Posted on Aug.1.2026September 4, 2026

Your Hospital Newsletter – August 2026

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Overview

In This Issue

A Message from Rich
Free Family Fun, National Night Out – Aug 4
Join Us for the Jaffrey Open House – Sep 17
Recognize Exceptional Care at MCH
Make Sense of Your Coverage: Free Community Seminar
Support Groups and Community Resources
Watch Now: Planning Ahead, Together
MCH Receives Lamplighter Award
Celebrating Our Employees
Upcoming Classes & Events

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we are reminded how much local healthcare matters in everyday life, from checkups and school routines to emergency care, community resources, and support during stressful moments.

This month, we’re sharing helpful health resources, a reminder of the importance of emergency care nearby, opportunities to connect with MCH, and stories that reflect the care and teamwork behind our hospital community.

Thank you for staying connected with Monadnock Community Hospital. Your involvement helps strengthen local care for children, families, and neighbors across the Monadnock Region.

A Message from Rich: Care, Connection, and Community

Richard Scheinblum reflects on the people, progress, and partnerships that continue to shape Monadnock Community Hospital. From celebrating exceptional care and welcoming new clinicians to preparing for upcoming community events, his message highlights the teamwork behind MCH’s commitment to caring for local families, neighbors, and our broader community.

Read Rich’s Message

Join Us for National Night Out

Bring the whole family to Monadnock Community Hospital on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a free, fun evening with local first responders. Enjoy Touch-a-Truck tours, K-9 demonstrations, a teddy bear clinic, face painting, lawn games, and hands-only CPR and Narcan training. Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and Dunk-a-Cop tickets will be available for purchase.

Learn More About National Night Out

Celebrating Our Newly Renovated Jaffrey Location

Wednesday, October 21 | 5–6:30 p.m.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the community back to our newly renovated Jaffrey Family Medicine and Jaffrey Physical Therapy location on August 10th. The redesigned space features a more natural flow between services, along with updated interiors, new furnishings, and modernized treatment areas designed to improve comfort, access, and coordination of care.

Jaffrey Physical Therapy also has a refreshed and expanded treatment area, providing additional space to support recovery, mobility, and long-term wellness.

Please save the date and plan to join us as we celebrate these newly renovated spaces on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Plan Your Visit

Photo: Jaffrey Family Medicine lobby before renovations began.

A Simple Way to Say Thank You

Compassionate care deserves to be recognized. Here’s how to share yours.

A kind word can mean so much. Whether it was a nurse, clinician, staff member, volunteer, department, or care team, we’ve made it easier to choose the right way to recognize exceptional care. You can thank a caregiver, nominate a nurse for The DAISY Award, leave an online review, or share feedback directly with our Patient Experience team. Every message helps us celebrate compassionate care and continue improving for our patients, families, and community.

Recognize Exceptional Care

Health Insurance Basics: Free Community Seminar

Health insurance can be confusing, especially when you’re reviewing coverage, reading a medical bill, or helping a family member understand their benefits. Join MCH for a free seminar on Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bond Wellness Center. We’ll cover common terms like copays, coinsurance, and deductibles, along with tips for reading medical bills with more confidence. No prior knowledge needed, just bring your questions.

Seating is limited. Register Now

A Helpful Guide to Support Across the Monadnock Region

Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, especially when someone is facing a stressful or uncertain time. The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript’s Support Groups & Resources guide brings many local and regional resources together in one place, making it easier for individuals and families to find help, connection, and practical information.

The guide includes listings for support groups, behavioral health and substance use services, tobacco cessation, food banks, resources for parents and kids, youth programs, veteran resources, elder care, bereavement support, caregiver support, recreation departments, libraries, and other helpful community agencies.

This guide was produced by Be the Change Behavioral Health Task Force, a group of community volunteers committed to improving well-being in the Monadnock Region, in collaboration with the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. Be the Change focuses on community education, behavioral health awareness, substance use prevention, and helping residents connect with local resources.

View the Support Groups & Resources Guide

Advance Directives: A Conversation Worth Having

Planning ahead brings peace of mind, both for you and for the family members who may one day help make healthcare decisions on your behalf. In this recorded seminar, MCH panelists explain what Advance Directives are, why they matter at any age, and how they help caregivers understand your wishes if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.

Watch the Advance Directives Seminar Recording

MCH Recognized for Employee Intranet Transformation

Monadnock Community Hospital has received a Lamplighter Award from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications for The Hub, our employee intranet transformation project. The award recognizes healthcare communications projects across New England that demonstrate strategic planning, creativity, effective execution, and measurable results.

Celebrating Our July Employee of the Month

Monadnock Community Hospital is proud to recognize Christi Santerre, RN, of Surgical Services as our July 2026 Employee of the Month.

Christi was recognized for the calm, compassionate care she brings to patients, and for helping people feel supported and informed during stressful moments. She has been part of MCH since 2013 and currently works in perioperative care in Same Day Surgery, while also serving as a per diem nurse in the Emergency Department.

“She made us feel supported, informed and genuinely cared for throughout the entire experience.”

We also extend our congratulations to this month’s Honorable Employee Recognitions: Jessica Bullock of Oncology, Theresa Coombs of MCA, Christine Jarest of MBHS, Chris Jensen of Rehab, Dr. Kwitkin of MSA, Linda Kot of MOA, Kaytlynn Howland of MBHS, Tracy Morey of Lab, Shelley Otero of Human Resources, Kathy Pellitteri of Laboratory, Dan Salvatore of MOA, Julia Swett of Radiology, Caitlin Walker of Med Surg, and Patrick Wright of Finance.

Traveling Trophy: Honoring Environmental Services Team

The Employee Enrichment Committee is proud to recognize the Environmental Services (EVS) team as the July 2026 Traveling Trophy recipient.

Every day, this team helps keep MCH clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff. Patients and colleagues praised the team for their kindness and willingness to help, noting that every part of their care experience, from housekeeping to nursing to their doctor, felt smooth and well supported.

This Month We Recognize

Health Unit Coordinators Day: August 23
Health Unit Coordinators Week: August 23–29

Upcoming Classes & Events

National Night Out | 8/4
Your Guide to Health Insurance Basics Seminar | 8/27 (Registration required)

Blog - Your MCH Connection

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Monadnock Community Hospital has served the Monadnock region since 1923, providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home for generations of families.

Philanthropic support helps preserve access to essential healthcare services locally while supporting investments in technology, facilities, and future generations of care.

Gifts of all kinds, including annual contributions, tribute gifts, and planned gifts through the Parmelee Society, help support the long-term health and well-being of our community.

Together, we are helping preserve trusted local healthcare for future generations.

Gifts of all kinds, including annual contributions, tribute gifts, IRA charitable gifts, and planned gifts through the Parmelee Society, help support the long-term health and well-being of our community.

Give where your heart is.

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Wednesday, October 21 | 5–6:30 p.m.

Jaffrey Physical Therapy also has a refreshed and expanded treatment area, providing additional space to support recovery, mobility, and long-term wellness.

Please save the date and plan to join us as we celebrate these newly renovated spaces on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Plan Your Visit

Photo: Jaffrey Family Medicine lobby before renovations began.

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Compassionate care deserves to be recognized. Here’s how to share yours.

Recognize Exceptional Care

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Monadnock Community Hospital has served the Monadnock region since 1923, providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home for generations of families.

Philanthropic support helps preserve access to essential healthcare services locally while supporting investments in technology, facilities, and future generations of care. Gifts of all kinds, including annual contributions, tribute gifts, and planned gifts through the Parmelee Society, help support the long-term health and well-being of our community. Together, we are helping preserve trusted local healthcare for future generations. Gifts of all kinds, including annual contributions, tribute gifts, IRA charitable gifts, and planned gifts through the Parmelee Society, help support the long-term health and well-being of our community. Give where your heart is.

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