November

Winter months can be tough on your skin, but with the right care, you can keep psoriasis and eczema flare-ups under control. Dr. Christopher Mancuzo explains why this happens and how you can protect your skin during the colder season. 

Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Tehseen Naqvi to Amherst Family Practice, Matthew Porter, PA to Foundation Surgery, and Kelley Godwin, GC and Amanda Nieters, GC to Foundation Hematology/Oncology.
 

Choosing the right contraception is a personal decision, and with so many options available, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. In this episode of Your Wellness Solution, Carrie Illg from Foundation OB/GYN breaks down the five main categories of contraception: hormonal, non-hormonal, progestin-only, permanent, and abstinence. Carrie dives into the pros and cons of each option, offering expert insights to help individuals select the method that aligns best with their health needs and lifestyle. 
 

Texting, Facebook, Instagram, FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp, and countless other platforms allow us to reach out to others with the tap of a button. Yet, despite these advancements, the Surgeon General of the United States has recently highlighted a surprising and deeply concerning public health crisis: loneliness and social isolation, especially in seniors.

While some illnesses need professional care, many like cold and flu can be managed at home if you’re prepared. To do so, it helps if you have a well-stocked kit. Dr. Dilip Yarabothu offers is advice.

By learning fact from fiction about diabetes, you can take control of your health and make informed decisions that support your well-being. 

Learn how your lungs heal, why early screening is vital, and the incredible health benefits of quitting smoking at 1 day, 1 month, and 1 year!

The Nurse Residency Program at Southern New Hampshire Health offers support and changes lives. Read one nurse's story.

Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to welcome four new providers to the health system. These providers have joined in areas ranging from orthopedics to palliative care. They are dedicated health care professionals, ready to provide the level of care that our community expects.
 

Southern New Hampshire Health announces that it is the first in the Southern New Hampshire region to offer enhanced colonoscopies with the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module. The technology uses artificial intelligence to help physicians detect potentially precancerous polyps. Patients can now schedule a colonoscopy with GI Genius™ at Foundation Gastroenterology.

As a parent, keeping your child healthy is a top priority. With flu season upon us, it's crucial to be well-prepared. In this article, we'll cover the signs and symptoms of the flu in children, steps to take if they get sick, prevention tips, as well as emergency signs to watch out for in both children and infants.

Flu season is upon us. Avoiding the flu requires taking preventive measures to reduce your risk of getting infected. While some methods are well-known (we highly recommend a flu shot), there are also some surprising ways to help avoid the flu. Here are our top 10 lesser-known tips to avoid getting the flu this season.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) typically occurs in New England during the fall and winter months when we spend more time indoors and schools and daycares are reopening. This common virus affects both children and adults, and in certain individuals can become a very serious health concern. In this article, we'll delve into what RSV is, who is at risk, how to treat it at home, and when to seek medical attention.
 

Southern New Hampshire Health (SNHH) is pleased to announce the establishment of a charitable foundation to support programs, services, and initiatives across its health system. The establishment of Legacy Trust is a new chapter for SNHH, which is comprised of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Foundation Medical Partners, a multi-specialty physician group. 

More than 6.2 million Americans who live with Alzheimer’s. At Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, we are focused year-round on serving patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s with the best care possible.

Karen Lindquist, a Radiologic Technologist at Southern New Hampshire Health, knows first-hand how critical it is to discover lung cancer in its early stages. Thirteen years ago, Lindquist sought medical care because of pain in her side. An abdominal CT scan unexpectedly discovered a mass in her lower right lung.

New Providers Join Immediate Care, Foundation Neurosurgery and Foundation Community Care. Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce four new providers to its practices.

 

As we approach another holiday season, food often takes main stage in our lives. This means we come across all kinds of food that we love – the casserole your grandmother used to make for Thanksgiving, recipes for holiday cookies that were handed down each generation, or maybe you’re stocking up on eggnog for the family gathering that you’re planning to safely host.
 

When reflux occurs more than twice a week, or it interferes with your life, doctors refer to this as Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) . For people with GERD, these symptoms can be severe, and relief may require much stronger medications or even surgery....
 

The Manchester Radio Group recently announces several '2021 Best of the 603' awards. System-wide, Southern New Hampshire Health earned four awards.  
 

A new minimally invasive procedure for women who must undergo a hysterectomy is now being performed at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Janine L. Keever, MD, FACOG, CPE and Vice Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is among the few surgeons in New England...

Southern New Hampshire Health is excited to announce that it has upgraded it’s robotic-assisted surgery technology.

The deNicola Breast Health Center at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is one of the first in NH to offer the SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system, which is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality, workflow or dose.

For the people of Puerto Rico, the recovery stage is going to last months and years, not days and weeks said Mike Rose, CEO of Southern N.H. Health.

 With recent cold weather and rain moving through the region, flu season has seemed to come early this year.