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Posted on Nov.17.2013July 29, 2025

New Birthing Options at MCH

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Posted on Apr.15.2013July 29, 2025

Heartfelt Stories – Mark’s Journey to Heart Health and Recovery

Melissa French

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Posted on Oct.19.2012July 29, 2025

In the News: Meningitis FAQ’s

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Posted on Jun.16.2012July 29, 2025

Heartfelt Stories: A Year of Healing, Hope, and Compassionate Care

Melissa French

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Posted on Jan.25.2012July 29, 2025

MCH Resumes Normal Operations Following Decrease in Gastrointestinal Cases

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                    [post_content] => MCH Not affected by CDC Menningitis AlertOn October 6th New England Compounding Pharmacy (NECC), announced a recall of all of its products that were compounded at and distributed from its facility in Framingham, Massachusetts. One of those products (preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate) , produced in three lots, has been linked to a national meningitis outbreak. None of the NECC’s medication directly linked to the meningitis outbreak has ever been utilized here at MCH. Monadnock Community Hospital has an excellent track record of safety with our patients. Prior to the FDA alert, MCH proactively removed all products from use that came from New England Compounding Center.

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Download our Fungal Meningitis FAQs document (PDF)
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