Cheshire Medical Center

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.

03/05/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. As cases rise in adults under 50, this month highlights the importance of early detection, screening and prevention.

03/04/2026

The American Red Cross is urging blood donations amid a severe national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, book your appointment for our spring blood drive today at bit.ly/cheshireblooddrive.

03/03/2026

👋🏻 This National Nutrition Month, meet Amy Ansaldo, LD, RD, one of our inpatient dietitians!

Ansaldo has worked here for more than five years, saying she appreciates the community feel that our hospital provides.

The best part of the job, she said, is being able to help and spend time with patients.

03/02/2026

Please help us welcome Caroline Lawrence, MSPAS, PA-C, to our Endocrinology team! 👋🏻

Prior to joining our staff, Lawrence recently completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Thiel College in Pennsylvania.

Read her full provider profile here: providers.dartmouth-health.org/2725/caroline-j-lawrence

02/27/2026

Our capital campaign has raised $41 million toward its $42 million goal.

Sandie Phipps, our vice president of philanthropy and community relations, and Jane Larmon, campaign co-chair, shared this news and discussed the projects the campaign will fund on WKBK Thursday morning.

“We’re so grateful,” Phipps said. “This is truly about care close to home.”

Listen to the full interview at the link below.

Cheshire Medical Center’s capital campaign has reached $41 million toward its $42 million goal, bringing expanded cancer care, surgical upgrades, and local access to advanced treatment closer to reality.

02/25/2026

Kristi Farren, RN, is one of our nurses in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Farren has worked here for 16 years, initially starting as a housekeeper and patient transporter.

She says she appreciates the great communication between providers across our hospital.

"I think that really reflects in even just like traveling doctors that we've had here in Cardiology will complete their time with us, their assignment, and ... they come back because they said it was such a positive environment."