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At MCH, Mary was under the care of hematology oncologist, Dr. Robert Pritchard. “Dr. Pritchard is a wonderful doctor who always encouraged me to ask questions. He also has a great sense of humor, which is so welcome when you face these kinds of challenges.”

With her cancer now in remission, Mary looks back fondly on her experience at MCH. “The compassion and professionalism of every single staff member was unfailing. I’ve told friends and family that it was like swimming in an ocean of love. That may sound corny, but every single visit exceeded my expectations. To this day, when I drive into the parking lot at MCH, I get a big smile on my face.” Pictured left to right: Patient Mary Bock (center) with Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center staff members (left to right) Maria Brown, Medical Assistant; Michelle Christmas, Office Assistant; Patrick Sullivan, RN; and Sue Jackson, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager ) [_page_sections_2_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_2_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_2_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_3_source] => Array ( [0] => custom ) [_page_sections_3_source] => Array ( [0] => field_5ab1224eb0c41 ) [page_sections_3_media] => Array ( [0] =>

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Monadnock Community Hospital is a nonprofit hospital serving the Monadnock Region since 1923.