Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks as we reflect on the past year, remembering our family and friends as we look forward to celebrations. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to limit our social interactions to prevent the spread. We know the best way to keep it from spreading is by wearing face masks,…
When COVID-19 first arrived in the United States, New York City was one of the hardest hit areas with high infection rates and personal protective equipment (PPE) in short supply. James Sullivan, DO, board certified neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist at Musculoskeletal Medicine at Merrimack Medical Center, who is also part of the Army Reserves, was deployed…
You never know the impact you can leave on someone’s life. It can be small, but it can be life-changing. During Leadership Rounds at Elliot Health System in October, a chance encounter proved this to be true. During rounds, Keri Grande, BA, BSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, Director of Ambulatory Specialty Nursing at Elliot Medical Group, crossed…
For the last three and a half years, Southern New Hampshire Health has been on the forefront of teaching the next generation of health care providers. While the COVID-19 pandemic has added some new challenges, medical students in Nashua are making their rotations and getting hands-on experience. These medical students join us from the University…
Congratulations to Elliot Health System on a successful reaccreditation survey with Det Norske Veritas Healthcare, Inc (DNV-GL) For a hospital to be eligible to receive Medicare or Medicaid payments it must meet certain “Conditions of Participation” (CoP) set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A common way hospitals achieve this is…
Elliot Health System was named as a winner in the American Red Cross Pump It Up Challenge, which recognizes high-achieving blood drive sponsors that have grown the number of blood donations collected in their community to help hospital patients in need. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, The Elliot remains committed to saving lives! The Elliot has…
Chest wall deformities can have different appearances, but they are something that can have a major impact on a child’s self-esteem and raise concerns for parents. Parents typically notice that their child’s breastbone, at the center of the chest, either sinks in quite a bit or it sticks out. Sometimes it is very obvious and…
It’s a specialty that is rare in our area, but now Southern New Hampshire Health is offering neuromusculoskeletal medicine. Musculoskeletal Medicine at Merrimack Medical Center opened in September of 2020 with James Sullivan, DO, serving as the practice’s board certified neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist. Neuromusculoskeletal medicine is a specialty that incorporates clinical knowledge based on sports…
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer to develop in both women and men. (The most common are breast and prostate cancer respectively.) Robert Sprague, MD, who is affiliated with both Southern New Hampshire Radiology Consultants and the Department of Radiology at Elliot Health System, is sharing advice about lung cancer. He…
Obesity is something people can struggle with all through their lives. It can have a devastating impact on a patient’s health and leave people feeling hopeless. Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries—known collectively as bariatric surgery—involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Southern New Hampshire Weight Management at Southern New…