In our fast-paced, technology driven society, it’s important to stay connected on many levels. In addition to relaying news and information via tradition media sources like newspapers, radio and television, it is absolutely necessary to use today’s most popular websites to engage, interact and share information. These days, many of ...

Dr. Dana Merrithew of Speare Primary Care will take part in a panel discussion to address questions, regarding memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias and caregiving challenges. The discussion panel will follow a showing of the Academy Award winning movie "Still Alice" starring Julianne Moore, being shown at the Minot-Sleeper Library ...

National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the men and women who support the health of their communities through dedication and compassionate care. It also recognizes the miracles they help to make happen on a day to day basis, both large and small. Take this year's National Hospital Week as an ...

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 ...