Cheshire Medical Center

02/03/2026

👋🏻 Meet Kristi Farren, RN, one of our nurses in Cardiac Rehabilitation!

Farren has worked here for just over 16 years, initially starting as a housekeeper and patient transporter.

"I really didn't know back then how many opportunities that job would give me."

Using our tuition assistance program, she went back to school to become a registered nurse, working first in our Intensive Care Unit before switching to Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Keep an eye on our social channels to hear from more of our employees about what drives them to do their best every day.

02/02/2026

February is American Heart Month, aimed at raising awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the nation.

Follow these expert prevention tips to lower your risk of heart disease.

01/30/2026

We are now offering a Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Group through April 28.

The in-person group is a free and confidential space for healing and personal growth among survivors and others affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Anyone 18 and older is welcome. For more information, visit bit.ly/cheshiresupportgroups.

01/28/2026

Does your skin feel dry?

Winter often makes your skin worse. Cold air outside and indoor heating can dry out your skin, making it flaky and irritated.

“You need to adjust your skin care routine this time of year,” Olivia Tasho, MPAS, PA-C, one of our dermatologists, said in the latest Dartmouth Health Living Better newsletter. “Our skin is resilient, but it can use a little extra help in winter.”

Read more expert tips on how to get healthier skin this winter at the link below.

Winter often makes your skin worse. Cold air outside and indoor heating can dry out your skin, making it flaky and irritated.“You need to adjust your skin care routine this time of year,” says Dermatologist Olivia M. Tasho, MPAS, PA-C, of Dartmouth Health’s Cheshire Medical Center. “Our skin...

01/27/2026

Following this weekend's storm, conditions outside can be icy and slippery.

Learn how to avoid and recover from winter falls with these expert tips: cheshiremed.org/health-wellness/article/dont-take-digger-how-prevent-and-recover-winter-slips-and-falls

01/26/2026

We launched a capital campaign—Our Community, Our Future—to build a healthier community for residents of the Greater Monadnock Region.

Every day, we are getting closer to expanding cancer care, surgical services and advanced outpatient medicine. Help us reach our goal by donating today.

For more information on the campaign and how to contribute, visit cheshiremed.org/cheshire-health-foundation

01/23/2026

We are expected to face a stretch of dangerously cold weather in the coming days, with temperatures expected to drop well below zero.

Keene's United Church of Christ is serving as a temporary warming shelter to support our unhoused community members.

For information on warming centers and other ways to stay safe in the cold, visit the link below.

Be winter ready to face extreme cold. Follow our tips on layering clothing and keeping your home safe from freezing temperatures.

01/22/2026

It's Resident Appreciation Week! 🩺 We are so grateful for the commitment our family medicine residents have to helping our patients and community.

We celebrated in several ways, including a hot chocolate and hot cider station.

01/21/2026

Last week, our Emergency Department team took part in a hands-on pediatric simulation education day.

Two teams worked through four pediatric emergency scenarios, practicing their skills, teamwork and quick decision making in a safe learning environment. Their dedication to ongoing education is what makes our team so special!

01/20/2026

Stop by our main lobby on Friday, January 23, from 10 am to 2 pm to learn about the range of services offered through Dartmouth Health's Aging Resource Center.

A representative will be on-site to answer questions about the resources, educational supports and programs available for older adults and caregivers to enhance their minds, bodies and spirits.

For more information, visit dartmouth-hitchcock.org/aging-resource-center.

01/19/2026

Matt Paille, RN, was recently featured in The Keene Sentinel for his work in our Intensive Care Unit.

"It's 100 percent rewarding," he said of his job as a critical care nurse. "To have somebody that's been weeks and weeks on a ventilator, to see them walk out ... the gratitude and the kindness and the thankfulness that we get from them is — it's rewarding."

Read more about Matt here: keenesentinel.com/news/local/with-cool-demeanor-emt-turned-cheshire-nurse-offers-patient-care/article_8fba4ccf-5bd4-400e-a8b2-0cc10ffdfb26.html