With my weight loss patients, I often emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for overall well-being. One area of concern, especially for men, is belly fat. This type of fat, also known as visceral fat, accumulates around the abdominal organs and poses serious health risks. Let’s explore why belly fat is dangerous. The…
Southern NH Health is thrilled to announce the successful launch of our inaugural “Beyond the Stethoscope” program, an innovative initiative designed to ignite curiosity and inspire future generations of diverse leaders by introducing promising young adults to career pathways within our healthcare system. This summer, students from seven local high schools have come together to…
We are thrilled to welcome four new providers to the Southern New Hampshire Health family! Holly Neves, APRN will be joining Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine, and Heather Newell, APRN will be joining Southern NH Weight Management. Natalija Beharic, PA, and Sarah Vignos, PA will be bringing their combined experience to Foundation Neurosurgery. Holly…
Victoria Chamberlain with the VNA of Manchester & Southern New Hampshire has been named Nursing Assistant of the Year by the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire! Criteria for being selected include maintaining high standards for quality of care, dignity, quality of life for patients, and whose work benefits patients, families,…
Join us as Dr. Katherine Redford, a pediatrician specializing in neonatal and perinatal medicine, discusses the importance of family care in the Elliot Hospital NICU at the Elliot. Dr. Redford shares how the Elliot NICU prioritizes family involvement, the support available for families during their stay, and the transition home. Discover how family-centered care leads to…
Congratulations to Adam Waller for receiving the DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses! The Elliot is pleased to recognize an outstanding nurse with its first DAISY ® Award! Honorees are nominated by patients or peers to show gratitude for the compassionate care nurses like Adam provide each day. Adam works in the Intensive Care Unit at…
“Why can’t I stop?” “Why can’t they stop?” “Isn’t addiction just a choice?” Many people believe that addiction is a choice. In fact, it’s not that simple. Whether you struggle with addiction or care about someone who does, it can be hard to understand the brain chemistry around this disease. It can be even more…
Throughout the year, the SolutionHealth Human Resources Activities Committee organizes different initiatives, including raising money for the Walk for Hope, Gift of Giving, and many others to support our communities in both Manchester and Nashua. Jason Elliott, SolutionHealth’s Chief Human Resources Officer, on the team’s commitment to this work, “I’ve been so impressed and proud…
In the winter of 2021, Paul and Melissa faced a tumultuous journey leading them to the doors of The Elliot Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a place that would become the backdrop for a remarkable story of resilience, compassion, and miracles. Melissa’s pregnancy was considered normal, though with a slightly heightened risk associated with…
As an emergency medicine doctor, I often see patients who are not sure whether they have touched poison ivy. Knowing how to spot and treat this common plant can save you a lot of itching and trouble. Here is a quick guide on how to identify poison ivy, manage the symptoms, and when to seek…