Your Hospital: January 2024
Community Compassion: Local Beauty Consultants Extend Comfort to Cancer Patients at Monadnock Community Hospital
Pictured from left to right: Denise Chatel, Ellen Smith, and Ruth Clark smile bright as they donate gift bags for Oncology patients
Local Beautycounter consultants, with the help of the community, have donated nearly 80 gift bags filled with all-natural body products and soothing teas to our Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center. These thoughtful donations bring comfort to cancer patients during their treatment, showing the power of community support. Learn about this generous initiative.
Health and Wellness Seminars
Unlocking Hand Health: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger Seminar
Join us for an educational seminar on January 11th, where Dr. W. Bradley White will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger. This seminar is a must-attend for anyone looking to improve their hand health.
Welcome New Providers!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Brian Kwitkin, a highly skilled general surgeon, to our team at Monadnock Surgical Associates. With his extensive experience in minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Kwitkin is dedicated to providing top-quality surgical care to our community. Get to know Dr. Kwitkin and his specialties.
Your End of Year Giving Makes a Difference
As the year comes to a close, please consider supporting Monadnock Community Hospital with a donation. Your generosity can empower us to expand healthcare services and improve the health and well-being of the Monadnock community.
To make a gift, visit MCHGiving.org.
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Mary, an 86-year-old former nurse, initially began volunteering after a 50-year career at the hospital, inspired by her mother who also worked there as a nurse. She now contributes primarily to the hospital's human resources department, welcoming new employees and fostering a supportive community. Senator Hassan praises Mary's dedication and her embodiment of the "Granite State spirit" - a commitment to service and making a difference regardless of age. Mary's story highlights the positive impact individuals can have through volunteering and community involvement. Read more: https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-mary-lawler-of-jaffrey-as-januarys-granite-stater-of-the-month Read more about Mrs Lawler: https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/volunteer-spotlight-mary-frances-lawler-a-legacy-of-dedication-and-compassion-at-monadnock-community-hospital/ [post_title] => In the News: Senator Hassan Recognizes Mary Lawler as Granite Stater of the Month [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => granite-stater-2024 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-27 17:06:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 21:06:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/granite-stater-2024-copy/ [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 37164 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2024-01-09 14:56:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-01-09 19:56:24 [post_content] => Video: Monadnock Community Hospital's Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program Featured on World's Greatest Monadnock Community Hospital is thrilled to announce that their Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program has been selected for a prestigious national showcase on the acclaimed television series, "World's Greatest." The episode features an exclusive behind-the scenes look into this exceptional healthcare program serving patients in the Monadnock Region. The Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program (MIH) is a novel approach to filling some of the gaps in the healthcare system. Implemented to address the Covid-19 pandemic, this program utilizes emergency medical service providers in non-traditional roles to help improve population health, reduce costs per capita, and improve the experience of care for the patients of Monadnock Community Hospital. The Community Paramedics provide home-based care services covering a variety of needs from medication checks, blood draws, wound care, chronic care management and more, in collaboration with MCH primary care clinicians. The acclaimed series, “World’s Greatest” features companies from all over the globe that are deemed the best in their field. “It is truly an honor to be selected for this program. To bring our story to the forefront and highlight our advances in the rural healthcare environment is an incredible opportunity. We cannot wait to show the world how special MCH is, and all that we can offer for our patients,” says Joshua Patrick, MPSLA, CP-C Lead Community Paramedic Clinician. 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Faced with a growing demand and limited space within the Bond Wellness Center, the hospital has invested $300,000 in adding outdoor athletic turf and rubberized matting behind the center. The expansion, totaling 3,500 square feet, comes as a solution to accommodate a 23 percent increase in patients since 2018. 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As seasoned medical professionals reach retirement age, the healthcare industry faces challenges in ensuring a steady supply of skilled practitioners to meet the needs of communities. The article sheds light on the successful initiatives that have been implemented to attract and support new talent, from targeted recruitment efforts to tailored incentives for medical graduates. Through these progressive programs, communities are finding effective solutions to maintain the quality of healthcare services, ensuring that patients continue to receive the best possible care, even as experienced physicians step down from their roles. 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Despite financial challenges, providers view this as an investment in community well-being, emphasizing the positive impact on individuals' health and independence. The MIH program serves as a bridge, connecting patients with vital resources and contributing to a healthier, more interconnected community. Read more: https://www.sentinelsource.com/healthlab/community-paramedicine-local-medical-program-offers-new-kind-of-house-call/article_a7d22163-a5bd-51fc-9df3-348322289733.html [post_title] => In the News: Local Medical Program Offers New Kind of House Call [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => mih-2023 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-03 10:47:57 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-03 14:47:57 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=37155 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 419 [post_author] => 9192192 [post_date] => 2012-10-19 12:21:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2012-10-19 16:21:11 [post_content] => On 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-freemethylprednisolone 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. MCH’s highest priority is the safety of our patients and we are fully and proactively engaged in this effort. Beyond those medications directly linked to cases of meningitis, the FDA, on October 15th, advised hospitals across the US to contact patients that receivedany injectable drug from the NECC produced after May 21st, 2012 to see if they have experienced any unusual symptoms or reactions. MCH patients who have received any of these injectable drugs from the NECC will be contacted and given specific instructions to assist us in gathering patient information as we assist the FDA in their data collection. To date, the FDA has not been able to confirm any additional cases of infection have been caused by NECC products beyond the original product directly linked to the meningitis outbreak. Again, the product linked to meningitis from the NECC has never been used here at MCH. 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The magazine’s Top Doctors list reflects the opinions of New Hampshire patients who are polled annually and asked to recommend the best caregivers in a variety of specialties. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from my patients,” said Dr. Stetzer. “I know that when it comes to obstetrical care, trust is everything, and that makes this award even more meaningful.” Dr. Stetzer joined the staff of Monadnock OB/GYN in March 2008. Previously, she was in practice with Greene Health Partners in Xenia, Ohio. She holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of Michigan, and received her D.O. degree in May 1997 from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Stetzer completed her residency at St. John Riverview Hospital in Detroit, followed by her OB/GYN residency at Henry Ford/Horizon Health System in Warren, Michigan where she was chief resident from 2001 – 2002. She holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is also certified in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Stetzer and her husband, Randy have two children, Alec, age 8, and Shaelan, age 6. [post_title] => In the News: New Hampshire Business Magazine names Dr. Pamela A. 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