Monadnock Community Hospital opens first gastroenterology department
Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough opened its first gastroenterology department last week to help meet the growing local demand for services.
Author: Olivia Belanger-The Keene Sentinel
Monadnock Family Services moves Keene-based care to Avon Street
The community health center moved to 40 Avon St. after purchasing the 85,000-square-foot building for $4.2m from Antioch University in 2022
Anesthesiologist shortage leads to delays in some surgeries at Keene hospital
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene has had to postpone some elective surgeries due to a shortage of anesthesiologists, a spokesperson said.
Cheshire Medical’s finances prompt action from health system
Financial loss due to several factors, such as cost of travel nurses needed amid workforce shortage
Cheshire Medical Center to pay $2 million fine in missing fentanyl case
U.S. attorney cites Keene hospital’s ‘failure to fulfill obligations’
Cheshire Medical Center settles with state, keeps pharmacy permit with restrictions
Hospital agrees to $225k administrative fine, costs
Local hospitals triage imaging procedures amid global dye shortage
Lockdown of Shanghai manufacturing plant blamed for worldwide rationing
Covid likely to stick around as ‘endemic’ virus
It’s not a ‘one-and-done’ event, infectious disease physician says
More people in their 20s have had Covid than any age group in New Hampshire
16.1% of cases are among people 20 to 29, DHHS says
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Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per-employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026.
The essential role of a health plan in New Hampshire
When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated health care system. But for many, that is exactly what they face. Complex benefits, rising out-of-pocket costs and uncertainty about where to turn can add stress to already difficult moments.
(Opinion) A nursing pipeline is health care’s lifeline
The country’s declining pool of health care workers is a threat to the functionality of the U.S. health care system
NH company shines light on UV therapy for autoimmune conditions
Started in 2021, Cytokind describes itself as 'the global leader in using UVB light to treat immune disorders and improve survival and the quality of life for patients'
CairnSurgical aims to make breast cancer surgery more precise
Lebanon company’s technology helps surgeons pinpoint size, shape of tumors
In need of nurses
Amid statewide shortage, schools and hospitals aim to increase workforce
Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts
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