November 18, 2015 is The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease’s (GOLD)annual World COPD Day. It represents a partnership between health care groups and respiratory educators to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The theme for 2015 is “It’s not too late,” which GOLD believes emphasizes the meaningful actions people can take to improve […]
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From tailgating and the holidays to anniversaries and birthdays, food is central to almost every celebration. The Holiday Season is fast approaching, bringing opportunities to spread good cheer and celebrate, eat and drink with friends and family. Even the most disciplined dieters and healthy eaters struggle with temptation during the holidays. Navigating party food “landmines” with
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Four years ago when Rebecca “Becky” and John Zumbach—both teachers in Gilford—moved to Ashland to be more centrally located between work and the mountains where they first met, the task of finding new doctors was simply part of their relocation process. A friend recommended Dr. Banister, at Plymouth OB/GYN, to Becky and having also heard
Sarah Guyotte and Becka Morrill (left), leaders of Ashland Brownie Girl Scout Troop 20595, brought troop members Eva, Jocelyn, Emma, McKenzi, Bailey, Gracie, Kashia, Lillian, Ana, and Jianna to Speare Memorial Hospital on October 30 to donate a baby bag full of gifts to be given to the first baby girl born at Speare after Halloween.
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October 18 – 24 was National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week. We’d like to thank our Pharmacy team for their efforts on behalf of patients and the profession. We recognize the significant role our pharmacists play as members of the healthcare team and celebrate all the ways that they improve care for our patients The pharmacist’s role in the health
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The first day Harry George came to Cardiac Rehab for his initial assessment, he was in a wheel chair. Nearly a year after open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve due to a bacterial infection, Harry was dancing down the halls of Speare. “Now I have two birthdays,” Harry says. “My actual birthday on
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On October 22 Speare Memorial Hospital celebrated Healthcare Quality and Infection Prevention Week.This was a time to celebrate all the hard work and focus everyone at Speare provides to these efforts. Infection prevention is everyone’s job. Each of us has an important role to play in keeping our patients safe from infection—and hand hygiene is key! Our team
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Last week was Medical Assistants Recognition week and we’d like to thank all our Medical Assistants for their versatility, dedication and excellent work they do every day as members of our health care delivery team, performing administrative and clinical procedures. Medical assistants are the central figures in promoting and maintaining cooperative and successful relationships between patients
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Building Better Hearts was the established goal of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, or Cardiac Rehab, when it was introduced as a new service at Speare Memorial Hospital on October 24, 2005. Opened as part of the hospital’s then recent renovation and expansion, the Cardiac Rehab program was developed in response to a community health need.
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MaryAnn’s story starts in March 2010 when she had a heart attack, was brought to Speare’s Emergency Department, and air lifted to Catholic Medical Center (CMC). After her hospitalization, she was referred to Speare’s Cardiac Rehab Program. Being a retired nurse who had an active lifestyle, MaryAnn appreciated the monitored exercise program and learned a
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