PRHS students donate teddy bears to brighten hospital stays
Posted on January 19th, 2016 by Speare Memorial Hospital
To welcome in the new year, the freshmen class officers from Plymouth Regional High School, Avery Stone, Elsa Lauriat, Denise McGlone, Alexandra Boursican and Hailey Patridge delivered teddy bears to Speare Memorial Hospital, with their adviser, Ms. Denise McGlone. As a community service project, the class officers sold bear shaped cut-outs for $1 at PRHS […]
Speare Welcomes First Baby of 2016
Posted on January 15th, 2016 by Speare Memorial Hospital
Now introducing Shamus McLane, the first baby born in 2016 at Speare Memorial Hospital. He joins his parents Rachael and Micah and his big brother Mobius. Dad Micah said “I tried to convince Rachael we should have Shamus in Costa Rica as we just got back from there 2 weeks ago, but she said, ‘I want […]
Holiday Stress Busters
Posted on December 23rd, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
Holiday parties, family get-togethers, and other holiday activities are all fun and games until the added demands on your time, energy, and attention create the perfect storm of stress and anxiety. Add to that the disruptions in regular schedules, travel, preparing meals, managing and take care of house-guests, and having less time for yourself and KABOOM…
White Mountain Eye Care Welcomes Ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Musco
Posted on December 15th, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
White Mountain Eye & Optical is pleased to welcome Ophthalmologist Dr. Paul S. Musco to the practice. With more than two decades of experience in treating and diagnosing ailments of the eye, Dr. Musco brings subspecialty training in corneal diseases (the front part of the eyes) and surgery. He will begin seeing patients December 14. […]
Speare is the Place to Have Your Babies
Posted on November 24th, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
Four years ago when Becky and John Zumbach 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, and having also heard great things about Speare Memorial […]
Catholic Medical Center and New England Heart & Vascular Institute Expands Services at Speare
Posted on November 24th, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
Vascular Services Added Speare Memorial Hospital has worked with Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in Manchester for decades to provide cardiology services to the Plymouth region. Now we are expanding our collaboration to include vascular services. We are eager to welcome CMC’s vascular specialists to our local community to care for patients in Plymouth. William B. Clutterbuck, MD, FACS Vascular […]
Things To Do To Prevent the Flu
Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) n the Northern hemisphere, winter is the time for flu, but the exact timing and duration of flu seasons vary. While seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, sometimes lasting as late as May. The flu […]
Looking to be fit and healthy? The RehabFIT! Team can help
Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
The RehabFIT! Member of the Month is John Piantedosi “I decided to join RehabFit to strengthen my upper body. During the Spring, Summer and Fall months I bike quite a bit for aerobic exercise and some leg strength. Kevin and Zach are most helpful in continuing with my programs. If I want to make some […]
Today’s a Great Day to Quit
Posted on November 19th, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
You don’t have to wait until the New Year to make a resolution to kick the habit. Today is the Great American Smokeout and a great day to give up smoking for good. According to the website for the American Cancer Society, the idea for the Great American Smokeout grew from a 1970 event in Randolph, Massachusetts, at which Arthur P. […]
COPD: It’s Not Too Late
Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Speare Memorial Hospital
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 […]
