Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that nearly $11,000 was raised to increase access to cold-cap therapy to help prevent hair loss for cancer patients during chemotherapy. Some patients experience financial barriers to cold-cap therapy, which inspired by Kelly Comeau, instructor with Humble Warrior Power Yoga, to organize a fundraising effort with three Humble…
Elliot Health System announces that its thoracic surgery program now offers minimally invasive robotic-assisted lung biopsies, also known as bronchoscopy, using the Intuitive Ion robot. This new technology allows thoracic surgeons to navigate through airways in the lungs to reach potentially cancerous nodules that are detected in a CT scan. The Ion makes it possible…
In the latest episode of Your Wellness Solution, Barbara Lafrance, president and CEO of Home Health and Hospice Care (HHHC), explains what is provided through home health services and who can use these services. As our understanding of health and wellness grows, it’s clear that healing doesn’t always happen in a hospital. Sometimes, the best medicine…
Lead poisoning is a serious health concern, especially for young children. It can cause irreversible damage to a child’s developing brain and nervous system, leading to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other serious health problems. Unfortunately, most children exposed to lead show no immediate symptoms, making regular lead screening essential. Dr. Maria Boylan of Elliot…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that it raised close to $285,000 during the 22nd Annual Elliot Health System Gala on October 18th. Funds that were raised support Child Life Services, dementia focused hospital care, and our programs to support patients with varying social needs such as food insecurity. With close to 400 guests…
We are excited to announce the addition of three highly skilled healthcare professionals to our team. Each brings their unique expertise and dedication to patient care. Welcome to Hannah Lawler, APRN; Alyssa Mannina, APRN; and Ritamarie Testa, CNM. With their impressive backgrounds they will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care to our community.…
Elliot Health System is pleased to welcome three new doctors to its team. Dr. Robert Abdu, Dr. Jessica Charles-LaRose, and Dr. Emilia Raimondo. Each of these providers bring years of experience and a commitment to provide exceptional care to our community. Robert Abdu, DO Robert Abdu, DO joins Elliot Vascular Surgery. Dr. Abdu earned his…
In this episode of Your Wellness Solution, Dr. Marina Feldman, a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging, explains the role of mammograms in the early detection of breast cancer. She discusses the prevalence of breast cancer, who should get a mammogram, who should not, and the steps women can take to reduce their risk. “We want…
Perimenopause can feel like an overwhelming transition, but as Dr. Lydia Garcia, a gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner, explained in the latest episode of Your Wellness Solution podcast, but it doesn’t have to be a time of suffering. With the right information and support, women can navigate perimenopause with ease and confidence. Dr. Garcia shares valuable…
Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce increased patient access to valuable radiology services with a new, on-site, state-of-the-art GE Healthcare Omni PET/CT scanner located at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. With the addition of this new cutting-edge technology, oncology patients, and those with other conditions needing advanced imagery from across southern New Hampshire,…