self-care

No-Guilt Self Care for Busy Women

Guilt. This is the feeling that many women have when thinking about making time for self-care. It’s time to let that feeling go. Without self care, you will inevitably be left overwhelmed, unmotivated, depressed, and burned out. Self care can no longer be a last resort when you’re at your breaking point. Self care is…

Signs of Stroke

BEFAST When Recognizing Signs of Stroke and Save a Life!

Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke? When someone suffers a stroke, every minute counts. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC) understands this urgency and provides swift and effective care to stroke patients. In partnering with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), SNHMC ensures that patients receive the best treatment possible, often within moments of arrival…

signs of stroke

Save a Life. Know the Signs of Stroke! 

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Please join The Elliot Stroke Program in spreading knowledge about stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment. You may save a life! Stroke Facts from the American Heart Association (AHA): •    Stroke is the number five cause of death and is a leading cause of disability in the United States. •  …

spring seasonal allergy

Be Ready for an “Intense and Prolonged” Allergy Season

Buckle up, seasonal allergy sufferers. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert predicts this season will “be intense and prolonged.” For many in New Hampshire, that means an extended season of sneezing, itchy-watery eyes, and runny nose. Fortunately, Dr. Amit Kumar of Southern New Hampshire Asthma and Allergy has suggestions for surviving the season. What can we expect for the spring allergy season…

Elliot Hospital NICU

10 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know

By Grace Boddie, RN at the Elliot Hospital NICU As a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Elliot Hospital, every day brings a multitude of emotions, challenges, and moments of profound connection. Through countless interactions with parents, I’ve come to understand the unique journey families embark upon when their little ones require…

impact of screen time

Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, The Collective Impact

By Amy Rose, APRN at Foundation Collaborative Care The way in which we interact with screens is ever-evolving. Whether this is through the world of social media, gaming, or streaming our favorite episodes on our platform of preference, there is no denying that our exposure to screens has grown exponentially over the last decade. Is…