Cheshire Medical Center

03/20/2026

This LBGTQ+ Health Awareness Week, we want to remind patients that we provide comprehensive care for all.

Karl Dietrich, MD, MPH, director of our Family & Community Care clinic, shares the services we offer for the LGBTQ+ population and the importance of offering this care in our rural community.

"Geography shouldn't impact the quality of care a patient can receive," he said. "We know that gender diverse patients live everywhere, right? And so it's so important to be able to offer these services in rural areas."

For more information, visit cheshiremed.org/family-community-care.

03/19/2026

When Michael LaCrosse was 34 years-old, he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer.

The diagnosis came after experiencing blood in his p**p for about a year. It was inconsistent and sparse, so he decided it wasn’t worth a doctor’s visit.

“My biggest hesitancy was it’s a region of the body that’s not exactly comfortable to have a doctor rooting around in, so that was my biggest hang up …,” he said. “I passed it off as no big deal. Of course, it ended up being a huge deal.”

Read Michael's story here: bit.ly/cheshirecolorectalcancer

03/19/2026

Happy Certified Nurses Day! 🩺

Nursing certifications are strongly linked to safer and more effective patient care and outcomes. We recognize our nurses who continue to gain knowledge of a specialty through education and training.

03/18/2026

This winter has been one of the snowiest in Keene in years.

To stay warm and healthy, Amy Ansaldo, RD, LD, one of our inpatient dietitians, shared her recipe for roasted vegetable soup. This soup will help support heart health, immune function and digestion, while also providing antioxidant benefits to reduce inflammation.

Get the full recipe here: cheshiremed.org/health-wellness/article/roasted-vegetable-soup

03/17/2026

We are now offering the TeamBirth model, which supports open communucation among patients, their support people and clinicians during childbirth. The TeamBirth model empowers patients to take an active role in their care throughout their stay for labor, delivery and recovery.

All Dartmouth Health member hospitals that offer labor and delivery services are implementing this new model. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4lussZ7

03/16/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Kasha Goulet, RN, BSN, CAPA, preoperative and post anesthesia nurse supervisor, who recently received a Leadership Recognition Award. The award recognizes employees, nominated by their peers, for professional excellence.

Here's what Kasha's nominating peers say:
"I could go on and on with all that Kasha has done for our departments, our surgical patietns and our organization. She has passion and dedication that goes above and beyond anyone I know."

03/13/2026

Michael LaCrosse was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer at 34 years-old, after experiencing blood in his p**p for about a year.

Now in remission, LaCrosse stressed that people should not wait to get checked by a healthcare provider if any symptoms arise.

“I sat with [symptoms] for a year or more before even getting it checked out, and I would imagine a lot can happen in a year, in terms of cancer progress,” he said. “Don’t hesitate.”

Read Michael's story here: cheshiremed.org/health-wellness/article/dont-hesitate-colorectal-cancer-survivor-urges-people-get-screened

03/12/2026

It's Pulmonary Rehab Week! 🫁

Carter Beaton, one of our exercise physiologists, offers tips on how people living with pulmonary disease can incorporate exercise to help build strength and ease daily activities.

03/11/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Karyn Boutin, MSA, CHFP, CRCR, senior financial analyst, who recently received a President's Service Excellence Award. The award recognizes employees, nominated by their peers, for professional excellence.

Here's what Karyn's nominating peers say:
"She is very smart, dependable, quick to learn and always makes sure that she has things done in a timely and accurate manner ... Her commitment and dedication to Cheshire Medical Center is something that is truly valued and we are very lucky to have Karyn."

03/10/2026

Please help us welcome Nicole Ofstad, MSN, APRN, to our Psychiatry team! 👋🏻

Prior to joining our staff, Ofstad most recently served as a behavioral health clinical nurse in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's Emergency Department.

Read her full provider profile here: providers.dartmouth-health.org/2744/nicole-l-ofstad

03/09/2026

Please use our West or Main entrances when visiting the hospital tomorrow, March 10, from 6 am to 5 pm.

03/06/2026

We had one of the lowest preventable readmission rates for inpatient rehabillitation patients through the fall of 2024, according to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

This shows our committment to providing the highest-quality care in the safest possible setting

"We are incredibly proud of the excellent care provided on our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit," said our Chief Nursing Officer Anne Tyrol, MHA, MSN, RN, FACHE. "Achieving remarkable outcomes such as this is truly a multidisciplinary effort and a reflection of our commitment to our patients, employees and community."

Rehab hospitals most fewest preventable readmissions data from CMS shows top facilities with zero to hundreds of readmissions across U.S. locations.