Monadnock Community Hospital's Mobile Integrated Healthcare program received the Monadnock Community Health Impact Award during the recent community health fair. The program stands out for its comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas.

Key highlights of the award-winning program include:

Providing primary care patient services
Sending community paramedics directly to patients' homes
Offering services like wound care and vaccinations

According to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, this program is remarkably effective. In 2022, it represented 49 percent of total visits across the state's 12 Mobile Integrated Healthcare programs, making it one of the busiest in New Hampshire.

Sean Burke, The Sentinel's president and COO, praised the program for "meeting a dire need in our community" by reaching patients where they are and improving both health and social factors.

The award was accepted by Joshua Patrick, lead community paramedic clinician, and Karen Bednarski, dispatcher, highlighting the team's crucial role in addressing healthcare gaps in the Monadnock Region.

Read more in the Keene Sentinel

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But beyond the clinic walls, Dr. Harrington is a man of unexpected depths. This seemingly calm and collected physician harbors a secret yearning for adventure. While his scientific mind craves precision and analysis, he values the raw, untamed beauty of the unknown. Picture him not in a white coat, but in jungle boots and headlamp illuminating the way as he photographs venomous vipers in the Amazonian night, or navigating remote rivers, adrenaline pumping as he captures the silent grace of a caiman gliding through the darkness.

This adventurous spirit isn't just a hobby; it's a reflection of his belief in stepping outside comfort zones, both in life and in his medical practice. He collaborates with his colleagues, pushing boundaries and seeking innovative solutions to help his patients reach their full potential. He mentors, he teaches, and he constantly strives to learn and grow, never settling for anything less than the best he can offer. So, the next time you see Dr. Harrington in the clinic, remember: under the calm exterior lies a soul etched by both science and adventure, a heart fueled by a deep desire to make a difference, one patient, one step, one unexpected journey at a time.

Stay well, Dr. Shawn P. Harrington, MD, FAAPMR

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