Speare Memorial Hospital

11/06/2025

Comprehensive Care with Dr. Nancy Quintero, DO – Internal Medicine at Speare Primary Care🩺
Dr. Nancy Quintero provides comprehensive internal medicine care for adults at Speare Primary Care, helping patients manage both acute and chronic health conditions. Her focus includes:

-Preventive care and wellness visits
-Management of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
-Diagnosis and treatment of complex adult illnesses
-Coordinated care for patients with multiple medical conditions

With board certification in Internal Medicine and years of experience in primary and hospital-based care, Dr. Quintero brings both medical expertise and genuine compassion to every patient she sees.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Quintero and experience care that puts your health first.

Learn more: https://spearehospital.com/speare-primary-care/

11/05/2025

👁️It’s Ophthalmic Medical Technician Week — and we’re shining a light on our incredible team at White Mountain Eye Care & Optical, part of Speare Memorial Hospital! 👓💙

Our Ophthalmic Medical Technicians play a key role in providing exceptional eye care — assisting in exams, performing diagnostic testing, and ensuring every patient receives personalized attention and expert service. 🙌🩺

We’re so grateful for their skill, compassion, and commitment to helping our community see clearly every day. Thank you for all that you do! 👏💖

And if you're in the Boulder Point area, stop by and check out their amazing eyeglass collection — stylish frames and lenses for every look! 😎✨

103 Boulder Point Drive, Plymouth
(603) 536-1284

11/05/2025

After 25 Years of Dedicated Leadership, CEO Michelle McEwen Announces Retirement

After twenty-five years of outstanding leadership and service, Speare Memorial Hospital president and CEO Michelle McEwen, FACHE, has announced her plans to retire in the spring of 2026.

Since joining Speare in 1994 and becoming CEO in 2000, Michelle has guided the hospital through tremendous growth and transformation—expanding specialty care, modernizing facilities, advancing quality and safety, and strengthening partnerships throughout the region—all while preserving Speare’s independent, community-centered mission.

“After much reflection and with a deep sense of gratitude, I share that I will be retiring from my role as CEO this upcoming spring,” Michelle shared with staff. “Serving this hospital and working alongside each of you has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life.”

Steve Camerino, chair of the Speare board of directors, shared “It would be hard to overstate the importance of Michelle’s contributions to the success of Speare during the last two and a half decades. We will miss her steady hand at the helm, but a change in leadership is also an opportunity to build on the remarkable foundation she has created.”

The board of directors has begun the nationwide search for Michelle’s successor to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

Please join us in thanking Michelle for her extraordinary leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to Speare Memorial Hospital and the greater Plymouth community.

11/04/2025

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️
At Speare Memorial Hospital, we stand with our patients, families, and neighbors whose lives have been touched by lung cancer. This month, we’re shining a light on awareness, early detection, and the importance of community support.

Lung cancer can affect anyone—smokers and non-smokers alike—but catching it early makes a big difference. If you or someone you love is at risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening options available right here in our community.

Together, we can raise awareness, offer hope, and continue supporting one another on the journey toward better lung health.

11/04/2025

It’s Medical-Surgical Nurses Week! 🩺💙
This week, we celebrate our incredible Med-Surg nursing team for their dedication, skill, and compassion. These nurses care for patients with a wide variety of medical needs and play a vital role in every stage of recovery.

At Speare Memorial Hospital, our Med-Surg nurses go above and beyond every day to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care—with kindness, professionalism, and heart. 💛

Please join us in thanking these outstanding members of our healthcare team for all they do! 👏

11/03/2025

This week, we’re celebrating Radiologic Technology Week! 🩻✨
Our radiologic technologists are an essential part of patient care, using advanced imaging technology to help doctors diagnose and treat our community safely and effectively. From X-rays to MRIs, their expertise keeps our patients healthy and informed.

Join us in thanking these skilled professionals for their dedication, compassion, and precision every day.

10/31/2025

Halloween Fun at Speare! 🎃
Our staff got into the Halloween spirit today with some creative costumes and festive fun around the hospital! From spooky to silly, it was wonderful to see so many smiles and laughter throughout the day.

We’re so grateful for our amazing team who not only care for our patients every day but also bring joy and positivity to our hospital community.

Happy Halloween from all of us at Speare Memorial Hospital!

10/31/2025

🎉 And the votes are in! 🎉
Congratulations to the Emergency Department — the winner of our Community Choice Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃👏

Our staff went all out with their creativity this year, and your votes helped crown the champion. Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun by voting and showing support for your favorite pumpkins! 🧡

The Activities Committee hopes everyone enjoyed this festive way to celebrate the season. 🍂✨

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Speare Memorial Hospital! 👻
Wishing everyone in our community a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween night! Whether you’re out trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or enjoying festive fun, remember to stay visible, watch for little ghosts and goblins crossing the streets, and check your treats before enjoying them.

Have a fang-tastic evening! 🧡🕸

10/30/2025

5 Benefits of Deep Breathing 🌬️
Taking a few deep breaths can do more than just help you relax — it can support your mind and body in meaningful ways. Here’s how:

1️⃣ Reduces Stress
Take a few slow, deep breaths to calm your mind and lower tension.

2️⃣ Improves Focus
Deep breathing increases oxygen to your brain, helping you concentrate better.

3️⃣ Boosts Mood
Regular deep breaths can release tension and improve overall happiness.

4️⃣ Supports Heart Health
Deep breathing can help lower blood pressure and heart rate.

5️⃣ Enhances Relaxation & Sleep
Practice deep breathing before bedtime to fall asleep more easily.

Try this simple breathing technique today:
Inhale for 4 sec → Hold for 4 sec → Exhale for 6 sec

Take a moment for yourself — your body will thank you!

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

🎨 Whole Village Play Group! 🧸
Looking for a fun and supportive space for your little ones? Join the Whole Village Family Resource Center for their weekly Play Group — a wonderful opportunity for children from birth through age 5 to explore, learn, and grow through play, stories, music, and language activities!

When: Tuesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Where: Whole Village Family Resource Center
258 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH 03264

✨ No registration required! ✨
Parents and caregivers must be present.

For more information:
(603) 536-3720
www.wholevillagefrc.org

Let’s play, learn, and grow together!