holiday heart attack

The Holiday Heart Attack Phenomenon and How to Avoid It

As a cardiologist, one of the phenomena that concerns me the most around the holiday season is the rise in cardiovascular-based mortality, commonly referred to as the “Christmas Holiday Effect.” This trend has been observed in the United States and worldwide, including Norway, Sweden, Canada, and Denmark. Despite the festive spirit that surrounds this time…

Elliot Hospital First in New Hampshire to Earn Recognition from American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that it is the first hospital in New Hampshire to achieve accreditation from the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). The NAPRC requires rectal cancer programs to use a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to improving rectal cancer care. This program is based on international…