By: Kristine Irwin, Nicola Beauregard, and Melony Hanson At Elliot Hospital, we promote an environment that is welcoming and friendly to our patients who present with dementia. The hospital can seem busy, scary, and confusing to those who don’t quite understand what is happening around them. The Elliot provides patient-centered care in a calm and…
By: Jennifer Lavallee, APRN- Merrimack Pediatrics As a parent, keeping your child healthy is a top priority. With flu season upon us, it’s crucial to be well-prepared. In this article, we’ll cover the signs and symptoms of the flu in children, steps to take if they get sick, prevention tips, as well as emergency signs…
Elliot Hospital continues its designation as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence by our accrediting body, DNV. This designation affirms Elliot Hospital’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic care. “This designation assures our community that we have the ability to provide consistent, high-quality orthopaedic care,” said Elliot Health…
By: Michaela Anthony, RN at Nashua Center for Internal Medicine Flu season is upon us. Avoiding the flu requires taking preventive measures to reduce your risk of getting infected. While some methods are well-known (we highly recommend a flu shot), there are also some surprising ways to help avoid the flu. Here are our top…
We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Kristin Keefe, an expert in the field of palliative care, who generously shared her insights and knowledge. In this informative Q&A, we explore the fundamental aspects of palliative care, including its goals, qualifications, settings, and the critical distinctions it holds in comparison to other forms of…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce our newest providers. These providers have joined the system in our hospitalist program and Elliot Cardiovascular Consultants. They are dedicated healthcare professionals, ready to provide the excellence in care our community expects from The Elliot. Valeria Dejica, MD – Elliot Hospitalist Program Ido Preis, MD – Elliot Cardiovascular Consultants…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) typically occurs in New England during the fall and winter months when we spend more time indoors and schools and daycares are reopening. This common virus affects both children and adults, and in certain individuals can become a very serious health concern. In this article, we’ll delve into what RSV is,…
Myth #1: I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t need to worry about getting breast cancer myself. Fact: Although having an immediate family history of breast cancer elevates your risk of developing breast cancer, 87% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family history of the disease. Myth #2: Breast pain…
Image credit: Medbridge By Kari Rabito, MSPT, NCS and Daniel Riviere, DPT of Southern New Hampshire Rehabilitation “Tech neck” is a phenomenon of the modern era as a result of more time looking down at our devices. Cell phones, laptops, desktops, and hand-held gaming devices all draw our focus, along with our head and neck, resulting in flexed…
Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce that Jennifer Marcotte, Southern NH Medical Center Trauma Program Manager, has been appointed by Commissioner Robert Quinn to the Trauma Medical Review Committee (TMRC) for the State of New Hampshire. Marcotte will represent the New Hampshire Emergency Nurses Association on this committee. Marcotte has been with Southern…