Dartmouth Health nurses make another attempt at unionization
As staffing shortages and extended wait times continue to hamper operations at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), nurses are attempting to unionize.
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With ‘virtual ER,’ Elliot Hospital hopes to cut patient wait times
Elliot Hospital in Manchester has launched a Virtual ER service to try and reduce wait times by offering a virtual option. It’s staffed by physicians who can see patients remotely, order a test or X-ray, and refer them to urgent care or the emergency department if needed.
Nashua High School, Southern NH Health partner to grow next generation of health care professionals
Southern New Hampshire Health (SNHH) — comprised of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Foundation Medical Partners — has partnered with Nashua High School to provide educational and hands-on support to help foster the next generation of health care workers.
State says many who lost Medicaid are insured
During the pandemic, as people lost jobs and stayed home to care for children learning remotely, the state’s Medicaid numbers spiked, from about 179,000 beneficiaries pre-pandemic to a peak of nearly 252,000.
Paul Forte retires as CEO of FedPoint
After 22 years at the helm of the federal insurance and benefits company, Forte leaves behind a strong legacy of advocating for public health and health care workers
County answers nursing home staffer Cain's suit
Former assistant director of nursing at Mountain View Community claims she was improperly fired for being a whistleblower
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
Dartmouth warns of longer waits in ED
Because of overcrowding, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon is warning patients with “less pressing” health care concerns to expect extended wait times in the emergency department.
Creating a more grief-informed culture
Meghan Riordan Jarvis is no stranger to trauma, but until 2019, her familiarity with it was rooted in the work she had done with clients over the course of two decades as a therapist.
West Central Behavioral Health interim CEO discusses workforce challenges
His title may be preceded by interim but with the pressing challenges of increasing demand for mental health services and the struggle to hire new staff, Alexander J. “AJ” Horvath is being proactive as he guides West Central Behavioral Health during its search for a new CEO.
