Elliot Hospital and Health System

12/09/2025

🎄 The holidays should be joyful, but they can also bring stress and overwhelm you. Our latest blog shares 5 practical tips to keep your mind and body healthy this season, from setting boundaries to prioritizing self-care.

Read the article: https://ow.ly/B0fV50XFYy4

12/05/2025

🌟Congratulations to Danielle Jackitis, RN, BSN, our Quarter 3 2025 DAISY Award honoree! 🌟

Her nomination came from a patient’s family who witnessed her extraordinary kindness during a challenging time. Their loved one was facing advanced dementia and a stage 4 renal cell carcinoma diagnosis, which brought heightened anxiety and emotional distress.

The family shared, “Danielle was the earth angel that my mother-in-law needed during these difficult days. She broke through hard times with understanding, grace, and compassion. Our family could not be more grateful for the care Danielle provided. She deserves the highest praises for her kindness, compassion, and empathic nursing care.”

Over two difficult days, Danielle provided exceptional care. She comforted the patient through severe pain episodes, calmed moments of agitation, and provided support through the patient’s first radiation treatment. She demonstrated remarkable emotional intelligence, knowing when to use humor and when to offer gentle reassurance. Her proactive approach and soothing presence gave the patient the strength to continue treatment and brought peace to a family in crisis.
Congratulations, Danielle, and thank you for all you do to provide compassionate care to your patients!

Read more about Danielle's DAISY Award Honor here: https://ow.ly/hKIt50XC802

12/04/2025

🍴 Quick & Easy Meals – A Hands-On Success!
What a deliciously good time we had rolling up our sleeves and diving into an interactive cooking experience led by our amazing oncology registered dietitians, Kayla Valluzzi and Zoe Hamilton.

This session was part of our Cancer Survivorship Program, designed to support patients during and after treatment with practical tools for healthy living. Together, we whipped up simple, nourishing dishes that prove healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring! From time-saving tips to flavor-packed recipes, everyone left with new ideas to make busy days a little easier (and tastier).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the laughs, learning, and of course, the great food. Stay tuned for more survivorship sessions that bring wellness and fun to the table!

12/03/2025

✨ The holidays can be joyful, but for many, they also bring waves of grief and longing. At The Elliot VNA, our team understands that mixed feelings are part of the season. Our Bereavement Program offers comfort through support groups, memorial services, and one-on-one guidance — helping families honor loved ones while finding strength in community. 💙

👉 Read more about how we walk alongside families during this season of mixed feelings: https://ow.ly/74MP50XAR2t

12/02/2025

❗CANCELATION NOTICE. Please note that the Post-Surgical Support Group Meeting scheduled for this evening at 5 p.m. at Hannaford at 201 John E. Devine Drive has been canceled due to inclement weather. ❗

12/02/2025

Thank you to U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan for meeting with our leaders yesterday. As a leading health system in New Hampshire, we appreciated the opportunity to share our thoughts and concerns to support accessible care across the communities we serve.

Tax cuts that help people who buy health insurance on healthcare.gov are expiring at the end of the year.

I met with doctors and health care leaders in Manchester today as I continue to push for an agreement to prevent the upcoming surge in premium costs for families.

12/02/2025

Join us for a heartfelt evening of remembrance at our annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony this Saturday, December 6 at 7 PM in the Memory Garden.

This special gathering honors the precious lives of the babies we've lost and offers a space for families to find comfort and hope.

The ceremony is held in honor of our Angel of Hope statue, inspired by The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans—a story of love, loss, and healing. Each year on December 6, families around the world gather at Angel of Hope statues to remember and reflect. We are honored to host this tradition for our community.

If you would like your baby’s name read during the ceremony, please email amorneau@elliot-hs.org. All are welcome and an RSVP is not required.

📅 Saturday, 12/6 | 7 PM
📍 Memory Garden at Elliot Hospital
(located just behind the hospital’s main entrance parking lot)

11/30/2025

Join us for an American Red Cross Community Blood Drive at The Elliot at River's Edge! Every donation helps ensure that lifesaving blood is available whenever and wherever it’s needed.

📍 Location: The Elliot at River’s Edge
185 Queen City Avenue
Manchester, NH 03101

📅 Date: Monday, December 8
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

➡️Book your appointment: https://ow.ly/7grY50Xzum8

11/29/2025

🔥🐾 Sparky the Fire Dog recently visited Elliot Hospital to meet our dedicated staff, share general safety reminders, and highlight the importance of injury prevention in our community in observance of National Injury Prevention Day. Sparky was joined by the Manchester Fire Department and the Office of the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal.

Thank you to Sparky, the Manchester Fire Department, and the Office of the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal for all you do to provide safety education in our community.

11/28/2025

Confused by food labels? If you’re living with IBD, Crohn’s, or Colitis, this virtual class is for YOU!

📅 December 3 | 6–7 PM

✔ Learn to decode nutrition labels
✔ Get tips for symptom-friendly choices
✔ Discover helpful apps

You do not need to be an Elliot Health System patient to participate—everyone is welcome!

Led by Marilyn Mills, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, Senior Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at The Elliot with expertise in GI issues and food allergies.

👉 Register today! https://ow.ly/TAgg50XwTvT

11/27/2025

🦃 From our tiniest turkeys to our entire Elliot family—Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for the strength of our patients, the dedication of our care teams, and the trust of our community.

11/26/2025

🦃 Leading up to Thanksgiving, Elliot Health System celebrated gratitude with action! ❤️

Last week our employees, providers, and volunteers came together for a full day of appreciation and giving during our annual Employee Appreciation, Turkey Distribution, and Community Coat & Food Drive at Elliot Hospital. From early morning until evening, our campus was filled with generosity, teamwork, and the spirit of the season.

Every member of our Elliot family including employees, medical staff, and volunteers were offered a turkey as a gesture of thanks for the incredible care they provide to patients and families throughout the year. Together, we turned gratitude into action by donating 1,238 turkeys, hundreds of coats and warm clothing items, and nearly 900 pounds of food to support organizations in the communities we serve across New Hampshire.

We are deeply thankful for the generosity of our team and proud to continue this tradition of giving back. 💙

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/zU2N50Xy543