Spring - Monadnock Community Hospital

A Newsletter from Monadnock Community Hospital
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SPRING 2008
MCH Announces New
Full-Time Pulmonary Practice
he pulmonary experts at Monadnock
Community Hospital have joined forces
to form Monadnock Pulmonary Associates.
Led by Dr. Neeraj Vasishtha, Board Certified
in Pulmonology and Critical Care medicine,
this team of professionals is committed to
treating patients of all ages with lung
disease and breathing problems. The
practice also manages critically ill patients.
In addition to Dr. Vasishtha, the practice
has several pulmonary rehabilitation and
respiratory therapists.
Located in Physicians Consultants in
The Bond Wellness Center, the practice
specializes in the treatment of asthma, chest
pain, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis,
emphysema, flu, lung cancer, pneumonia,
pulmonary embolism, pulmonary
hypertension, sleep apnea and sinusitis.
T
The Pulmonary rehabilitation program
at The Bond Wellness Center works with
patients to help them breathe better and
improve overall health and strength.
Through the customized exercise and
education programs, they create plans
that meet each participant’s individualized
On the Inside…
The Bond Wellness Center ............................... 2
Primary Care & Specialty Practices Near You .... 2
Education and Exercise Optimize a
Healthy Pregnancy................................ 2
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Health & Wellness Seminar Series .......... 3
Health Programs Sponsored at MCH................. 3
The Birthing Center at MCH.............................. 4
Deb Chabot, Certified Asthma Educator, Joe Astle,
Respiratory Therapist, Dr. Neeraj Vasishtha, Pulmonologist, and Mary Emerson, Respiratory Therapist.
needs. The appropriate activity level of
each participant is determined during an
initial assessment.
The Asthma Education Program, taught
by Deborah Chabot, a Certified Asthma
Educator, is designed to help participants
understand their asthma and medications;
when to take medication and why; and how
to avoid or control asthma triggers. The
program helps in developing an action plan,
so participants know what to do when they
have asthma symptoms. This program
teaches that asthma doesn’t have to limit
your life.
For more information about Monadnock
Pulmonary Associates or to make an
appointment, please call 924-4646 or
speak to your primary care provider.
WEDNESDAY
Circuit Challenge
Muscle Toning - Abs
A, B, C’S
Hatha Flow Yoga
Muscle Toning
Step Express
Group Fitness Schedule
MONDAY
Group Strength Training 6:30
Muscle Toning
8:30
One Step Up
9:30
A, B, C’s
11:00
Step II
4:15
Pilates Workout
5:15
Yoga with Peggy Cappy 6:00
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TUESDAY
* Intermediate Pilates
* Stand Tall
Yoga
* Tai Chi for Balance
Cardio Salsa
* Pilates Basics
Intermediate Tai Chi
- 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 12:45 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 6:30 PM
8:00
9:00
10:15
11:30
4:30
5:00
5:30
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:50 AM
5:10 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 PM
6:30
8:30
11:00
4:15
5:30
6:30
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7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:50 AM
5:15 PM
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
THURSDAY
* NIA
9:00
Yoga
10:15
* Pilates for Osteoporosis 12:00
* Bosu Strength
4:30
Step
5:30
* Intermediate Pilates
5:30
Iyengar Basic Yoga
6:30
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10:00 AM
11:15 AM
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
7:45 PM
FRIDAY
Serious Strength
Gentle Strength
Ease into Yoga
A, B, C’s
Serious Strength
Step I
6:30
8:30
9:30
11:00
4:15
5:30
-
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:50 AM
5:15 PM
6:30 PM
SATURDAY
Mixed Bag
Yoga
* Pilates Basics
8:15 - 9:15 AM
9:30 - 10:45 AM
11:00 - 12:00 PM
*Indicates class requiring Pre-Registration.
Call to Register.
For more information... about classes or The Bond Wellness Center, call 924-4650.
The Birthing Center and The Bond
Wellness Center Join Forces…
Education and Exercise
Optimize a Healthy Pregnancy
n a collaborative effort, the Parent Education Program of The
Birthing Center and The Bond Wellness Center at MCH are planning
education and exercise programs for childbearing women. The first of these
programs is a Prenatal Aquatics class. Pregnant women use the buoyancy of
water to move their bodies through a slow full range of motion. They learn the
importance of core muscle strength, alignment, balance and relaxation. At the
end of each Prenatal Aquatics class, experiences are shared and questions are
addressed in an informal relaxed atmosphere. This community of women
develops a fabric of support, vital for new and experienced Moms.
The instructors for this program rotate between
The Birthing Center nurses and The Bond
Wellness Center fitness instructors.
Leadership from both departments believes
there is greater success in working together.
Future collaborations to encourage prenatal
exercise and education are planned.
For more information, contact
Pat O’Connell, Parent Education
Program - 924-7191, ext 4174 or
The Bond Wellness Center - 924-4650.
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Primary Care and Specialty
Practices Near You
Find a Physician - Call 924-1702
Family Care Practices
Antrim Medical Group
12 Elm Street, Antrim
588-4200
Jaffrey Family Medicine &
Jaffrey Physical Therapy
Monadnock Plaza
82 Peterborough Street, Jaffrey
532-8775, Family Medicine
532-6782 , Physical Therapy
Monadnock Family Care
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough
924-4664
Monadnock Internists
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough
924-4671
Monadnock Regional Pediatrics
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough
924-7101
New Ipswich Family Medicine
& Physical Therapy
821 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich
878-1092 Family Practice
878-0006 Physical Therapy
Peterborough Internal Medicine
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough
924-4680
Rindge Family Practice
31 Sonja Drive, Suite 2, Rindge
899-9563
Other Specialties/Departments
Audiology 800-660-9043
Bond Wellness Center 924-4650
Cardiac, Diabetes & Pulmonary
Rehab 924-4650
Cardiology 924-4646
Emergency 924-7191
Gastroenterology 924-3397
General Surgery 924-4668
OB/GYN 924-9444
Neurology 924-4646
Oncology/Hematology 924-4660
Ophthalmology 924-7070
Orthopaedics 924-2144
Otolaryngology 800-286-2353
Pain Solutions 577-3003
Podiatry 924-4095
Psychiatry 924-4690
Pulmonology 924-4646
Radiology 924-7191
Rheumatology 924-4646
Urology 924-8700
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onadnock Community Hospital and its
Medical and Wellness Staff are pleased to
introduce the following Free Health and Wellness
Seminar Series. We’ve created diverse seminar
topics that we feel will be of particular interest to all
members of our hospital community, and we have
carefully selected as our speakers professionals who
are medical and wellness experts in their fields. After
each seminar, there will be an opportunity to ask
specific questions of our speakers.
Women’s
Health
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
and a Healthy Baby
Speakers: Dr. Fletcher Wilson, Monadnock OB/GYN
Carrie Levesque, Exercise Physiologist
Monday, June 23, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Main Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Women who are planning to become pregnant or
expectant mothers and their partners are invited to
attend this informational seminar about the important
issues in preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Wilson
will talk about pre-conception, pre-natal care and
birthing options at MCH. Carrie Levesque will address
the many ways that exercise can help to prepare women
for healthy labor and delivery. She will also speak about
class offerings and services at the The Bond Wellness
Center to help prepare pregnant woman for the healthy
birth of their child.
Wellness
Developing a Healthy Body Image
Speaker: Cindy Dickinson, M.Ed., cPT
Thursday, June 26, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bond Wellness Center, Conference Room 1
This interactive workshop will focus on developing
a healthy body image through the following activities
and information: taking the long view of beauty and the
ideal body type through the ages; looking closely at
S E R I E S
internalized messages we receive, particularly through
the media; exploring practical suggestions and
techniques to help change those internalized messages
and move toward a healthy body image and total
wellness. Participants will have the opportunity to
share and discuss issues related to body image and
wellness. This session will be facilitated by Cindy
Dickinson, M.Ed., cPT. Cindy is an educator and has
a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Consultation.
She is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Group
Fitness Instructor at The Bond Wellness Center.
Wellness
Prevention and Maintenance
of Diabetes
Speakers: Sue Grosso, Clinical Diabetes Specialist
Carol Buonamano, Registered Dietician
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Bond Wellness Center, Conference Room 1
It’s estimated that 7% of the population in the U.S.
has diabetes and one-third are unaware they have the
disease. This seminar will focus on the early prevention
of diabetes for those who are “at risk” for the disease.
These diabetes professionals will also talk about
successful management of diabetes and how through
diet, regular exercise, and weight loss, you can help
to return blood sugar to normal levels.
General
Health
Living With Alzheimer’s
Speakers: Bette Lewicke, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist,
Monadnock Behavioral Health Services
Peggy Dorson, ARNP
Monday, August 18, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bond Wellness Center, Conference Room 1
Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 to 6 percent of older
Americans. Bette Lewicke, a neuropsychologist who
provides evaluations for individuals suspected of
having Alzheimer’s, will talk about the symptoms,
diagnosis, and what you can expect if a loved one is
Health Programs Sponsored at MCH
Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (women); 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sundays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 -12:00 p.m.
Monadnock Community Hospital, Conference Room #1
Diabetes Self-Management
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Wellness Center Conference Rm
Registration Required, Sue Grosso, RN, CDE - 924-4699, x4096
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Second Saturday of the Month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wellness Center, Conference Room #1
Nursing Mom’s Group
Second & fourth Tuesdays of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monadnock Community Hospital,
Conference Rooms 1 & 2
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Peggy Dorson is a
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner who has many
years of experience in caring for older adults with all
types of dementia. Peggy will talk about caring for
someone with Alzheimer’s and techniques for keeping
loved ones more physically and mentally functional.
They both will discuss support systems available
for Alzheimer’s patients and their families in the
Monadnock Region.
Women’s
Health
Breast Health and Wellness
Speakers: Karen Menor, PA-C, Monadnock Surgical
Associates
Lynn Batchelder, ARNP
Monday, September 15, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Main Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among
women today. Close to 200,000 women in the U.S. will
be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. These two
breast cancer experts will address the risks, symptoms
and health strategies associated with breast cancer.
They will talk about guidelines for mammograms, why
have a mammogram, what is digital mammography,
and mammograms for women with breast implants. Do
birth control pills and hormone replacement treatment
increase a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer?
Other subjects that will be addressed include breast self
exam, signs of breast cancer and who is at risk, what
does it mean to be at high risk, can breast cancer be
cured, and the Let No Woman Be Overlooked program.
General
Health
Eating for Strong Bones…
Preventing Osteoporosis
Speaker: Donna Poe, MS, RD, LD
Thursday, September 25th, 7:00 – 8:00
Bond Wellness Center, Conference Room 1
Osteoporosis is preventable! Once considered an old
woman’s disease, osteoporosis can affect either gender
and any age. Approximately 10 million Americans
have osteoporosis, a dangerous thinning of the bones.
Another 18 million have low bone mass and are at
risk for developing the condition. Learn strategies
to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
Participants will learn about calcium and vitamin D –
getting enough but not too much, understanding
food labels, are supplements needed, and the effect
of caffeine, fiber, sodium, protein and alcohol on
bone health. Helpful information no matter your
age or gender.
If you would like to enroll in one or more of these
Community Health & Wellness Seminars, please
call Audrey White at 924-4692.
Overeaters Anonymous
Sundays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Monadnock Community Hospital,
Conference Room #1
National Alliance for Mental Illness
Second & fourth Thursdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Monadnock Community Hospital, Conference Room #3
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monadnock Community Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Pat O’Connell, RN - 924-4672
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Welcome to the Spring Issue of
Monadnock Community Hospital’s
Health & Wellness Connection.
The Birthing Center at MCH…
Delivering Innovative Maternity Care
In a Family-Centered Setting
T
he Birthing Center at Monadnock Community
Hospital and Monadnock OB/GYN Associates
provide a family-centered and highly supportive
environment to women and their families before,
during and after childbirth.
In addition to offering a complete range of birthing
options, our highly skilled team of experienced nurses
provides “one-on-one” labor care to assist each mother
in fulfilling her unique childbirth needs.
The Birthing Center’s Parent Education Program,
coordinated by Pat O’Connell, includes services and
classes in Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Big
Brother and Big Sister Sibling Preparation, a Family
Follow-Up Program, Nursing Mom’s Group, and
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support.
For more information or to schedule
a tour, please contact Pat O’Connell
at 924-7191 x4174. Also, please
visit www.monadnockhospital.org.
“As a nurse at MCH’s Birthing Center,
I have a strong bias about the high
quality and personal care. Until I gave
birth to Tucker, I didn’t fully realize the
uniqueness of delivering a
baby at MCH. My other
deliveries were at a much
larger hospital and the
experience was like
night and day. I had
a much more intimate
and personal relationship
with the staff at MCH.
Everyone was respectful of
my wishes. They allowed me
to have some control over
my care while always
offering professional
advice. Now that I’ve
experienced the MCH
Birthing Center, I wouldn’t
deliver anywhere else.”
— Lynn, Fitzwilliam
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