked everyone for their tireless efforts and for continually giving so much of themselves to help the lives of others. She then had the privilege of presenting the 2023 EMS Lifetime Achievement Award to New Ipswich Fire Department’s Chief Meredith Lund. Chief Lund, who is soon retiring after over 30 years of service to our community, moved up the ranks in this male dominated profession. She started her career with Souhegan Valley Ambulance Service and later became the first female on the New Ipswich Fire Department team. In 2016 she was voted in as the Chief becoming one of only four female Fire Chiefs in the state of New Hampshire and the first in New Ipswich. Chief Lund was surprised and moved by this award and she presented an inspiring acceptance speech with a brief overview of her career. She shared that she is retiring to spend more time with her grandchildren and to travel the country as she continues her work fighting wildfires. She thanked all of her colleagues and friends in the room, some of whom she taught when she was an instructor with the NH Fire Academy & EMS, while others she began her training with in the early 1990s and has been friends with ever since. The Annual EMS Recognition event was the first one held since 2019 (before the pandemic) and Monadnock Community Hospital was pleased to be able to honor the community Emergency Medical Services this way.![Donna Infante, RN, MCH’s Emergency Department Director; Lauren Morton, PA, Emergency Department Physician Assistant; New Ipswich Fire Chief Meredith Lund; Dr. Eric Lasky, MD, MCH’s EMS Director; Michael Greenough, MCH’s EMS Coordinator](https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/349342342_812147730278198_6449812223451079338_n-1080x906.jpg)
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 ) [70] => 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 |
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