Heartfelt Stories – 88 Years and Counting for Generations of Gail’s Family…
Heartfelt Stories - 88 Years and Counting for Generations of Gail's Family...
Heartfelt Stories – 88 Years and Counting for Generations of Gail’s Family…
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are proud to share our Heartfelt Stories featuring inspiring testimonials from our patients. 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.
Meet four generations of MCH patients
In January 1935, a young New Ipswich man drove his pregnant wife through muddy backroads to a small hospital in Peterborough. There, his wife delivered a healthy baby girl, and the couple named her Gail.
88 years later, that baby is the proud matriarch of four generations, all of them born at that same Peterborough hospital, known today as Monadnock Community Hospital.
“We’re all MCH babies,” Gail laughs. “My daughter was born here in 1960. Her daughter Jennifer arrived in 1982, and my great-granddaughter Madison was born here in 2001.”
Over the decades, Gail has witnessed significant changes at MCH. “When I was small, the hospital was the old Parmelee family home. There were still fireplaces in some patient rooms! But today MCH is a big, modern hospital.”
Gail’s family connection to MCH includes her husband Randy, who worked as a mail room volunteer at MCH for several years.
“We are so grateful to have this wonderful hospital in our community,” says Gail, who recently received orthopedic care and physical therapy at the Hospital. “MCH is our family hospital. We just love it.”
From left: Madison Wright, Jennifer Wright, Gail Niskala, and Deborah Wright
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[post_content] => It's an exciting milestone year for Monadnock Community Hospital as it celebrates its 100th anniversary! Over the past century there have been many inspiring stories shared from those who were born at the hospital, patients who received excellent care, and employees who call the hospital their home away from home. This heartwarming story encapsulates it all, truly coming full circle.
Monadnock Community Hospital is delighted to introduce Jackie Coll, who has been a member of the hospital's dedicated team for over a decade. Born as a twin in the maternity ward of MCH in the 80s, she later gave birth to both of her children in MCH’s Birthing Suite. Jackie started with the organization at New Ipswich Family Medicine, however, after a slight career change she took a new role in a different capacity. As a member of the Information Technology team, her office is now the room that she was born in!
“When our OB unit changed locations within MCH, the old unit rooms were transformed into offices that now house MCH’s IT department where I currently work,” Jackie explains. “The excitement of MCH’s 100th year anniversary inspired my mom and I to look at my old birth photos. To our incredible surprise my office is the very room I started life in! It brings me great honor to work in such a wonderful hospital that has always been and continues to be an enormous part of my life.”
With a background in nursing and information technology, Jackie brings a wealth of experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of patients. This remarkable journey from birth to professional fulfillment encapsulates the hospital's commitment to nurturing and supporting individuals at every stage of life.
"This is a rare and wonderful occurrence," says Cyndee McGuire, President and CEO of Monadnock Community Hospital. "To have an individual born within our walls return years later to work in the same room where they were first cared for as an infant is a testament to the deep-rooted connections that our hospital fosters within the community."
The hospital's centennial year continues to be a time of reflection, gratitude, and forward-looking initiatives. As Monadnock Community Hospital remains committed to providing exceptional care and support to the community, Jackie’s story embodies the spirit of healthcare excellence, community engagement, and compassionate service that has defined the hospital for the past 100 years. Jackie's journey serves as a reminder that the bonds formed within these walls extend far beyond the walls themselves.
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Photo credit: Mikayla Feehan
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Photo credit: Mikayla Feehan
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Jackie's parents with the twins
Photo credit unknown, images provided by Jackie Coll
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