Seems Oscar Bryan wanted his own birth month instead of sharing December with one of his older brothers. Due December 28, 2013, Oscar was born at 3:01 p.m. on Friday, January 3, making him the first baby born in 2014 at Speare Memorial Hospital. Delivered by Dr. Joseph Ebner and entering the world at 9 […]
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The Plymouth Regional High School Class of 2014 has been working on the teddy bear project for 4 years. This has been a community service project for them where they have sold bear cut outs at the school and at special events for $1. The proceeds of the cut outs go to the purchase of
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SMH staff members were in the #holiday spirit on Monday as they challenged themselves to wear their “ugly holiday sweaters”. As you can see, they met that challenge and then some!
Infection Prevention at Speare Memorial Hospital has unveiled a new awareness campaign featuring Dr. Casey and APRN Jean Richardson. The posters characterize them as “Superman” getting a flu shot and “Wonder Woman” deflecting the spread of germs by covering her cough. Infection Prevention Coordinator Mary Ruppert says everyone can be a hero in preventing the spread
Speare Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Speare’s Cardiac Rehab was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular
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By Sharon Hillger, Clinical Leader in the Emergency Department On October 20 The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth held their annual fun draiser at which 3,141 people gathered to raise over $650,000 for the children and their families. The Speare Emergency Department works closely with DHMC through transferring our sickest pediatric population and by participating in yearly, up-to-date education they provide
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By Matt Humer, Student & Volunteer Services Coordinator Speare volunteers are making a difference in supporting the Hospital’s mission to provide excellent healthcare for our community every day. That was the message at the Volunteer Appreciation luncheon this past April, celebrating the contributions of Speare’s volunteers. Since July 2012, we’ve had over 100 active volunteers
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PLYMOUTH, N.H.— Speare Memorial Hospital raised over $45,000 at its 15th Annual Golf Classic held at Owl’s Nest Resort & Golf Club, the proceeds from which benefit the Dental Health Program offering preventative dental services to infants through adults. Dental Hygentist Ruth Doane thanked the events’ sponsors, donors and players for their support and shared
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PLYMOUTH, N.H.—Speare Memorial Hospital has received the National Rural Health Resource Center Recognition for Quality award for excellence and innovation in healthcare, and for demonstrating our commitment to offering the highest quality care to our patients and the communities we serve. Speare was nominated by Greg Vasse from the Foundation for Healthy Communities and Alisa Druzba, New
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PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Speare Memorial Hospital has once again been named one of the HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States. The HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, including Speare, scored best among critical access hospitals on the iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength Index™. The 2013 Top 100 CAH announcement is
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