Monthly Archives: December 2024

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…

Is it a Common Cold, Flu, COVID, or RSV? One Local Pediatrician Helps Families Navigate the Season

As we head into the fall and winter seasons, many parents worry about keeping their children healthy. With many serious viruses showing similar symptoms to a common cold, it can be hard to tell the difference, especially in young children. Dr. Karen Morgan, a pediatrician at Merrimack Pediatrics, sees these concerns often. Here, she explains…

Healthy Holiday Treat: Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Carrot Cake Cookies

The holiday season is upon us, and that means gatherings, celebrations, and—of course—delicious treats! If you’re looking for a healthier option to add to your cookie tray, our nutrition services team has you covered. These soft and chewy pumpkin carrot cake cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and fresh carrots, making them…

Elliot Health System Announces Catherine Frasco as Vice President for Home and Community Services

Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that Catherine Frasco, PT, DPT, MS has been selected to serve as vice president for Elliot Health System’s Home and Community Services leading the Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire. Catherine was selected from a comprehensive nationwide search and several months of interviews. Catherine assumes…

Giving Back to Our Communities During the Holiday Season

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the SolutionHealth Human Resources Department (HR) filled 48 tote bags of food and divided them between Smyth Road School in Manchester, NH and Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary School in Nashua, NH.  Pictured left to right: Chris Bostwick, HR business partner; Stacey Sawtelle, HR business partner; Chelsea Lowe, school nurse;…

Will AI Replace Your Doctor? Dr. Mintz Breaks Down What’s Next in Healthcare

In SolutionHealth’s first vodcast, Dr. Holly Mintz shares why she’s excited about how Elliot Health System is pioneering AI to improve patient care, enhance provider quality of life, and safeguard privacy. Dr. Mintz discusses the real benefits of AI in healthcare—helping providers spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on meaningful patient interactions.…

Planning to Have a Baby? Here’s How to Choose Your OB 

“Having a baby is routine,” said no birthing woman ever! This is why the obstetrician (OB) you pick should make the experience feel like the incredibly exciting, life-changing, and sometimes scary time that it is. The careful choice of an OB is important and impacts every aspect of pregnancy. Having delivered over 5000 babies, I…