On Friday, March 4th, help to bring attention to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by joining Dress in Blue Day. In February 2000, then President Bill Clinton officially declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it has grown with thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates throughout the country joining together to…
Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health are proud to congratulate our 218 physicians who are recognized in New Hampshire Magazine‘s 2022 Top Doctors issue. “This recognition from New Hampshire Magazine is another demonstration of our doctors’ commitment to patients, and also to their ongoing excellence in care,” said Dr. Kevin Desrosiers, Chief Medical Officer,…
Southern New Hampshire Health announces Susan Santana as a new member of its executive leadership team in the role of Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC). Dedicated to the practice of nursing for more than 30 years, Susan brings a wealth of nursing experience…
Lisa Slater had been dealing with weight issues her entire life when her Primary Care Provider (PCP) suggested she consult with Dr. Ellie Chuang, MD, an obesity medicine specialist at Southern New Hampshire Weight Management. “I had tried everything – Weight Watchers twice, all kinds of other fad diets – the most I ever…
The DAISY Award® is an international recognition for extraordinary nurses. Foundation Medical Partners has partnered with the DAISY foundation to honor excellent nurses since 2018. Savannah Ritter, RN of Partners in Pediatrics is the first DAISY Award® honoree for FMP in 2022. Patient and colleagues alike can nominate nurses for the DAISY Award®. Savannah’s…
The COVID-19 surge that began in fall 2021 significantly taxed the health care system, but Southern New Hampshire Health staff remained resilient and focused. Dedicated employees from Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, and staff from throughout the Southern NH Health system, pulled together to provide the best care possible during the surge. Thank you to…
Living a longer, healthier life is something we all hope to accomplish. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, but luckily there are achievable, evidenced-based actions that you can take to reduce your odds of dying from a cardiovascular-related condition. When I meet with my patients, we often discuss…
Cardiac care has seen significant enhancement in technology and addition of new medications over the last two decades. It has witnessed the sub-specialization of cardiology with development of interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart disease, cardiomyopathy/heart failure and more. Catheter-based aortic valve replacement, mitral valve clip, use of left ventricular assist devices in cardiogenic shock and…
Elliot Hospital and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center are among a small number of hospitals throughout New England to use the Jada System to rapidly control and treat postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding after childbirth is an emergency requiring immediate intervention. The Jada System is the first new treatment to…
During the COVID-19 surge that began in fall 2021, there was a tremendous increase in patient need for acute and emergency care—the surge taxed the health care system, but staff and providers remained resilient. Staff and providers from across Southern New Hampshire Health system stepped up to help their colleagues in the Intensive Care Unit…