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SNHMC Announces 2008 Programs for New Moms

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces its 2008 programs for new moms. By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at www.snhmc.org.

MOTHER’S SUPPORT GROUP
TUESDAYS
FREE
9:00-10:15 AM, ages 7-12 months
10:30 AM-NOON, newborn to 6 months
A registered nurse facilitates weekly sessions that include health teaching and occasional guest speakers.

Feeding Your Infant
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:00-11:30 AM
FREE
Whether breast or bottle feeding, learn the facts about good nutrition in the first year of life. Beth Eckert, RD, LD, will review your infant’s developmental stages and provide tips for introducing first foods to your child.

Feeding Your Toddler
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1:00-2:30 PM
free
Toddlers sometimes seem like finicky eaters. Learn how to encourage healthy eating habits from the start. Beth Eckert, RD, LD, will give tips on how to introduce new foods into your child’s diet and make snacking fun and healthy.

ACTIVE PARENTING: Parenting Children ages 1-4
FREE
SATURDAYS, MAR. 1, 8, & 15, 9:00-11:00 AM
This research-based three-part program helps parents of typically developing children ages one to four to learn disciplining skills and parenting techniques that really work.  It encourages positive behavior and helps parents to understand the ages and stages of development, helping to strengthen the relationship between young children and their parents.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs

SNHMC Plans Ladies Night Out , “Eating for your heart’s health”

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center wants you to have a healthy heart. Learn more about nutrition and heart disease at the Go Red for Women Ladies’ Night Out, Monday, February 28, 2008.

The program, “Eating for your heart’s health,” includes a heart healthy dinner. Guest speaker Margaret Wandrey, RD, LD and her team of registered dieticians from Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Lahey Clinic will discuss the latest information on heart healthy nutrition.

Go Red for Women is a nationwide American Heart Association campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

Join us for a lively evening of good food, fun and the newest information on heart healthy fats and nutrition-related complementary therapies.

The fee for the program is $10 and it runs from 6:00-8:00 pm. Wear the color RED, a symbol of women and heart health, on that night, and Southern New Hampshire Health System will donate $5 toward the American Heart Association’s fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you.

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs

SNHMC Announces 2008 Free Health Screenings

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces its 2008 free Health Screenings. By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at www.snhmc.org.

2008 Health Screenings

CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS
Know Your Numbers. Know Your Risk.
TUESDAY, FEB. 5, 4:00-6:00 PM, MAIN CAMPUS
THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 4:00-6:00 PM, WEST CAMPUS
FREE BY APPOINTMENT.
CALL HEALTHMATCH AT 603-577-CALL (2255) TO RESERVE YOUR TIME.
Knowing your cholesterol and blood glucose numbers is the first step to heart health. If you are currently being treated for heart disease or cholesterol, you should continue to have your numbers monitored by your doctor.

HEARING SCREENING
MONDAYS, JAN. 7, FEB. 4, MAR. 3, 9:00 AM-NOON
FREE BY APPOINTMENT.
CALL HEALTHMATCH AT 603-577-CALL (2255) TO RESERVE YOUR TIME.
Certified audiologists from Southern NH Rehabilitation Center conduct the free hearing screenings. The screenings are open to anyone who has not had a hearing screening in the past year or who does not have a hearing aid(s).

WHAT’S YOUR RISK FOR DIABETES?
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20, 6:30-8:00 PM
FREE
This program, taught by diabetes nurse educator Kathy Winslow, RN, BS, CDE, and registered dietitian Julie Lavoie, RD, BS, CDE, shares the latest findings from the Diabetes Prevention Trial, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Ideal for middle-aged individuals with a strong family history of diabetes, obesity issues, or personal concern about diabetes.

SMOKING CESSATION: ARE YOU READY TO QUIT?
MONDAYS, JAN. 21 & 28, 6:30-8:00 PM
FREE
Join us for this two-part series dedicated to helping you quit smoking. Part 1 focuses on understanding your smoking behavior and readiness to quit. Part 2 provides you with tools for success, like relaxation techniques, nutrition and exercise ideas, information on replacement products, motivators to quit, and more. Taught by Jeanne Chaloner, RN.

INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE
MONDAY, MAR. 10, 6:30-8:30 PM
FREE
Whether you’re running, walking or wishing to start an exercise program this spring, exercise physiologist and registered dietitian Lisa Nogueira, RD, LD, has the training tips and plan to get you started.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs

SNHMC Announces 2008 Childbirth Education Classes

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces 2008 Childbirth Education classes. Fathers or birth partners are encouraged to attend class with the mom-to-be. By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at www.snhmc.org.

MAYBE A BABY: A Discussion about Preconception Care
TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 6:30-8:00 PM
FREE
Having a baby is a big decision. Come and find out what you and your partner can do to give your baby the best chance for a healthy start by preparing yourselves before you become pregnant. Join nurse midwife Mary Curran, CNM, MPH, and Birth Place nurse and childbirth educator Jamie Bourgeois, RN, BS, for an evening of information for women and partners who are considering pregnancy.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION BASICS
EVENING SERIES OR WEEKEND
FEE: $110
Designed for first time parents, this class is offered in four-week, single-day, or two half-day formats. The class will prepare you and your birth partner for the physical and emotional challenges of late pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum.

INTERNET-BASED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
FEE: $110
Busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to attend traditionally scheduled childbirth education classes. This new class combines the best of “live” learning and “remote” learning on your home computer. Spend one evening covering childbirth basics at a class with your childbirth educator. Then continue learning at your convenience at home, keeping in contact with your childbirth educator until meeting again before the birth of your baby.

CESAREAN BIRTH SEMINAR
FEE: $35
This two-hour class prepares those who will be (or have strong possibility of) giving birth by C-section.

CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER
FEE: $40
If you’ve already taken a childbirth preparation course or experienced active labor, this one-session review is for you.

COMFORT STRATEGIES FOR PREGNANCY, LABOR, AND BIRTH
FEE: $25
Explore various techniques that can be used to keep you comfortable throughout pregnancy and during labor. Birth partner welcomed, as this is a hands-on class that includes massage, positioning, and discussion of preferences for comfort and pain relief. Recommended in second trimester.

NEWBORN CARE
FEE: $35
Become familiar with the normal physical characteristics and behaviors of newborns. Learn how to recognize sleeping and crying patterns, as well as feeding cues. Review bathing techniques, swaddling, changing a diaper, and more.

BREASTFEEDING SEMINAR
FEE: $35
This seminar provides information about breastfeeding basics, expressing and storing milk, and other skills for success.

INFANT CPR
FEE: $25 PER PERSON
Learn and practice the basic steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and techniques to save a choking baby (age one and younger). Offered through the American Heart Association Family and Friends Program. This is not a certification course.

MEET THE PEDIATRICIAN NIGHT
FREE
Meet one of our pediatricians, listen to a presentation on routine development and care of infants, and ask any questions you may have. Learn about the pediatrician’s role in maintaining your child’s health.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs

SNHMC Announces 2008 Yoga and Pilates Classes

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces its 2008 Yoga and Pilates classes. Give yourself the gift of health. Try our new introductory six-week yoga and pilates classes beginning the week of January 15, 2008. These popular programs are ongoing and last eight weeks after the introductory session.

By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at www.snhmc.org.

YOGA – BASICS
WEDNESDAYS, 7:00-8:00 PM
THURSDAYS, 7:00-8:00 PM
FEE: $40/6 weeks

YOGA – INTERMEDIATE
WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-6:45 PM
THURSDAYS, 4:00-5:15 PM
FEE: $45/6 weeks

YOGA FOR SENIORS
THURSDAYS, 10:30-11:30 AM
FEE: $40/6 weeks

NEW! INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
THURSDAYS, 5:30-6:30 PM
FEE: $40/6 weeks
INSTRUCTOR: Valerie Ford-Galvin, MACP
Join us for this six-week series on the various aspects of meditation, including body and breath awareness, guided-relaxation, and techniques for both sitting meditation and walking meditation.

PILATES ESSENTIAL MAT CLASS
TUESDAYS, 4:30-5:15 PM
FEE: $49/6 weeks

PILATES INTERMEDIATE MAT CLASS
TUESDAYS, 5:30-6:30 PM
FEE: $49/6 weeks
The beginner level Pilates mat class involves core stabilization
exercises to increase strength and flexibility and to improve posture. To enroll in the intermediate class, you must have completed at least two sessions of the Essential Mat class. A Stott certified Pilates instructor leads both classes.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.
You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

SNHMC Announces 2008 Support Groups

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces its 2008 Support Groups.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:30-8:30 PM
To register, call 603-577-2658.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7:00-8:15 PM
To register, call 603-289-2104.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
6:00-8:00 PM
Offers emotional support and encouragement to patients diagnosed with any type of cancer and their families. To register, call Barbara Kimball or Nora Buttrick at the Nashua Regional Cancer Center, 603-880-1590.

BARIATRIC SURGERY MAINTENANCE PHASE SUPPORT GROUP
3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
6:30-8:30 PM
A post-operative gastric bypass surgery support group for patients who are a minimum of 18 months post-op. (Not appropriate for those who are in the process of considering gastric bypass surgery.)

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
7:00-9:00 PM
For adults with diabetes.

PRE- AND POST-TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP
1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
7:00-9:00 PM

All support groups are free. Call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL (2255) for locations.

SNHMC Announces 2008 Childbirth Education Classes for New Siblings

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces the 2008 childbirth education classes for new siblings-to-be. By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at www.snhmc.org.

Show and Tell: for two-year olds only
SATURDAY MORNINGS

FREE
Parents and children meet with an instructor for a half-hour tour of The Birth Place, specifically designed with the developmental needs of the toddler in mind. Parents receive age appropriate literature and a book list.

Becoming the Bigger Brother/Sister: Ages 3-11
FEE: $25 PER FAMILY
Help your children adjust to their new role in your growing family. Grouped by age (3-6 years, 7-11 years), they can learn at their own level. A tour of The Birth Place is included.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs.

SNHMC Announces 2008 Activity Programs for Pregnant Moms

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces the new 2008 activity programs for pregnant moms-to-be. By following the directions below, you can register for these and other classes with our new online registration program at snhmc.org

These classes are taught by a Southern NH Rehabilitation Center physical therapist and require physician approval.

Pregnancy Yoga
MONDAYS, 7:00-8:15 PM OR WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-6:45 PM
FEE: $65/8 WEEKS
A certified yoga instructor leads you through flexibility, strength, and relaxation exercises designed to enhance your birthing experience.

Pregnancy in Motion
WEDNESDAYS, 7:00-8:15 PM
FEE: $65/8 WEEKS
For cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers two simple, convenient ways to register. Pick the option that works best for you:

Registering is just a mouse click away. To register online at www.snhmc.org, go to Programs and Education. Select the class(es) you want. Complete the online Registration Request.

You will receive a letter in the mail confirming your class or a phone call from a friendly HEALTHMATCH representative to discuss your selected classes.

If you prefer to speak directly with a HEALTHMATCH representative just call 603-577-CALL (2255). Our representatives can answer all your questions and enroll you in your favorite classes and programs.

Prostate Cancer Support Group to Meet December 12

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is pleased to announce that it will hold its December 12 meeting at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Health & Education Building, 10 Prospect St. beginning at 7:00 pm. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:15 pm. For more information or to register call Joe Mitchell at 603-289-2104.

SNHHS VP Barbara Richards Receives Prestigious Risk Management Award

Barbara Richards, MS, RHIA, CPHRM, CHC, Vice President of Administration at Southern New Hampshire Health System recently received the prestigious Paulette L. Gagnon Award for Distinguished Service in Healthcare Risk Management from the Northern New England Society for Heathcare Risk Management (NNESHRM).

The award is given to the member of the Society who demonstrates the qualities of service and commitment to the members, chapter and the profession over a one year period. Criteria for the award include experience in the field of risk management, participation in the local Chapter or National organizations, credentials and recommendations from other members of the Society. It is named after Paulette Gagnon, one of the first healthcare risk management professionals in the state, who was instrumental in establishing the New Hampshire/Vermont Society for Healthcare Risk Management which evolved into today’s NNESHRM.

Barbara has been with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center since 1990 working in the field of corporate compliance and risk management. A graduate of the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota she received a Masters Degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

In addition to NNESHRM, she is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management, the Health Care Compliance Association, and the American Health Information Management Association.

The Northern New England Society for Healthcare Risk Management is an organization of over 70 members from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont who have primary responsibility or actively participate on behalf of the healthcare provider in risk management, quality assurance, corporate compliance, safety, utilization review, corporate legal and loss control activities.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, Salem, NH – Nashua, NH Receives Gold Seal Stroke Certification

Northeast Rehab has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval for its Stroke Rehabilitation Program by the Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards – setting and accrediting body in healthcare. This distinction recognizes that Northeast Rehab’s stroke program maintains high standards of excellence in the areas of patient care results and national patient safety criteria. There are only a handful of rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. that have earned this accreditation.

“For nearly a quarter of a century, we have been delivering outstanding care to patients with stroke and we are honored by the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal, said Northeast Rehab CEO John F. Prochilo. This achievement validates our commitment to the highest standard of patient care.” During the evaluation process patients and staff were interviewed, clinical treatments were observed, performance outcome data were analyzed and polices and clinical practice guidelines were examined.

This is an on-going process in which each year Northeast Rehab will have to submit data and every other year Joint Commission will make an unannounced visit and conduct an on-site survey to make sure that Joint Commission stringent standards are being maintained.

“We congratulate Northeast Rehab and are proud to partner with them at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Stroke patients in the greater Nashua area can be assured that they will receive the highest national standards of care close to home,” added Scott Westover, Vice President. of Planning & Administration.

Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network has 2 inpatient hospitals specializing in comprehensive physical rehabilitation located in Salem and Nashua, New Hampshire as well as 22 outpatient facilities serving Southern NH and MA. Since 1984, Northeast Rehab has helped over 20,000 patients get back to their highest level of functioning after a wide variety of traumatic injuries and illnesses to include stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries.

Congratulations to the FMP Employees of the Month for August, September, and October

Congratulations to the FMP August Employee of the Month

Foundation Medical Partners is pleased to announce its August Employee of the Month, Victoria Bourk Frazier, RNC, AEC, of Nashua, triage nurse for Downtown Medical Associates. Victoria was chosen for her calm and caring demeanor. As a triage nurse, she has been instrumental in the triage orientation program, designing content, training new staff, and assisting in reviewing and refining the program constantly. She is an excellent teacher, and her experience makes her good at her job. Her nominators say she is a “wonderful asset to the team.”

Congratulations to Victoria. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

Jennifer Wagaman is FMP September Employee of the Month

Foundation Medical Partners is pleased to announce its September Employee of the Month, Jennifer Wagaman of Milford, an application analyst. Jennifer was chosen for her work in transitioning to the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Jennifer has greatly helped improve productivity and efficiency and she does it all with a smile. Her nominators say that she not only understands the technical parts of her job, but appreciates the clinical aspect as well. She is always ready to come up with creative and effective solutions to help with the EMR switch.

Congratulations to Jennifer. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

Congratulations to the FMP October Employee of the Month

Foundation Medical Partners is pleased to announce its October Employee of the Month, Lisa Ormond of Derry, practice manager for the per diem pool and Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Lisa coordinates the per diem pool, managing it effectively so that no one is understaffed. She always stays on top of changes and communicates them effectively to the rest of the team. She has a positive attitude, and makes sure the work flow is effective and that the staff and managers are all satisfied. Her nominators say she “makes it happen!”

Congratulations to Lisa. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

SNHMC Auxiliary Announces Donations

The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Auxiliary has announced donations of over $110,000 to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. The proceeds from the Auxiliary Gift Shop and the Coffee Shop have helped purchase a variety of items including one operating table, a monitor and three headlights for Surgical Services, flowers for The Medical Center Garden and plush toys for children undergoing surgery as well as coloring books for the Emergency Department and ten wheelchairs. The Auxiliary has also awarded five teen volunteer and employee scholarships.

"The generosity of the Auxiliary allows us to offer a higher level of care to our community," says Tom Wilhelmsen, President and CEO of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. "These donations give our employees the tools they need to take the best care of our patients. We are very thankful for their efforts."

For over eight decades the Auxiliary has been an integral part of The Medical Center community. Formed in 1920 from a ladies sewing group, the organization has grown to nearly 300 members and provides The Medical Center with substantial financial assistance, volunteer time and organizational help.

Officers of the 2007 Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Auxiliary include Jane Metcalf , President; Bill Porter, 1st Vice President; Gerry Armstrong, 2nd Vice President; Frances Rodier, Secretary; and Betty Gollihue, Treasurer.

Dr. Jennifer Madden Opens Souhegan Family Practice

Jennifer E. Madden, MD has opened Souhegan Family Practice located at 109 Ponemah Road in Amherst. Dr Madden is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of Brandeis University, Dr. Madden earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine in Worcester and completed her residency in family practice at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie, PA.

Dr. Madden was most recently employed as a family practitioner at Family Practice of Merrimack in Merrimack, NH.

In her new practice, Dr. Madden will treat various traditional medical conditions within all age groups including pediatric well child exams, routine adult preventive health care visits, gynecologic exams for women and care of the elderly. Having undergone gender reassignment surgery herself, Dr. Madden is able to offer healthcare services to patients who come from alternative life styles, are gender variant, or who have diverse family situations.

For more information or to make an appointment, call Souhegan Family Practice at 603-249-1681.

Southern NH Health System Donates 6K Race Proceeds to American Heart Association

Southern New Hampshire Health System President/CEO Tom Wilhelmsen presents a $5080 check representing the proceeds from the 2007 Medical Center 6K to Laurie Hambleton, Corporate Events Director for the American Heart Association. The funds are to support the annual AHA Heartwalk and to promote heart health in the Nashua community. The Medical Center 6K is traditionally run on Mother’s Day in May and offers runners and walkers an opportunity to exercise together as families. The first and only 6K in New Hampshire, the race has been selected as a New England Grand Prix Race for the 2008 season.

October 9, 2007 - Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Receives Joint Commission Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has earned a three year re-accreditation by the Joint Commission which accredits healthcare organizations.

Surveyors spent a full week at The Medical Center interviewing patients and employees, as well as observing quality practices in all areas of the facility. The accreditation process evaluates quality and safety throughout the organization and is an up-to-date audit of the delivery of critical care services.

“This site visit was a tremendous success and I am proud of everyone in The Medical Center for all their hard work and dedication,” says Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs. “The surveyors thanked us for “commitment to the process, to our staff and to the community”. They asked tough questions but our colleagues and partners were well prepared to show them how we work to provide safe and effective care to our patients every day. I was humbled by how everyone gave of themselves—for our patients, for our community and for each other.”

The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that surveys more than 16,000 health care organizations in the United States. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center volunteers to undergo the accreditation process every three years and has been accredited since the Joint Commission was founded in the early 1950s.

October 9, 2007 - Prostate Cancer Support Group to Meet November 14

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is pleased to announce that it will hold its November 14 meeting at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Health & Education Building, 10 Prospect St. beginning at 7:00 pm. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Special guest speaker will be Dr. Cheryl Ennis, a Pathologist at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. The discussion will center around prostate cancer diagnostic techniques. For more information or to register call Joe Mitchell at 603-289-2104.

October 2, 2007 - deNicola Breast Health Center is “Center of Excellence”. One of two NH hospitals honored by American College of Radiology

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has designated the deNicola Breast Health Center at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence—one of only two in the state.
Elliot Hospital in Manchester is the only other New Hampshire hospital that has achieved this designation.
“We are proud to be part of this very elite group of Breast Imaging Centers. This demonstrates that we not only meet the needs of our patients and nationally accepted standards of care but we also meet the professional expectations of our peers,” says Diane Dionne, Director of Radiology at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. “We are pleased to be able to offer this higher level of care to all of our deNicola Breast Health Center patients.

Centers of Excellence Awards are given to the breast imaging centers nationwide that earn ACR accreditation in Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy as well as the Mammography Accreditation Program. The awards are designated by the ACR’s Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging.

The 30,000 members of the American College of Radiology include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it.

The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care, positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions and conducting research for the future of radiology.

September 28, 2007 - SNHMC Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives National Certification

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center was recently awarded national certification by The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

“This is a significant achievement and our staff worked very hard to satisfy all of the strict criteria” says Dr. Corin Dechirico, Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

“We are thrilled to offer our community this high standard of service and quality care.”

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program received certification from AACVPR in August 2006.

September 27, 2007 - Dr. Kalyani Eranki Joins Nashua Rheumatology

Rheumatologist Kalyani Eranki, MD has joined  Dr. John Gorman at Nashua Rheumatology located at 10 Prospect Street in Nashua.  Dr. Eranki is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of Rangaraya Medical College in India, Dr. Eranki completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Newton Wellesley Hospital, Tufts University and served as a Rheumatology Fellow at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

September 27, 2007 - SNHMC Addresses End of Life Decisions

Making decisions about medical care is not always easy. On Wednesday, October 24 join Dr. Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum, Vice President of Medical Affairs, as she moderates an interactive panel discussion on the importance of having an Advance Directive, including Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will, before critical decisions or illness occurs. The program will take place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Health & Education Building, 10 Prospect St. in Nashua from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Panelists include: Attorney Maureen Dwyer; Melissa Wu, MD/Emergency Department>;Deborah McCrady, RN, CPUR/Patient and Family Services; Sally Brown, RN, MSN/Intensive Care Unit. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center representatives will be available to assist in completing the New Hampshire Advance Directive forms.

September 24, 2007 - Dr. Albee Budnitz Honored by New Hampshire Hospital Association Receives James A. Hamilton Founder’s Award for Outstanding Service

Bretton Woods, NH--Albee Budnitz, MD, FACP, FCCP recently received the James A. Hamilton Founder’s Award for Outstanding Service last week from the New Hampshire Hospital Association. The award is the highest recognition given by the Hospital Association and was presented at the organization’s Annual Meeting at the Mount Washington Resort Hotel at Bretton Woods.

An active and popular member of the Nashua and statewide medical communities for almost three decades, Dr. Budnitz has been passionate about helping to create tobacco-free communities. He regularly brings his message to school classrooms, where more than 3,000 children have heard his lessons on the dangers of tobacco use and second-hand smoke.  His educational leadership helped to establish the Nashua Partnership for Tobacco Free Youth, a group focused on coordinating community prevention and educational strategies.

“When we talk about making a population healthier,” says Tom Wilhelmsen, President/CEO of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, “we are talking about the initiatives of dedicated people like Dr. Albee Budnitz. This is a well deserved honor.”

Dr. Budnitz also has made an exceptional commitment to state and local advocacy efforts related to tobacco cessation and prevention to make New Hampshire’s citizens healthier.  He is a charter member of the Tobacco Free New Hampshire Alliance. His passion for the cause has brought him to the State House many times to testify at legislative hearings and to provide information to lawmakers about the dire consequences of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure.  Most recently, he was instrumental in working to support the new statewide ban on smoking in restaurants and bars. 

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, his practice, Downtown Medical Associates, is located at 280 Main Street in Nashua. Dr. Budnitz is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

Chief of Staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for three years, Dr. Budnitz has also been professionally active statewide in the New Hampshire Medical Society where he served on the executive committee for seven years and as President in 2002. He is currently on the executive committee for the American College of Chest Physicians and was Governor for New Hampshire and President for the New England group in 2002. He is an advisory board member for the Department of Health & Human Services Programs and in 2007 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association for Medical Direction of Respiratory Care.

September 24, 2007 - Larry Moore New SNHHS Director of Information Technology

Larry Moore has joined Southern New Hampshire Health System as Director of Information Technology. With 20 years of experience in Information Systems he will be responsible for data storage and network infrastructure, information security and technical support services. He was most recently Director/VP of Information Technology at Blackwell Publishing Inc in Malden Mass, a $500,000 publishing company.

September 24, 2007 - Dr. Natalie Gorecki, MD Joins Nashua Internal Medical Associates

Natalie Gorecki, MD Ph.D has joined Mohamed Mahgoub, MD and Carol Hordis ARNP at Nashua Internal Medical Associates, located at 280 Main Street in Nashua. Dr. Gorecki is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of the Yaroslavl Medical Academy in Yaroslavl, Russia Dr. Gorecki completed a residency in Radiology at the Yaroslavl Medical Academy and served as the attending radiologist at Yaroslavl Regional Hospital in Russia. She earned a  Ph.D in radiology at the Russian Academy for Post graduate Training. She further completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Capital Health System in Trenton New Jersey.

September 18, 2007 - Dr. Jagjivan R. Mehta Joins Foundation Neurology

Jagjivan R. Mehta MD, PhD has joined Tatania Nabouillina MD, Eugene Lesser DO and Sharon Lockwood PA-C at Foundation Neurology located at 29 Northwest Blvd in Nashua. Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

Dr. Mehta is a graduate of the Panjab University and the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India.  He earned his medical degree at UNIREMHOS in Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana.  He completed his residencies in neurology at the University of Wisconsin & Health Clinics in Madison, WI and at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY.  Dr. Mehta served as a fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology including Sleep Disorders at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

September 18, 2007 - Dr. Ilana Itenberg Joins Foundation Foot & Ankle Medicine

Podiatrist Ilana Itenberg DPM, AACFAS has joined Brian Tedesco, DPM and George Abboud, DPM at Foundation Foot & Ankle Medicine located at 280 Main Street in Nashua and at 300 Derry Road in Hudson. Dr. Itenberg will practice in the Nashua and Hudson locations. She is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of Ithaca College, Dr. Itenberg earned her medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three year surgical residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey affiliated with Mont Sinai Medical Center in New York. She had a private practice as a podiatrist in New York City.

September 18, 2007 - Paul Trainor New SNHMC Controller

Paul Trainor has joined Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Finance Department as Controller. Responsible for all general accounting and payroll functions.

Paul has over a dozen years of healthcare finance experience and most recently served as Director of Accounting for Catholic Medical Center.

September 18, 2007 - Craig Warner Joins SNHMC as Associate VP of Revenue Cycle

Craig Warner has joined Southern New Hampshire Medical Center as Associate Vice President of Revenue Cycle. With nearly 20 years of healthcare finance and revenue  experience, Craig will be responsible for  all revenue cycle activities. He most recently served as Director of Revenue Cycle at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisburg, VA.

September 13, 2007 - Attorney Erica Bodwell Joins SNHHS

Erica Bodwell, JD has joined Southern New Hampshire Health System as Manager of Compliance Services, in the Compliance and Risk Management Services Department.  Erica will be responsible for managing and coordinating corporate compliance activities, providing consultative services on legal and compliance topics, and developing contracts and reviewing other compliance duties associated with meeting evolving regulatory requirements. These include policy and procedure development as well as education and training.

Erica has more than  ten years of legal experience in the private sector, most recently with the law firm of Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian in Manchester.  She currently serves as Adjunct  Professor in the Graduate Studies Program at Franklin Pierce College in Concord.

September 12, 2007 - Dr. Alyse Kanter Joins Generations OB/GYN

Alyse Kanter, MD has joined Denise McHugh MD and Deborah Gebhardt ARNP at Generations OB/GYN located at 10 Prospect Street in Nashua. Dr. Kanter is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University Dr. Kanter earned her medical degree at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She completed her residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Kanter recently worked at a private practice in Derry, NH and served as Chairman of the Ob/Gyn Department at Parkland Medical Center.

September 12, 2007 - American College of Chest Physicians to Hold Pulmonary CME Program at SNHMC

Dr. William Goodman, of Nashua Pulmonary Medical Associates in Nashua and NH Governor of the American College of Chest Physicians is pleased to announce the New England States Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program, “Innovations in Pulmonary Medicine” on Friday, September 21, from 8:00 am-4:15 pm.
"This is the first time this event has been held in New Hampshire and I am pleased to host it at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center,” says Dr. Goodman. “Along with recognized authorities from Johns Hopkins, Walter Reed, Lahey and Harvard, we are proud to have Dr. Lynch as the First Lady of NH as a speaker. We look forward to a very informative and exciting event."
Guest lecturers include:

• Dr. Elliott Israel, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, “Pharmogenomics and Asthma, which Drugs for which Patients?”
• Dr. Barbara Cockrill of Massachusetts General Hospital, “Practical Considerations in Pulmonary Hypertension:”
• Dr. Susan Lynch, NH First Lady, “Crossroads of Politics and Public Health;”
• Dr. Michael Boyle, Johns Hopkins Hospital, “The Changing Face of Cystic Fibrosis; “
• Dr. Scott Roerig, Walter Reed Medical Center “Hemorrhagic Shock & Lessons from Iraq;”
• Dr. Carla Lamb, Lahey Clinic, “Update in Interventional Pulmonology;”
• Dr. Francis Canonica, The Pall Corporation, “Tap Water as a Carrier of Healthcare Associated Infections.”

August 30, 2007 - SNHMC Introduces “Before” and “After” Childbirth Classes - New Internet-Based Childbirth Education

Are you already pregnant or just thinking about starting a family? You probably have lots of questions and want some answers. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Childbirth and Parenting classes offer a wide range of education options that meet your needs and your busy schedule. We are proud to introduce our new Internet-based Childhood Education program that combines technology and the personal touch. Check out our new “Before” and “After” childbirth education classes for fall.

BEFORE THE BABY ARRIVES:

Maybe a Baby - A Discussion about Preconception Care
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6:30 to 8 PM  FREE
Having a baby is a big decision and a lifetime commitment.  Come and find out what you and your partner can do to give your baby the best chance for a healthy start by preparing yourselves before you become pregnant.  Join nurse midwife Mary Curran, CNM, MPH and Birth Place nurse and childbirth educator Jamie Bourgeois, RN, BS, for an evening of information for women and partners who are considering pregnancy.

Internet based Childbirth Education
Pilot Program
You spoke and we listened! Busy schedules often make it difficult to attend traditionally scheduled childbirth classes. We’ve got the solution - a new childbirth education class that combines the best of “live” learning with a childbirth educator and “remote” learning on your home computer. Spend one evening covering the childbirth basics at a class with your childbirth educator. Then continue learning at your own pace at home, keeping in contact with your childbirth educator until meeting again before the birth of your baby.

AFTER THE BABY ARRIVES:

Ages and Stages Program
Thursday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 6
A new program that looks at good nutrition at every stage of your child's life. Choose one that's right for you and your family. Infant and toddlers  are featured this fall. Watch for elementary and adolescent programs coming in the spring.  

Feeding Your Infant
Thursday November 8, 7:00-8:00 PM    FREE
Whether breast or bottle feeding, find out the facts about good nutrition in the first year of life. This program will review developmental stages of your infant and provide tips for introducing first foods to your child. It is never too early to lay a healthy foundation for good nutrition.

Feeding Your Toddler
Thursday, December 6, 7:00-8:30 pm   FREE
Toddlers sometimes seem like picky eaters. Learn how to encourage healthy eating habits from the start. This program will give tips on how to introduce new foods into your child’s diet and make snacking fun and healthy. Taught by Beth Eckert, RD, LD.

August 30, 2007 - SNHMC Announces Fall Nutrition Classes

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is pleased to announce its fall nutrition classes. Learn about Vitamin D, and how you can become more immune to winter colds and flu through a healthy diet. Also, check out the programs designed to teach your children healthy eating habits.

WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT VITAMIN D?
TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 6:30-8:00 PM
FREE

Vitamin D has become the hot topic in nutrition today. Learn how Vitamin D functions in the body and how it may help prevent a variety of diseases from certain types of cancer to multiple sclerosis. Taught by Stephanie Karakantas, RD, LD, CDE.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY THROUGH NUTRITION
TUESDAY, OCT. 23, 6:30-8:00 PM
FREE

Be prepared for the winter season with a healthy diet and antioxidant rich foods. Explore the potential benefits of select supplements on your ability to fight colds and improve your immunity. Taught by Stephanie Karakantas, RD, LD, CDE.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 10:00 AM - NOON
FEE: $10 (INCLUDES CHILD & ONE PARENT/CAREGIVER)

Designed for children ages seven to ten with a parent/caregiver, this fun, hands-on class reviews some basic cooking skills. Taught by registered dietitian Julie Lavoie, RD, BS, CDE, your child will learn about healthy foods, make some kid-friendly recipes, and best of all, sample what they’ve cooked up. Limited to eight children (with caregivers).

In this six-week family program, children investigate how food works in the body and discover the impact that daily food choices and physical activity have on health, and how to overcome obstacles to healthy habits. Parents learn to encourage healthy eating and physical activity at home, in school, and on the go. Reimbursement for class cost may be possible through insurance.

For more information or to register for all nutrition classes, call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL (2255).

August 30, 2007 - SNHMC Introduces The Heart Health Connection

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is proud to introduce the Heart Health Connection, a series of classes, screenings and resources to keep you heart healthy. Join a Heart Health Connection class that is right for you and learn more about nutrition, exercise, tobacco cessation or diabetes and heart disease.

CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. KNOW YOUR RISK.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 18, 4:00-6:00 PM, MAIN CAMPUS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 4:00-6:00 PM, WEST CAMPUS
FREE BY APPOINTMENT. CALL HEALTHMATCH at
577-CALL (2255) TO RESERVE YOUR TIME.
Knowing your cholesterol and blood glucose numbers is the first step to heart health. If you are currently being treated for heart disease or cholesterol, you should continue to have your numbers monitored by your doctor.

NUTRITION 101: GETTING THE BASICS FOR HEART HEALTH (2-PART SERIES)
TUESDAYS, OCT. 2 & 9, 6:30-8:00 PM   FREE
Join registered dietitian Julie Lavoie, RD, BS, CDE in this 2-part series on the heart health benefits of good nutrition. Includes information on the latest dietary guidelines and MyPyramid, selecting “heart healthy” fats, reducing sodium, and more – with ample time for all your questions. An excellent “starter” program for individuals wishing to stay heart healthy and enroll in other Heart Health Connection programs, like Nutrition 201 and 301.

NUTRITION 201: MAKING HEART HEALTHY CHOICES
Learn how to make heart healthy choices for you and your family in the kitchen and at the market. We recommend that you take the Supermarket Tour to learn more about health selections that will be used in the cooking class. 

Supermarket Tour at Hannaford
THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 6:30-8:30 PM  FREE
Healthy cooking and eating begins with making healthy selections at the market. Join registered dietitian Beth Eckert, RD, LD at Hannaford, Nashua, for an interactive supermarket tour and discussion on the variety of low-calorie and heart healthy products available. 

Cooking for Heart Health
THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 6:30-8:30 PM
FEE: $10 (for cooking supplies)
Join clinical nutrition manager Margaret Wandrey, RD, LD for a cooking demonstration of her favorite heart-healthy recipes. Samples available.

NUTRITION 301: NUTRITION-RELATED COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR
HEART HEALTH
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 6:30-8:00 PM    FREE
Join registered dietitian Stephanie Karakantas, RD, LD, CDE for an overview of nutrition-related complementary therapies that can influence your heart health. 

WHAT’S YOUR RISK FOR DIABETES?
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 6:30-8:30 PM    FREE
This program, taught by diabetes nurse educator Kathy Winslow, RN, BS, CDE and registered dietitian Julie Lavoie, RD, BS, CDE discusses “pre-diabetes” and how diet, exercise and changes in lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing diabetes. Ideal for middle-aged individuals with a strong family history of diabetes, obesity issues, or personal concern about diabetes.

TOBACCO CESSATION: ARE YOU READY TO QUIT?
TUESDAYS, OCT. 2 & 9 OR TUESDAYS, NOV. 6 & 13, 6:30-8:00 PM   FREE
Join us for this two-part series dedicated to helping you quit smoking. Part One focuses on understanding your smoking behavior and readiness to quit. Part Two provides you with tools for success, like relaxation techniques, nutrition and exercise ideas, information on replacement products, motivators to quit, and more.  Taught by Jeanne Chaloner, RN. 

INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE
TUESDAY, NOV. 20, 6:30-8:30 PM   FREE
Whether you’re walking outdoors or using indoor equipment, exercise physiologist Lisa Nogueira, RD, LD from SNHMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center will have the training tips to keep you moving all winter long.

For more information or to register for all Heart Health Connection classes, call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL (2255).

August 30, 2007 - SNHMC Announces Ladies Night Out

New Hampshire Medical Center is pleased to announce Ladies Night Out for the fall 2007. Winter can be tough on your skin, so give it the extra attention it needs this year. Join us for an evening of great food, fun, and helpful tips for keeping your skin healthy year-round, especially during the winter months.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR OUTER SELF: Winterizing Your Skin
MONDAY, NOV. 12, 6:00-8:00 PM
FEE: $10 - INCLUDES HEART HEALTHY DINNER
SPEAKER: GAIL LENAHAN, ARNP, NASHUA
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES

For more information or to register for Ladies Night Out, call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL (2255).

August 30, 2007 - SNHMC 2007-2008 Community Medical School to Open September 17

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center announces its 2007-2008 Community Medical School schedule. Discover the latest advances and learn the most up-to-date information on cardiovascular medicine, featuring expert faculty from The Medical Center and its affiliates Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, and Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA. Classes

Sign up for the CMS Extra! about Advance Directives and learn how to plan ahead before you have to make critical medical decisions for you and your loved ones.

SEMESTER 1: Mondays September 17, 24 & October 1 Topics include the link between diabetes and heart disease, including metabolic syndrome and risk factors, the latest in diagnostics, like cardiac CT, and advances in angioplasty.

Week 1: Monday, September 17 – The Link between Heart Disease and Diabetes Guest Speaker: Richard A. Jackson, MD/Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA Moderator: Robert Silver, MD/Southern New Hampshire Endocrinology & Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Panelists: Wendi Cardeiro, MD, FACC/Lahey Cardiology at The Medical Center; Cheryl Barry, RN, MS, CDE/Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center; Karen George, RD, LD, CDE/Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Nutrition Services and Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate.

Week 2: Monday, September 24 – Diagnosing Heart Disease Mark G. Goldshien, MD/Associated Radiologist, PA and Yuka Endo, MD, FACC, PhD/ Lahey Cardiology at The Medical Center

Week 3: Monday, October 1 – Interventional Cardiology (catherization, angioplasty) by Paul F. Boffetti, MD/Lahey Cardiology at The Medical Center (teaching stations not confirmed; radiology and cath labs tours planned)

SEMESTER 2: Mondays, October 15, 22 & 29 Topics include cardiac risk factors and prevention, understanding peripheral vascular disease, and electrophysiology studies and pacemakers.

Week 1: Monday, October 15 – Preventing Heart Disease Sidney Alexander, MD/Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Burlington, MA; Ellie Chuang, MD/Southern New Hampshire Endocrinology

Week 2: Monday, October 22 – Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemakers by Bruce G. Hook, MD/Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA and Steven Schwartz, MD, FACC/Lahey Cardiology at The Medical Center

Week 3: Monday, October 29 – Peripheral Vascular Disease by Christian Rodriguez, MD and Laurence Young, MD/Foundation Vascular Surgery

All are welcome. Choose one three-week semester for Fall 2007 and pre-register for the alternate semester for Spring 2008. Classes are held from 6:30-8:30 pm and offered free thanks to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s scholarship fund.

Community Medical School EXTRA!
Making End-Of-Life Decisions:
A Talk on Advance Directives
Wednesday, October 24, 6:00-7:30 pm FREE
Making decisions about medical care is not always easy. That’s why it’s important to think and talk about your feelings with your loved ones long before critical decisions or life-threatening illness occur. Join Vice President of Medical Affairs Dr. Stephanie Wolf- Rosenblum as she moderates an interactive panel discussion on Advance Directives, including Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will. Panelists include: Attorney Maureen Dwyer; Emergency Department Medical Director Melissa Wu, MD; Patient and Family Services Director Deborah McCrady, RN, CPUR; and Intensive Care Nurse Manager Sally Brown, RN, MSN. Representatives will be available to assist you in completing your New Hampshire Advance Directives forms. All ages welcome.

For more information or to register for all Community Medical School programs, call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL (2255).

August 27, 2007 - SNHMC Announces Digital Mammography Beginning October 1, 2007

Nashua,NH - The deNicola Breast Health Center at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is pleased to announce it will offer digital mammography for all patients beginning October 1, 2007. Studies show that the new technology is more effective at finding breast cancers in certain groups of women.

"If you are under 50 years of age, pre-menopausal or have dense breasts, you may benefit from this technology," says Dr. Steven Birnbaum, Director of Breast Imaging at the deNicola Breast Health Center. “But the test is only as good as the ability of the staff to administer it, read it and interpret it."

The staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center includes board certified radiologists, mammography certified radiology technologists and a breast health specialist who is a registered nurse.

"This is the most experienced diagnostic team in southern New Hampshire, performing the largest number of breast imaging procedures," adds Birnbaum, “and we are pleased to offer this expertise to our patients.”

Mammograms are the most important tool women have to diagnose breast cancer. An x-ray of the breast, this test can locate a cancerous lump long before it can be felt. For over 35 years, breast images have been taken by a specialized X-ray machine creating a two dimensional picture on film. As in photography and all other areas of medical imaging, digital imaging is now the state of the art in breast imaging.

Digital mammography takes the x-ray image and stores it directly on a computer. The image can then be manipulated by enlarging it or changing contrast to make the view clearer. In addition the digital mammogram, with its increased diagnostic potential, does not use increased doses of radiation. It is important to realize that the radiation doses that a patient is exposed to with mammography are minimal and that this concern should never deter a patient over the age of 40 from having a screening mammogram at regular intervals. The files can also be emailed to another physician for a second opinion.

The American Cancer Society recommends that all women over 40 have a mammogram every year. For more information about digital mammography call the deNicola Breast Health Center at 603-577-2830.

August 14, 2007 - SNHHS Employees of the Month for June

Nashua, NH – Southern New Hampshire Health System is pleased to announce its June Employees of the Month. Robert “Bob” Kirby, of Litchfield, Information Technology Support Specialist at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, and Brianna Boedding, of Nashua, Accounting Supervisor in the Finance Department at Foundation Medical Partners, were chosen by their coworkers for their excellent work.

Bob was selected for his pleasant and eager manner. He will do whatever he has to to fix a problem, and always promptly and with a smile. Bob has saved many of his coworkers from "IS nightmares," even coming in on his days off. Bob exemplifies customer service, and always goes above and beyond to get the job done. "He truly deserves to be Employee of the Month," say his nominators.

Brianna was chosen for her infinite patience and willingness to go the extra mile. She has been instrumental in helping the practices switch to EPSI financial system, and has taken extra time to attend meetings, answer questions, and write out explanations to make the transition easier for everyone. “Brianna truly demonstrates the culture that we at Foundation Medical Partners strive towards everyday,” say her nominators.

Congratulations to both of these valued employees. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

August 2, 2007 - Local Endocrinologists Achieve Diplomate Status in Clinical Lipidology

Nashua, NH - Endocrinologists Ellie Chuang, MD and Krishna Bhagahayath, MD of Southern New Hampshire Endocrinology located at 280 Main Street in Nashua were recently awarded Diplomate status with the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL). Both physicians are also part of the Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. They are both affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and are on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

Dr. Chuang and Dr. Bhagahayath are two of only six physicians in the state of New Hampshire and 300 physicians from across the nation who have achieved this certification.

To obtain Diplomate status, a physician must complete a range of continuing medical education requirements and successfully pass a rigorous examination. Professionals in the area of lipid management or "lipidologists" specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol disorders known as dyslipidemia, which may cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is responsible for approximately one-third of all deaths in the U.S.

The ABCL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the morbidity and mortality from dyslipidemia and related diseases by assessing qualifications and certifying knowledge in clinical lipidology.

July 26, 2007 - Dr. Anita Kumar Joins Downtown Medical Associates

Anita Kumar, MD has joined Albee Budnitz MD, Martha Jaramillo MD and Kelley Gillis, PA-C at Downtown Medical Associates located at 280Main Street in Nashua. Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

A graduate of Coimbatore Medical College in India, Dr. Kumar served her residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers in Jamaica, New York. She recently worked as a primary care physician at a private practice in North Andover, MA and Salem, NH. Dr. Kumar is board certified in internal medicine.

July 25, 2007 - Fitness University Holds 17th Finals Day - 400 Children Take Part in Fitness Activities

Over 400 children stretched, jumped and ran their way to good health at the Fitness University Finals Day on July 21, 2007. Sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, the award winning program in its 17th year is a free running and fitness program developed by the Gate City Striders. The program was one of those selected for the first Outstanding Achievement Award from the Governor’s Council on Physical Activity this year.

Fitness University consists of a series of eight free clinics held in late spring and early summer around the area for Nashua area children ages 3-14. The clinics are run by members of the Gate City Striders and teach the value of exercise and nutrition with a lot of watermelon and laughter. All children who registered for one of these clinics are eligible for Finals Day.

"Close to 1200 children took part in the clinics this year," says Director Tammy Gaffey. "We are pleased to see such high numbers because it means that the message of exercise and good health is getting through to families and their children."

During the Finals Day activities, each child takes part in a series of races ranging from mini- marathons (26.2 yards) for the 3-4 years olds to 1 ½ mile runs for 13-14 year olds. All participants wear bib #1 and went home with a medal and a t-shirt. Other activirtes that morning include an arts and craft tent and an interactive health fair sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

"Fitness University is committed to non-competitive exercise and fitness" says Judith Bennett, Director of Communications at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. "For us this program is a way to promote good health at an early age, not in an effort to train varsity athletes, but to show children how much fun it is to feel fit. We hope they carry that feeling into adulthood."

July 12, 2007 - SNHHS Honors Employees of the Month

May

Southern New Hampshire Health System is pleased to announce its May Employees of the Month. Vasilios Nassiopoulos, of Mont Vernon, Director of Coding and Reimbursement in the Central Business Office at Foundation Medical Partners and Lisa Leblanc CRT, RPSGT of Nashua, Sleep Technologist at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Sleep Center were selected May Employees of the Month by their peers.

Vasilios was chosen for his skills as a leader and his ability to boost morale and inspire his employees to do their best. His infectious sense of humor and positive feedback motivate and encourage his employees. "Vasilios is a very loyal employee and leader here at Foundation Medical Partners," say his nominators. "His passion for the success of his TEAM shines through every day!"

Lisa was chosen employee of the month for her outgoing, thoughtful, and kind personality. Her friendliness and ability to make others laugh create a positive work environment for her coworkers. She consistently goes above and beyond in her work and gives patients the time, attention, and clinical guidance that they need.

Congratulations to both of these valued employees. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

April, 2007

Southern New Hampshire Health System is pleased to announce its April Employees of the Month. The employee of the month for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is Nancy Stryker, of Derry, Human Resources generalist for Patient Care Services. The Employee of the Month for Foundation Medical Partners is Mary Cercone of Lunenburg, MA, accounts receivable representative in the Central Business Office.

Nancy was chosen for her abilities to connect with people to get the job done, and her willingness to go above and beyond in her work. She is involved in many extra committees and activities that are not required of her, such as the Leadership Steering Committee’s Reward and Recognition Team. Her work is always top quality, and as The Medical Center has grown, so has her workload. Her nominators say she has kept up with the changes admirably. "She continues to perform a Herculean task, with no additional help," say her nominators.

Mary was honored for her skills as a communicator and her ability to keep the department running smoothly. She also provides resources, educates others in her department and makes suggestions to keep things streamlined. Mary’s nominators say she is detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, and always goes the extra mile to make sure things are done right.

Congratulations to both Mary and Nancy. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers, balloons, a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter, a $100 bonus and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

March, 2007

Southern New Hampshire Health Systems is pleased to announce its March Employees of the Month. The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Employees of the Month are Marianne Gage and Diane L’Hussier, both of Nashua, of Rehabilitation Services. Laurie Mona, ARNP, of Nashua, psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner at Slatoff and Ward Psychological Associates, was selected Employee of the Month for Foundation Medical Partners.

Marianne and Diane were chosen for their unique abilities to connect with patients and their excellent teamwork. Their ability to work well together has helped them to streamline productivity with great ideas that translate directly into patient care. Their nominators say "They are always upbeat and positive, and the patients notice and are always commenting on how well they work together."

Laurie set herself apart with her willingness to help out during a colleague’s absence from the practice. She has seen extra patients, refilled prescriptions, helped out at the front desk, and rearranged her schedule to make the absence easier for everyone. Laurie has helped find ways to make things run more smoothly within the practice, and is always fiscally responsible. "She has made it possible for the staff and patients to ensure good quality of care while trying to juggle her own caseload and responsibilities," says her nominator.

Congratulations to both these valued employees. Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers; balloons; a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter; a $100 bonus; and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

June 21, 2007 - Prostate Cancer Support Group to Meet July 11 at NRCC

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is pleased to announce that it will hold its July 11 meeting at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Health & Education Building, 10 Prospect St. beginning at 7:00 pm. The group usually meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Special guest speaker will be registered dietician Julie Lavoie, RD, BS, CDE. For more information or to register call Joe Mitchell at 603-289-2104

June 19, 2007 - SNHMC Announces Summer Yoga for the Mind and Body

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is pleased to announce the summer schedule for Yoga for the Mind and Body classes. Experience the health benefits and beauty of meditative movement. This 8-week summer session taught by certified Yoga instructor Valerie Forde-Galvin introduces you to the gentle stretching and the mind, body, and breath connection of Yoga. Choose the program that's right for you and progress at your own pace.

The eight week sessions will begin in mid-July and take place as follows:

Wednesdays, July 11-August 29
Intermediate, 4:00-5:15 pm and 5:30-6:45 pm, $60
Beginners, 7:00-8:00 pm, $55

Thursdays, July 12-August 30
Seniors, 10:30-11:30 am, $55
Ask about our 55PLUS discount.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-2255(CALL).

June 18, 2007- Cheryl Gagne RN Promoted To SNHMC Associate VP of Patient Care Services

Cheryl Gagne RN, BSN, MBA, CNAA, BC, of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center was recently promoted to Associate Vice President of Patient Care Services.

A graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelors degree in Nursing, Cheryl has been a registered nurse since 1982. She earned an MBA with a major in Healthcare Administration from Baruch College/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. Recently she was certified by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center as an Advanced Nurse Administrator.

Since 2000 Cheryl has been Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Division Director of the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units. Her new responsibilities will include oversight of the Emergency Services clinical staff as well.

“Cheryl is dedicated to the culture here and continually works with her staff to develop process improvement initiatives to improve patient care,” says Colette Tilton, Vice President of Patient Care Services. “We are very pleased to have her as part of the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center team.”

June 15, 2007 - Maryanne Mercier, RN is New SNHMC Cancer Care Coordinator

Maryanne Mercier, RN has recently been appointed Cancer Care Coordinator at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. In this role she will be available to all cancer patients as a personal guide to help them navigate the world of cancer care.

“I am pleased to have Maryanne as a resource for my patients,” says Oncologist James O’Shea, MD of Nashua Oncology & Hematology. “She will be able to help them manage their care whether that care takes place here in Nashua or in Boston.”

The Coordinator guides patients from diagnosis to follow up care in a variety of ways to help people navigate through the maze of doctor’s offices clinics, hospitals, outpatient centers, insurance and payment systems, patient support organizations and other components of the healthcare system.

Responsible for providing support in the decision-making process and working with patients’ doctors, she educates patients and discusses available treatment options, connecting them to programs and support services such as nutrition, physical therapy, social services, financial assistance, transportation and other community resources as needed.

“No one is ever prepared for a diagnosis of cancer,” says Maryanne. “As Cancer Care Coordinator I treat the whole person- body, mind and spirit- and their family, too. I’m here to facilitate a seamless continuum of care and provide emotional support whenever it’s needed. That makes all the difference in a patient’s experience and well-being.”

A registered nurse with additional certification in hospice and palliative care, cancer care coordinator Maryanne has over 26 years of combined oncology, palliative, and hospice nursing experience. She has worked in a variety of settings in hospitals and health care agencies in Boston and Nashua.

For the past twelve years Maryanne has worked as a pain management consultant, educating staff, volunteers, and consumers on pain management. She has served on the New Hampshire Comprehensive Cancer Collaborative and is a past board member of New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care organization where she served as chair of the Education and Public Policy committee.

For more information on the role of the Cancer Care Coordinator visit www.snhmc.org or call 603-577-3089.

June 6, 2007 - SNHMC Nurse Julie Tuttle Wins 2007 Clint Jones NH Nursing Award

Julie Tuttle RN, BSN, BC of Wilton, a medical surgical nurse at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center was awarded the Clint Jones New Hampshire Nursing Award recently by The Foundation for Healthy Communities.

One of the most prestigious awards for New Hampshire nurses, the Clint Jones Award recognizes a registered nurse in New Hampshire who exemplifies the practice of quality nursing care and demonstrates a career commitment to the nursing profession. The Award Committee judges are from the NH Hospital Association, Home Care Association of NH, NH Health Care Association, the NH Organization of Nurse Leaders, NH Nurse’s Association and the NH Board of Nursing.

Julie was nominated for this honor by her peers for consistently demonstrating extraordinary commitment to her coworkers, to her patients and to the hospital.  A graduate of Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative High School, Julie was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident during her senior year of nursing school at Simmons College in Boston. She was confined to a wheelchair and because she was unable to walk, she was advised to find a less physical career. Through determination, hard work and sheer perseverance, she regained the use of her legs and was able to complete her nursing degree. She graduated from Simmons College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and joined the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center staff in 2004.

“Julie’s ability to bring her experience as a patient to her practice, makes her an exceptional nurse,” says her nominator, clinical leader Janet Gustitus RN, BSN, BC. “One of her greatest assets is the fact that she truly loves being a nurse and she brings that joy to everything she does.”

The award is named for Clint Jones who worked at the Foundation for Healthy Communities and other New Hampshire organizations to encourage people to pursue nursing careers.

June 1, 2007- SNHMC Awards 2007 Auxiliary Scholarships

Teens, Volunteers, Employees Receive Funds for Education. The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Auxiliary presented its annual scholarship awards recently, honoring three teen volunteers and two employees.

Samantha Elich has been awarded The Medical Center Scholarship for $1,000. A volunteer since March 2005, she has donated over 190 hours of time in the newborn Intensive Care Unit and the Messenger office.

Samantha will graduate from Souhegan High School. She has been accepted at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences where she will enroll in the Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies program.  Samantha is the daughter of Steven and Anne Elich of Mont Vernon.

Jocelyn Lamonday has been awarded The Ann McWeeney Scholarship for $1,000.

During school vacations Jocelyn has served as a volunteer in the Messenger Department giving 175 hours to The Medical Center. She will graduate from Nashua High School North and attend Franklin Pierce College in the fall to study journalism. Jocelyn is the daughter of Jennifer Lamonday of Nashua.

Joan Baro has been awarded The Ruth Musick Scholarship for $1,000.

Joan has been an employee with Southern New Hampshire Health System since December 2003 and is currently working at Nashua Center for Healthy Aging. Joan attends Hesser College and is working towards her Associates Degree.  She lives in Tewksbury, MA with her children Michelle and David.

Erin Silva has been awarded The Richard L. Coit Scholarship for $1,000. Erin has worked as a Pharmacy technologist at The Medical Center since September 2005. She  attended New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord and Nashua and will enter Rivier College this fall to study for her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Erin is a resident of Merrimack, NH.

Yvonne Manzira has been awarded the SNHMC Employee Scholarship for $1,000.

Yvonne has worked in the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Food Services Department since October of 2005. She is currently enrolled at the University of Massachusetts where she is working on her Bachelors Degree in Biotechnology.  Yvonne is a resident of Goffstown, NH.

At a recent pizza party honoring all of the teen volunteers, Volunteer Director Jean Barrett noted that, “in the last year, one hundred nine teens donated 5, 300 hours to the hospital and thirty teen volunteers received the President's Volunteer Service Awards and hourly pins. We are proud of these students and their commitment to service in our community.”

June 1, 2007- SNHHS Announces Employees of the Year

Southern New Hampshire Health System is pleased to announce its 2006 Employees of the Year.   Denise Chong of Nashua, Manager of Provider Services at Foundation Medical Partners, and Nancy Goulden of Nashua, Training and Development for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center were selected Employees of the Year.   Both employees were honored for their outstanding commitment and contributions to The Health System and were chosen out of all the Employees of the Month from the past year. 

Denise is known as one of the unsung heroes of Foundation Medical Partners. She excels in addressing staff, provider, and billing concerns, and she does it all with an emphasis on quality.  She is a tireless contributor to the quality of the company, and is always willing to pitch in to complete whatever projects are necessary – even if she’s on vacation. 

Nancy is known for being an advocate for all employees, including second and third shift staff, and for always being friendly, cheerful and helpful.  In her years working for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nancy has always placed others first and worked hard to make the workplace better for everyone.  She is well known to all employees and she exceeds the Standards of Behavior on a daily basis.  Her nominators say she is “quite honestly The Medical Center’s Hospitality Queen.”

Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Year receive flowers, a day off with pay and $250.

May 22, 2007- SNHHS Honors March Employees of the Month

Southern New Hampshire Health Systems congratulates its March Employees of the Month.  The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Employees of the Month are Marianne Gage and Diane L’Hussier, of Rehabilitation Services.  The Employee of the Month for Foundation Medical Partners is Laurie Mona, ARNP, of Slatoff and Ward Psychological Associates. 

Marianne and Diane were chosen for their unique abilities to connect with patients and their excellent teamwork.  Their ability to work well together has helped them to streamline productivity and come up with great ideas, and has also translated directly into patient care.  Their nominators say “They are always upbeat and positive, and the patients notice and are always commenting on how well they work together.”  

Laurie set herself apart with her willingness to help out during a colleague’s absence from the practice.  Laurie has seen extra patients, refilled prescriptions, helped out at the front desk, and rearranged her schedule to make the absence easier for everyone.  She has helped find ways to make things run more smoothly within the practice, and is always fiscally responsible.  “She has made it possible for the staff and patients to ensure good quality of care while trying to juggle her own caseload and responsibilities,” says her nominator. 

Congratulations to both these valued employees.  Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers; balloons; a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter; a $100 bonus; and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

May 21, 2007 - SNHMC Community Medical School Extra to Focus on Advance Directives

Making decisions about medical care is not always easy so it’s important to think and talk about your feelingswith your loved ones long before critical decisions or life-threatening illness occur.

Join Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC) Vice President of Medical Affairs Stephanie Wolf Rosenblum, MD as she moderates a free interactive panel discussion on Advanced Directives. Panelists include: Attorney Maureen Dwyer; SNHMC Emergency Department Medical Director Melissa Wu, MD; SNHMC Patient and Family Services Director Deborah McCrady, RN, CPUR; and SNHMC Intensive Care Nurse Manager Sally Brown, RN, MSN.

Representatives will be available after the program to assist with completion of the New Hampshire Advance Directives forms. All ages welcome.

For more information or to register call HEALTHMATCH 577-2255 (CALL).

May, 17, 2007 - Diane Veprauskas Honored as SNHMC Nurse of the Year

 Newborn Intensive Care nurse Diane Veprauskas, RNC, was recently honored as the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center “2007 Nurse of the Year”.  At a ceremony held on May 7, Nurse’s Day,  Diane was saluted as, “a role model to all the nursing staff, a highly competent practitioner, a committed team player and a vital member of the organization.”

Diane has worked as a nurse in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for over 17 years and is a certified high risk neonatal nurse. She has served as chairperson of the NICU Nurse Practice Committee which constantly examines procedures to improve the delivery of care.

She helped develop a parent education brochure for the pregnant Women’s Methadone Program and has worked collaboratively with The Birth Place to improve care for late preterm infants. A recognized expert in her field, Diane has spoken at local, regional and national professional conferences.

April 24, 2007 - Finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in New England Announced

Award Recipients to Be Honored and Revealed at Gala Event on June 14, 2007. Ernst & Young LLP today announced the Finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2007 Award in New England. This year’s 45 finalists were selected from 83 high quality nominations drawn from a variety of industry sectors and cities across the New England Area. Award winners will be announced at a gala event on Thursday, June 14th at the Westin Waterfront in Boston.

“These Finalists exemplify the outstanding business talent present in our community,” said Bryan Pearce, Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Markets Leader for the Northeast and Host of the New England Entrepreneur of the Year Program. “We are proud to honor them as leaders of high-growth companies who stimulate our economy, drive innovation and enhance the standard of living for all of us.”

The New England Finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Award are:

• A123Systems, David Vieau
• Acme Packet, Andrew D. Ory
• Agar Supply Co. Inc., Karen Bressler
• Ahura Scientific, Inc., Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori
• AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tuan Ha-Ngoc
• Boston-Power, Inc., Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud
• Boston Rack, Inc., Peter Murphy
• Brightcove, Inc., Jeremy Allaire
• Broadbus Technologies, Inc., Vin Bisceglia
• Caliper Life Sciences, E. Kevin Hrusovsky
• Cedar Point Communications, Andy Paff
• Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., James C. Foster
• ChoiceStream, Inc., Steve Johnson
• CMGI, Inc., Joseph C. Lawler
• Crossbeam Systems, Inc., Throop M. Wilder
• Dealer.com, Mark Bonfigli
• Endeca Technologies, Inc., Steve Papa
• EnerNOC, Inc., Tim Healy
• EqualLogic, Don Bulens and Paula Long
• Evergreen Solar, Richard M. Feldt
• First Act Inc., Bernard Chiu
• Five Star Quality Care, Inc., Evrett Wade Benton
• GeoTrust, Inc., Neal Creighton
• Greenfuel Technologies Corporation, Cary Bullock
• Haley & Aldrich, Inc., Bruce E. Beverly
• Harborside Healthcare, Damian N. Dell'Anno
• Institute of Contemporary Art, Jill Medvedow
• Insulet Corporation, Duane DeSisto
• ITA Software, Jeremy Wertheimer
• Kiva Systems, Mick Mountz
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Garrett Sarley and Ila Sarley
• Litle & Co. LLC, Thomas J. Litle
• Luminus Devices, Inc., Dr. Udi Meirav
• Metabolix, Inc., Jim Barber
• Millipore Corp., Martin D. Madaus
• New England Center for Children, Inc., L. Vincent Strully
• OpenPages, Michael J. Duffy
• Optasite, Inc., James Scott Eisenstein
• Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., Joseph P. Caruso
• Salary.com, Kent Plunkett
• Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Thomas E. Wilhelmsen, Jr.
• Stirrings, Gil MacLean and Bill Creelman
• Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp., Dr. Safi R. Bahcall
• ZINK Imaging, LLC, Wendy Caswell
• Zipcar, Inc., Scott Griffith

Award Recipients in the New England Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program to be named from this list of Finalists will be eligible to participate at the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program in Palm Springs, California on November 17, 2007.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and continues to recognize the leaders and visionaries who are creating and building world-class businesses. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are pleased to have Bank of America as the national presenting sponsor, as well as SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as national sponsors. In New England, local platinum sponsors include Boston Magazine, J. Robert Scott, MARSH, and Nixon Peabody, LLP.

April 23, 2007-Local Brownies Give Bread to Their Heroes at SNHMC

Nineteen girls of Brownie Troop 457 showed their appreciation for the doctors, nurses, and staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center on Wednesday by giving them loaves of homemade bread. 

“We are so thankful and truly honored to receive this gift of bread,” said Dr. Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum, Vice President of Medical Affairs at The Medical Center.  “It is a wonderful thing to be heroes in the eyes of our young community members.” 

The girls baked the bread themselves as part of “Spread the Bread,” a worldwide community initiative that encourages youth to give bread to those in need and to people they consider heroes in their community. The program was launched after September 11 to help nurture generosity, appreciation for others, and the warmth of the kitchen. There are currently “bread groups” across the nation and in other countries, and worship groups, community organizations, schools, Boy and Girl Scouts, and sports teams have all participated. 

Troop 457 voted and chose the doctors, nurses, and staff of The Medical Center as their community heroes that they wanted to honor.  The bread was distributed throughout the hospital.   

April 16, 2007-SNHHS Honors February Employees of the Month

Southern New Hampshire Health System is pleased to announce its February Employees of the Month.  John Griffin of Londonderry, Materiel Distribution at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Louise Gemmell of Nashua, Registered Medical Assistant at Family Practice of South Nashua, a Foundation Medical Partners practice, were both honored for their contributions to Southern New Hampshire Health System. 

John was chosen by his peers for his respect, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile.  He deals well with many people from different departments, and is committed to providing the supplies necessary for safe and effective patient care.  He has accepted the responsibility of meeting the supply distribution needs of the whole organization as it grows and changes, and has been instrumental in the success of the physician orders set initiative, which ensures that the right things get to the right places in a timely manner.   

Louise is a valued member of the team at Family Practice of South Nashua, and has proven she deserves this honor with her professionalism, positive attitude, hard work, and willingness to help in all aspects of the practice.  She always does her best in whatever job she is given, and is an active contributor to problem solving within the practice.  Her nominators say she truly cares about the future of the practice and of Foundation Medical Partners. 

Congratulations to both these valued employees.  Southern New Hampshire Health System Employees of the Month receive flowers; balloons; a write up in Partners, the Health System newsletter; a $100 bonus; and are eligible for Employee of the Year.

April 11, 2007-Medical Center 6K Winners to Receive Red Sox Tickets

The 6th annual Medical Center 6K is gearing up again this year for Sunday, May 13 with some new additions for participants:

• The male and female overall winners will receive Red Sox tickets this year instead of a trophy.
• First place winners in all of the age categories will go home with a special prize.
• 2nd and 3rd place winners in the age categories will receive custom medals.
• The first 400 participants will receive nylon mesh runners hats.
• Proceeds this year will benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign to reduce heart disease in women.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with your friends and family with the race and walks beginning at 9:30 am.  Online registration now available at www.medicalcenter6k.com.

The USATF Certified 6K road race course starts at The Medical Center’s main campus in downtown Nashua and heads southward winding through several city neighborhoods. It cuts through the Rivier College campus, passes the fairways of The Nashua Country Club Golf Course and then loops back to the start.

Two walking courses begin at the same time as the race, twisting through several neighborhood streets before looping back to the finish line. For those with young families, the One Mile FunWalk provides special stops and activities for children along the way. More serious walkers can time themselves on the Two Mile FitWalk.

 A special “mom” will act as Grand Marshall to fire the starting gun for this year’s race. You can nominate your favorite “mom” by going to www.medicalcenter6k.com and clicking on the Nominate button or you can send your vote to HEALTHMATCH at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, PO Box 2014, 8 Prospect St., Nashua, NH 03061. Please include your name, address and phone number.

Online fees are $15 for runners and $10 for those who take either walking course. All participants age 12 and under are FREE.  Once again, we are offering families the chance to SMILE for our photographers and take home a FREE digital photo.

Have your photo taken with your friends and family, sample Chef Dave Quimby’s famous buffalo chili, and win valuable prizes while you support the American Heart Association, working to improve heart health in our community

To register, go to www.medicalcenter6k.com or call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL.

April 6, 2007- SNHMC Announces New 64-Slice CT Scanners

With the recent installation of two 64-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanners, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center now offers patients the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology available.

The state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scanners provide high resolution images in lightning fast speed—the new devices can scan a heart, brain, or lungs in about five seconds and the entire body in about 10 seconds A rotating x-ray beam revolves around the patient and a digital computer creates a three dimensional cross section of the image from this information. This new machine collects 64 different slices of information at the same time.

“We are pleased to offer this diagnostic service to our patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” says Diane Dionne, Director of Radiology at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. “This state-of-the-art technology allows us to continue to offer a higher level of care to our patients.”

The advanced technology has many life-saving applications—it is particularly useful in emergency trauma situations and in cases where patients are not able to hold their breath or hold still for longer scans. With the 64-slice scan, doctors receive quick results, allowing them to start life-saving interventions sooner.

Aside from acute care, the 64-slice scanner has far-reaching implications in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease, and other serious conditions. The images produced are remarkably more detailed than those provided by conventional scanners and will improve diagnostic capabilities for our providers.

CT angiography will allow for imaging of the heart and blood vessels—and provide the first non-invasive means to get detailed views of coronary arteries. The result is that physicians have the tools to diagnose coronary artery disease earlier and to begin treatment before a major heart event occurs.

For more information on the 64 Slice CT scanner, visit www.snhmc.org or call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-2255.

March 30, 2007 -Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Celebrated 12 Top Docs

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