As summer winds down, parents and children everywhere are starting to feel excitement and anxiety. A new school year is a fresh start filled with opportunities, but students are also faced with busy schedules and stressors as they deal with classes, homework, tests, sports, clubs, after-school events, and social/emotional drama. But how can you ensure…
Elliot Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Resuscitation Gold Award for Resuscitation Quality for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates. “This award recognizes the expertise and skills that our team members demonstrate in treating patients who experience cardiac arrest. It also reflects our unwavering…
Elliot 1-Day is the only ambulatory surgery center in New Hampshire to earn advanced certification for total joint replacement from AAAHC. Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center has earned an Orthopaedic Advanced Certification for its Total Joint Program from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Elliot 1-Day Surgery…
Dr. Holly Mintz, senior vice president and chief medical officer of Elliot Medical Group Ambulatory Services, has had a remarkable journey in medicine. She is driven by a lifelong passion for science and a love for working with children and their families. In this position, she can focus on innovation, engagement, and the delivery of…
Lead poisoning remains a serious public health concern, particularly for children. Even in small amounts, lead can cause irreversible damage to a child’s cognitive development, learning abilities, and behavior. As Dr. Louie Olive of Elliot Primary Care at Londonderry rightly states, “Preventative care is the most important kind of medicine.” In line with this belief,…
As a pediatrician, one of my most important roles is to promote the health and well-being of your child. An important part of this responsibility involves discussing immunizations with parents. Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect children from many potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccinations Protect Everyone Vaccines work by helping the immune…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, breastfeeding is the best source of nutrients for infants and may reduce the risk of certain health conditions for both infants and mothers. Dr. Danielle Dunetz, DO, FAAP, is a pediatrician at Partners in Pediatrics committed to providing comprehensive care for children and their families. Dr. Dunetz emphasizes the critical…
Breastfeeding not only nourishes your baby but provides numerous health benefits for both of you. However, it can also come with challenges that may require some extra support. Here are 11 signs you should reach out for help, along with tips for breastfeeding success and the many health benefits of breastfeeding. The Benefits of Breastfeeding…
As a pediatrician, I see myself as a team member working with parents toward the same goal: to help their kids grow up physically and mentally healthy. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to achieve this goal. This single intervention helps protect children from potentially life-threatening infections. Simply put, “vaccines cause adults.” Why…
On August 8th, a special graduation ceremony was held at 10 Prospect Street to celebrate the accomplishments of 13 new healthcare professionals. Eight licensed nursing assistants (LNAs) and five medical assistants (MAs) were recognized for completing a rigorous training program. The LNAs have now joined Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, where they will provide essential…