Cheshire Medical Center

Cheshire Medical Center Cheshire Medical Center, a non-profit community hospital and member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system.

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."

In honor of National Recreational Therapy Month, meet Ellen Levasseur, CTRS, our recreational therapist! 👋🏻Recreational ...
02/24/2026

In honor of National Recreational Therapy Month, meet Ellen Levasseur, CTRS, our recreational therapist! 👋🏻

Recreational therapy is vital to the success of our Rehabillitation Unit through activites that focus on improving cognition and physical skills, as well as supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of each patient. We are so thankful for Ellen's hard work and dedication!

"There truly is nothing better than helping someone be able to find a new sense of purpose, joy and regain abilities after loss," she said.

Please help us welcome Brandie Porter, DNP, FNP, CNM, to our Obstetrics & Gynecology team! 👋🏻Prior to joining our staff,...
02/23/2026

Please help us welcome Brandie Porter, DNP, FNP, CNM, to our Obstetrics & Gynecology team! 👋🏻

Prior to joining our staff, Porter most recently worked as a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife at Better Life Partners in Hanover.

Read her full provider profile here: providers.dartmouth-health.org/283/brandie-l-porter

02/20/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in New Hampshire and the nation, so it is important to know the common symptoms.

If you notice any abrupt chest discomfort, shortness of breath or fainting, please contact your provider or call 9-1-1.

Protein is everywhere these days, from smoothies to even chocolate bars. How do you know if you’re getting enough protei...
02/19/2026

Protein is everywhere these days, from smoothies to even chocolate bars. How do you know if you’re getting enough protein? And is it possible to have too much?

"It's really important to be aware of what you put in your body—and to do your research," Neal Goldenberg, MD, MA, one of our orthopaedic surgeons and our director of sports medicine, said in Dartmouth Health's Living Better newsletter.

Read more about how much protein you need here: https://www.dartmouth-health.org/articles/how-much-protein-do-you-need

🌟 Congratulations to Justin Lyons, RN, MSN, CEN, TCRN, our Emergency Department nurse manager, for being added to the 20...
02/18/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Justin Lyons, RN, MSN, CEN, TCRN, our Emergency Department nurse manager, for being added to the 2026 "40 Under Forty" list by the New Hampshire Union Leader.

The annual recognition showcases dedicated young professionals who are difference-makers in their careers and communities. Read more about Lyons here: bit.ly/40underfortyhonorees

Kristi Farren, RN, is one of our nurses in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Farren has worked here for 16 years, initially starti...
02/17/2026

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 working in Cardiac Rehabilitation has been very rewarding.

"Our patients come to us after having open-heart surgery or stents placed or heart attacks or valve surgery, so it's all really scary diagnoses ... We really get to see them progress from feeling really nervous and unsure to exercising and kind of getting back into their normal activities."

Hear more from Farren here: bit.ly/kristifarren

02/17/2026

New Hampshire Magazine has recognized 291 of our physicians across 65 pediatric and adult specialties as part of their annual "Top Doctors" survey.

The recognized physicians are employed and/or provide services at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon; Dartmouth Cancer Center in Keene, Lebanon and Manchester; Dartmouth Health Children's in Bedford, Concord, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester and Nashua; Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics in Bedford, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Concord, Lebanon, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester, Merrimack, Milford and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Nashua; Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon; Cheshire Medical Center in Keene; New London Hospital; and Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont.

Please join us in congratulating the Dartmouth Health physicians recognized in this year's Top Doctors list and all of our providers who are redefining what's possible to deliver world-class care across the region. Thank you. Our communities wouldn't be the same without you.

Please help us welcome Margaret Butts, MSN, APRN, to our Family Medicine team! 👋🏻Prior to joining our staff, Butts most ...
02/16/2026

Please help us welcome Margaret Butts, MSN, APRN, to our Family Medicine team! 👋🏻

Prior to joining our staff, Butts most recently worked as an emergency and critical care nurse at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.

Read her full provider profile here: providers.dartmouth-health.org/2615/margaret-d-butts

02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day, don't forget to take care of your heart ❤️

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Hampshire, as well as across the country. Implementing lifestyle modifications, like daily exercise and limiting alcohol consumption, will reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Today, our Emergency Department (ED) staff participated in a mass casualty incident and trauma skills day. The training ...
02/13/2026

Today, our Emergency Department (ED) staff participated in a mass casualty incident and trauma skills day. The training included refreshers on respiratory education, controllling severe bleeding, mass casualty triage practice and more.

All ED staff were invited to the training, as well as local nursing students and emergency service agencies who we work closely with. By working with our colleagues at other agencies, we are also better able to transition from prehospital care to ED care.

Today's training was created and facilitated by the ED's Shared Governance Committee, a team of frontline ED staff. The committee uses evidence-based practice to improve and enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction.

Do you still need a Valentine's Day gift? 💝Black Forest Nursery is hosting a pop-up plant sale today and tomorrow at our...
02/12/2026

Do you still need a Valentine's Day gift? 💝

Black Forest Nursery is hosting a pop-up plant sale today and tomorrow at our main campus from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, featuring fresh-cut roses, houseplants, unique pottery and more.

20% of all proceeds will help support the Cheshire Health Foundation. Cash, card, checks and Apple Pay accepted.

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Keene, NH
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