Despite its “higher” elevation located off Tenney Mountain Highway in Plymouth, Speare Memorial at Boulder Point - home of Choice Physical Therapy, RehabFIT medical fitness program, and Speare Memorial Hospital’s affiliated practices - found itself underwater the morning of January 12, 2015.   A water pipe that fed the building’s humidification system located on the roof ...

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and the statistics surrounding esophageal cancer are truly alarming, making awareness and education very important. Today, take a few minutes to learn the facts about esophageal cancer and become familiar with the symptoms and risk factors. The information might just save your life, or ...

The best gift you could ever give someone is your time, because you're giving them something that you'll never get back. Every April since 1974 National Volunteer Week has been celebrated to recognize volunteers and foster a culture of service. This program, established by Points of Light in 1974, is about inspiring, recognizing ...

By Kathy Wieliczko, Director of Patient Care Services Speare Memorial Hospital, along with Pemi-Baker Community Health and Mid-State Health Center, are leading an effort locally to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making. We will be providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, ...

Speare Memorial Hospital has issued its annual request for proposals from qualifying organizations to its Community Health Grant Program. Organizations eligible to apply must be: Tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Aligned closely with Speare’s primary service area including the towns of Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, ...

April is National Stress Awareness Month and National Humor Month. The saying "Laughter is the best medicine" has been around for years. It's not an "old wive's tale", it really does have a number of positive effects. According to researchers at Mayo Clinic "A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it ...