Did you know Elliot Health System trains roughly 60 paramedics and 100 EMTs and AEMTs every year to serve in our community through its New England EMS Institute (NEEMSI) that falls under Emergency Services? NEEMSI is a career EMS school offering National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification courses including EMT, advanced EMT (AEMT), and…
It’s a specialty that many don’t know about: Interventional Radiology (IR). At Southern New Hampshire Health, specialists in IR from Southern New Hampshire Radiology Consultants use the latest imaging technology and minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases. Interventional radiologists use the same imaging techniques as general radiologists, such as…
Each year, Elliot Health System’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Counsel awards its “APRN of the Year Award.” This year, in honor of the health care heroes who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee is recognizing eight nurse practitioners who work at Senior Health Primary Care. They are: Lisa…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to adapt to ever-changing policies, new research, and growing numbers of patients needing care. Near the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for patient services climbed and so did the demand for Sterile Processing. That’s where volunteers at Southern New Hampshire Health stepped in. In the early days of…
Our holiday celebrations have been very different this year, and most of us are ready for 2020 to be over and are looking forward to ringing in the new year. New Year’s Eve can be exciting, but our trauma experts say it’s also one of the deadliest holidays of the year. To slow the spread…
Many think of the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s the time of year when family, friends, and strangers come together to celebrate and support each other. But for some, it’s a very lonely time. And this year, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing measures…
If you have allergies, you know how much of a bother they can be, especially during the holidays! The sweet smell of balsam fir from that Christmas tree may have you sneezing uncontrollably. But with COVID-19 cases on the rise, you might worry that sniffle is something more. In a new SolutionHealth podcast, Amitha Harish,…
Wash your hands, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, avoid gatherings with friends and family who do not live in your immediate household, and don’t forget your mask! These are by far the most important tips for a healthy holiday season in 2020. But just because we are focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19, it doesn’t…
SolutionHealth is pleased to announce the first employees at both Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health received the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer. The vaccinations were given during a special event held by Governor Chris Sununu at The Elliot. Elliot ICU nurse Heidi Kukla was the first one to receive the vaccine. Also, among…
SolutionHealth MyChart, one of the many features of the Epic medical record system, makes it easy and convenient for patients and providers to access medical records. When the EpicONE Project went live on December 5, 2020, Southern New Hampshire Health and The Elliot officially integrated on one electronic medical record across the system. For patients…