Speare Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it has been named as one of the nation’s HEALTHSTRONG Hospitals by iVantage Health Analytics. The study and announcement of the 2015 HEALTHSTRONG Hospitals, including Speare Memorial Hospital, highlights top performing hospitals as determined through the Hospital Strength INDEX™.  The annual INDEX study is ...

By Michelle McEwen, FACHE, President & CEO It’s not an unfamiliar story . . . an elderly family member or friend has fallen and sustained a life-changing injury.  In fact one in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  ...

After more than 30 years of service to the greater Plymouth area, Dr. John Richards, ophthalmologist at White Mountain Eye Care & Optical, has announced his plan to retire from practice at the end of May.  Additionally, his colleague, Ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Russo has made the decision to relocate closer ...

  National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th which is Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This week celebrates the vital role nurses play in delivering safe, quality patient care. The theme for this year's event, chosen by the American Nurses Association, is 'Ethical Practice. Quality Care' and recognizes the importance of ...

by Dr. Joseph Ebner, Plymouth OB/GYN It seems that every couple years a new study is published that calls into question the timing of breast cancer screening with mammograms.  This is because medicine is a science, and as a science, our knowledge continues to grow, often adding to current knowledge, ...

By: Julie DeGalan, Director of Development Do you spend time surfing the Internet or checking Facebook using your PC or tablet? Do you use your mobile phone to stay in contact with family and friends? It seems that everywhere we turn, we rely on these types of devices to make ...