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Heartfelt Stories: Our Community, Our Care

A happy couple holding their newborn baby. The mother is smiling warmly while holding the baby close, and the father is looking at both lovingly
Heartfelt Stories: Our Community, Our Care
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At Our Community Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and building lasting relationships within our community. We’re excited to introduce “Heartfelt Stories: Our Community, Our Care,” featuring inspiring testimonials from our patients, employees and volunteers, donors, and community members.

Celebrating Our Patients

Our community is at the core of everything we do. From one patient’s brave journey through treatment to another’s commitment to our wellness programs, these stories highlight the impact of compassionate care at our hospital.

Stories of Support and Care

Every story matters. One testimonial showcases the exceptional support a patient received, while another reflects our commitment to community health. These stories remind us of our dedication to serving with compassion.

Empowering Through Testimonials

Empowerment is key to our mission. One patient’s experience with our pulmonary rehab team and another’s wellness journey demonstrate the power of expert care. Another testimonial reinforces our promise to make a difference in the lives we touch.

Employee Testimonials: The Heart of Our Care

At Monadnock Community Hospital, our dedicated staff is the backbone of our exceptional care. We’re proud of our team and their commitment to our community. If you’re a hospital employee with a story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Contact our communications team to be featured in “Heartfelt Stories.”

Join the Conversation

Follow our social media channels to read more about these incredible journeys. Share your own experiences and tag Monadnock Community Hospital to inspire others and contribute to our growing community of support.

“Heartfelt Stories: Our Community, Our Care” celebrates the resilience, strength, and compassion that define our community. Thank you for being part of our mission. Stay tuned for more inspiring testimonials and help us spread the message of hope and care.

These stories reflect the dedication and compassion that define Monadnock Community Hospital. Stay connected with us as we share more inspiring testimonials from our community. Together, we can make a difference, one story at a time.

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An older man in a green sweater vest with a stethoscope stands beside a seated patient, Don Nalette, who is wearing a plaid shirt and smiling. They are in a warmly lit exam room with a floral wall design and a dedication plaque in the background.

Don’s Journey of Hope

After a sudden diagnosis and months of treatment, Don says the care team at MCH gave him hope when the odds were against him. “They took good care of me,” he shares, grateful for the compassion and skill that helped him look forward again.

Fontaine Melus stands smiling between two members of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare team from Monadnock Community Hospital. On the left is Dr. Lucas Shippee in a green shirt, and on the right is paramedic Joshua Patrick in green scrubs.

Care on Wheels: Mobile Integrated Healthcare

When back pain and depression left Fontaine feeling hopeless, MCH brought care to her doorstep. With regular visits and support at home, she found encouragement, healing, and independence again.

Craig and Judy Unger-Clark sit together smiling in a hospital waiting area with snow outside the window. Craig wears a dark sweater; Judy is in a yellow sweater and scarf.

The Unger-Clark Story

For Craig and Judy Unger-Clark, MCH has always been close to home and close to heart. When advanced technology saved Judy’s life, they gave back — helping ensure life-saving care is available for every patient.

Rosamond Cady stands between two smiling healthcare providers—one woman in glasses and a black turtleneck with a name badge, and one man in blue scrubs with an MD badge. They are in a bright, welcoming rehabilitation or wellness area with fitness equipment visible in the background.

Partners in Progress, Healing with Purpose

After injury and chronic pain, Rosamond found strength through a team of providers who worked together as true partners in her healing. “They made me believe I can and will heal,” she says.

A testimonial graphic showing Judy and Craig Unger-Clark sitting side by side. The quote reads: “He also checked in to learn about our meetings with the surgeon. We’re very pleased Dr. Gilbert returned to Monadnock Community Hospital. Ecstatic, actually.” – Judy & Craig Unger-Clark. The MCH logo and website appear below.
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A testimonial graphic featuring a circular photo of Fontaine Melus standing between Dr. Lucas Shippee and Joshua Patrick. The quote reads: “Getting visits from someone like Josh who pays attention, asks questions, and helps me accomplish health-related tasks that might otherwise go undone is very helpful and quite encouraging.” – Fontaine Melus. Includes the MCH logo and website.
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A testimonial graphic featuring a circular inset photo of Dr. Shippee standing next to patient Don Nalette. A quote on a teal background reads: “Everything happened so fast, but I was treated so well by everyone—from the doctors to the nurses. They were all so pleasant, encouraging, and professional.” – Don Nalette. The image includes the Monadnock Community Hospital logo and website.
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A testimonial graphic featuring a circular photo of Rosamond Cady smiling between two Monadnock Community Hospital staff members in a rehab setting. The quote reads: “All good and positive outcomes are a team effort.” – Rosamond Cady. The design includes the hospital’s logo and website.
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Patient testimonial image featuring Bruce Barsalou, emphasizing the support and guidance patients can expect during a medical visit at Monadnock Community Hospital
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Monadnock Community Hospital graphic displaying the commitment to excellence in community healthcare, emphasizing access to specialists for comprehensive care
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Testimonial image featuring Dr. Kwitkin with a satisfied patient, highlighting the positive impact of access to surgical specialists at Monadnock Community Hospital
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Bruce Barsalou My team kept me motivated, helping me understand what I needed to do. They told me that if I didn’t push myself, nothing was going to happen.
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Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan stands smiling beside patient Renee Deschuiteneer in a medical office with anatomical posters in the background. On the right, a quote from Renee reads: "I love Dr. Vache,” says Renee. “I felt like he understood my pain and anxiety. ‘You’ve been through a lot,’ he told me. ‘You don’t deserve to live in pain.’ That meant a lot to me.” Below the quote is Renee’s name and the URL www.MonadnockHospital.org. The background features a serene nature scene with trees and the Monadnock Community Hospital logo.
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