Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce that Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC) is now officially designated as a Level III-N Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. SNHMC is one of only two American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III trauma centers in New Hampshire, and the only…
Buckle up, seasonal allergy sufferers. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert predicts this season will “be intense and prolonged.” For many in New Hampshire, that means an extended season of sneezing, itchy-watery eyes, and runny nose. Fortunately, Dr. Amit Kumar of Southern New Hampshire Asthma and Allergy has suggestions for surviving the season. What can we expect for the spring allergy season…
By Grace Boddie, RN at the Elliot Hospital NICU As a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Elliot Hospital, every day brings a multitude of emotions, challenges, and moments of profound connection. Through countless interactions with parents, I’ve come to understand the unique journey families embark upon when their little ones require…
By Amy Rose, APRN at Foundation Collaborative Care The way in which we interact with screens is ever-evolving. Whether this is through the world of social media, gaming, or streaming our favorite episodes on our platform of preference, there is no denying that our exposure to screens has grown exponentially over the last decade. Is…
By Mike Hamilton OTR/L, Nashua Rehab Clinic Hand numbness, tingling, and burning can be intimidating and unsettling. The symptoms often come and go seemingly without reason. However, making some simple changes to your positioning, posture, and habits may help eliminate your problem altogether. Why it happens The median nerve, one of the three major peripheral nerves…
SolutionHealth, the parent non-profit organization of Elliot Health System (Manchester, NH), Southern New Hampshire Health (Nashua, NH) and Home Health & Hospice Care (Merrimack, NH) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Friberg, Esq., as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for SolutionHealth. Friberg assumed the role following the retirement of former CEO Bradley Kreick…
By: The Team at Elliot Outpatient Occupational Therapy Spring is finally here, and it is time to get outdoors! This time of year, at Elliot Outpatient Occupational Therapy, we commonly see injuries resulting from gardening, kayaking, biking, golf, and tennis/pickleball. Before you jump off the couch and get back to your favorite activities, consider our prevention…
“The truth is that cancer treatment can be associated with a lot of cardiovascular complications, including valvular complications, coronary disease, peripheral vascular complications, besides heart failure. And so, we have a large cohort in this country of childhood survivors of cancers who may not even be aware that even 10, 15 years down the road,…
Congratulations to two outstanding cardiologists who were recently selected by their peers for esteemed awards given by Elliot Health System to honor their expertise, leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to the communities they serve. Carl M. Fier, MD – Interventional Cardiology 2024 Steven A. Tzianabos, MD Award for Physician Excellence Recipient Dr. Fier’s journey at…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that Carol Long RN is receiving New Hampshire Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Senior Nurse Leader Award for 2024. Each year, the awards from New Hampshire Magazine celebrate the very best in nursing to honor those who go above and beyond. Carol currently serves as director of patient care services for Elliot Hospital.…