Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Reem Shafeh to Foundation Medical Partners and Eric Hulbert, PA-C to Foundation Orthopedics. Both Dr. Shafeh and Eric are dedicated to providing an excellent level of care to our patients. Reem Shafeh, MD, PhD Board-certified Reem Shafeh, MD, PhD, is joining Foundation Medical Partners as a…
When Esther Dussault graduated with a degree in social work, she never imagined she’d one day become a nurse. But after working as a certified nursing assistant, she discovered a calling she couldn’t ignore — caring for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Finding Her Path in Nursing More than…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that it was selected as Business of the Year in the “large company” healthcare category by Business NH Magazine. Since 1991, Business NH Magazine and the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have recognized businesses and business leaders who demonstrate exemplary leadership in their industries and…
As the weather warms up, many people head outside for sports, yardwork, and other activities. But spring isn’t just a time for blooming flowers—it’s also prime season for injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see a spike in injuries every year around this time. After a long winter, kids are beginning spring sports, and people…
Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce that Jill MacGregor, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC of the Center for Recovery Management, is being honored by New Hampshire Magazine with an Excellence in Nursing Award for Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing. This category recognizes a psychiatric and mental health or substance use disorder nurse working on in-patient…
The Elliot is pleased to welcome Dr. Eileen Murray to Elliot Pediatrics at Bedford and Ditya Belwal, PA-C to Elliot Emergency Specialists. Both of these providers are dedicated to providing excellent, compassionate care that our community expects from The Elliot. Eileen Murray, MD Board-certified Eileen Murray, MD, is joining Elliot Pediatrics at Bedford. Dr. Murray…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that three of its nurses are being honored by New Hampshire Magazine with Excellence in Nursing Awards. Lauren Kempton, BSN, RN-BC is receiving the Medical Surgical Nursing Award. Amber Bechard, MSN, RN, CNL, TCRN is receiving the Nurse Innovator Award, and Johanne Fisher BSN, RN, CPN is receiving…
In part two of our series with Dr. Marina Feldman from Elliot Breast Health Center, she discusses the importance of screening mammograms. She addresses common concerns like discomfort, radiation, and anxiety around being called back for further testing. Dr. Feldman offers reassuring advice on why regular screenings are crucial, even for those without a family…
As a certified nurse midwife at The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, I am often asked, “How will I know when I am in labor?” Understanding the signs and stages of labor can give you confidence in deciding when to come in, ensuring you are safe and comfortable in the right place.…
Joe, a 42-year-old man with high blood pressure and obesity, was on a business trip in Las Vegas when he had a few drinks one evening. The next morning, he suddenly felt his heart racing and became lightheaded. Concerned, he went to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type…