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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PLYMOUTH, N.H. — While there are plenty of books about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, Lilly Shae Nicole Hanson didn’t go by the book. She was born eight days ahead of her due date on January 1 at 3:29 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 5 oz., and 19.5 inches long. Lilly
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PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Adorned in their holiday headgear and spreading plenty of cheer, the officers for the Class of 2014 at Plymouth Regional High School presented Speare Memorial Hospital with 80 teddy bears to give to children when they are hospitalized here at Speare, and in need of a little extra tender loving care. Accepting
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PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Tis the season of giving, and Speare Memorial Hospital’s fourth annual Warm Hearts, Warm Hands tree is an example of our greater Speare community at work. Critical Care Nurse Director Deb Thompson got the idea for the tree four years ago as a theme for another tree project Speare had gotten involved
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