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Speare Memorial Hospital Welcomes Dr. Taylor Augustine to Plymouth OB/GYN
Welcome Dr. Taylor Augustine to Plymouth OB/GYN!
10th Annual Speare Shuffle 5K 2025
For every moment of your life, Speare Memorial Hospital is here for you. At Speare, everything we do - from emergency medicine to surgery, to wound care, to the array of services and specialties we offer - is designed to help make a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
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The November 2024 issue of AARP highlights AI Assisted Colonoscopies as a top medical breakthrough of the year.
At Speare Memorial Hospital’s Plymouth General Surgery, the medical team utilizes the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy moduColonle for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted colorectal screenings.
This “smart” technology analyzes what our doctors view in real-time and instantly flags potential abnormalities, such as lesions, including precancerous polyps, for our physicians to assess.
Speare Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the addition of two highly skilled specialists to our team, enhancing the care we provide to our patients.
Dr. Dennis Claire, a seasoned expert in podiatry, has recently joined our hospital, bringing his expertise in sports medicine, wound care, and pediatric issues.
Meanwhile, Dr. Jonathan Lamphier, a leading gastroenterologist, is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive disorders, including acid reflux, swallowing difficulties, ulcers, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and more.
Together, they are committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care to address a variety of health concerns.
Speare is offering local students the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the healthcare profession. We believe that hands-on experiences can inspire students to pursue a career in healthcare.
Our most recent shadowing day brought together 40 students from six local high schools. Students had the opportunity to shadow in direct patient care roles, such as radiology and the lab, and in health care support roles in environmental services and dietary.
Students also had access to hospital leaders who provided insight on the application process and challenges unique to the healthcare field.
The Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) department at Speare Memorial
Hospital cares for thousands of patients every year who are recovering from injuries and illnesses as well as post-operative patients who may need extra care after surgery.
The 18 private rooms in Med/Surg are all undergoing a complete renovation to ensure that the rooms provide a soothing and comforting environment for patients while they recover.
The Meredith community now has access to Urgent Care and specialists in OB/GYN, General Surgery, and Pediatrics will soon be providing patient appointments at the new Meredith site.
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1,200 local school children receive free or very low-cost dental care each year through Speare’s Dental Health Program, contributing to better oral health within the community.
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Speare Memorial Hospital is one of a few New Hampshire healthcare facilities to offer Obstetric care. Eight of the 13 community hospitals in NH have closed their Obstetric units.
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Speare’s partnership with Concord Orthopaedics PA allows patients to have knee, anterior hip, or shoulder replacement surgery locally.
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Speare is the only New Hampshire hospital to support colon cancer screening with artificial intelligence to significantly improve polyp detection.
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It was ten years ago . . Bob and Sara Rothschild had their suitcases packed in anticipation of their flight to Africa the next day, on Bob’s birthday. Bob decided to take care of one last chore – cleaning the leaves from a drainage ditch around their home. As he tossed the last load into his truck, a sudden pain shot through his chest. It passed quickly, so he
continued to the dump. It was there that Bob realized he was in trouble. The pain was much worse . . . Click Here for the full story.
Because of George V. Durgin’s thoughtful planning for the future, his generosity will impact generations to come. Click Here for the full story.
“The community has always been at the heart of our mission,” says Rick Wyman, president of Meredith Village Savings Bank. “We are thrilled to have played a small role in the hospital’s ability to provide even more to the local region. Their recent investment in an ABI device lessens the need for patients to travel for specialized medical treatment. We’re very honored to offer them any assistance we can for the benefit of the Greater Plymouth community.” Click here for the full story.
Each Plymouth Regional High School freshman class picks a fundraiser to follow throughout their four years of high school. The class of 2019 chose “Operation Teddy Bear” and for the past four years have donated Teddy Bears to the youngest patients at Speare Memorial Hospital. Click here for the full story.