Cottage Hospital

Today, we recognize National Rural Health Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the essential work happening in rural communities to improve healthcare access, quality, and equity. It's a time to honor the healthcare workers, organizations, and advocates who are committed to bringing vital health services to rural areas. Did you know that millions of Americans living in rural areas face unique health challenges due to limited access to healthcare facilities, providers, and resources? National Rural Health Day shines a spotlight on these challenges while celebrating the resilience of rural communities in overcoming them. Our mission at Cottage Hospital is "To strengthen the health of our community by providing accessible, quality care." This day is not just about raising awareness—it’s about fostering solutions, advocating for policy change, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to the care they deserve. Let’s take a moment to thank all those working on the frontlines in rural healthcare and all of the wonderful staff here at Cottage Hospital, and remind ourselves of the importance of working together to bridge the healthcare gap. ?? #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #NationalRuralHealthDay #RuralHealthMatters #HealthEquity #HealthcareHeroes

As we recognize Perioperative Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful staff members. Your expertise and dedication, make a world of difference in the operating room and beyond. Your unwavering commitment ensures patients' safety, comfort, and well-being during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Thank you for your tireless work, your resilience, and for always going above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence. We appreciate everything you do every day! #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #nursing #perioperativenurseweek #healthcarecareers

This week we celebrate Med Surg Nurses Week! Thank you to all of our nurses for your unwavering hard work, dedication, and commitment to patient care. Your work truly makes the world a better, healthier place. (Not all of our nurses are pictured but we want to make sure they all receive credit for their hard work!) #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #medsurgnurses #healthcareprofessionals

We would like to take a moment and thank each of our sponsors for your generous support and dedication to making our fundraising gala a success. Your contributions, whether through sponsorship, services, or resources, played a crucial role in creating an unforgettable evening. We are incredibly thankful for your partnership and commitment to our hospital and with your help, we are able to continue to support our local community. A special thank you goes out to our amazing volunteers, whose hard work and enthusiasm were instrumental in bringing the event to life. Your tireless efforts in setting up and ensuring everything ran smoothly did not go unnoticed. As we reflect on this year’s achievements, we are already excited to get working on next year's event! To everyone who joined us at the gala, your photos will be sent out this week so keep an eye out for the link in your inbox! If you do not receive a link, please contact us through our website. #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #gala #fundraiser

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM)! MUAM was established to help provide the public with a better understanding of ultrasound and the many uses of this fast-growing technology in providing diagnosis and prevention for diseases. Ultrasound is extremely versatile and has many uses in health care. Although much of the general public is familiar with the use of medical ultrasound during pregnancy, many people are unaware that ultrasound can be used throughout all stages of life and for various medical indications. Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month provides ultrasound professionals with the opportunity to educate the public about the many uses of this fast-growing technology, as well as a chance to celebrate their profession. Be sure to tune in to WYKR radio tomorrow morning at 830am to get to know our Sonographer, Catherine Bullock! You don't want to miss it! Learn more by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gU7KTqej #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #ultrasound #healthcarecareers #healthcare

Hello Cottage Hospital Community! We are excited to announce the start of our hospital renovation. The focus of this project is to give our medical-surgical department a “facelift” and continue to improve our patient experience. At Cottage Hospital, our Mission is to strengthen the health of our community by providing accessible, quality care. Investing in our facility, technology, and team is essential to bring the best care to all who come through our doors. We appreciate all of the support from our community and ask that you please pardon our appearance over the next 32 weeks. Thank you, and we will keep you updated as the project progresses!

Happy Monday everyone! We would like to take a moment to congratulate our September Employee of the Month, Jennifer Bedell! We are so lucky to have her on our team! If you've ever worked with her, you know how amazing she is! Just take a look at what other Cottage Employees had to say about her! Thank you Jennifer for all that you do! ”Jennifer is a positive bright light. She is always friendly, professional, and willing to help in any way.” “Jennifer is reliable & dependable. She consistently shows up on time, meets deadlines, and can be counted on to complete tasks efficiently & accurately. Her reliability makes her a cornerstone of the team. She handles changes in priorities or unexpected challenges with grace. Her ability to adapt quickly and effectively to shifting circumstances is a significant asset to the team.” “She is a team player who puts the hospital first & strives for excellence. When there is a need in the department, it doesn’t matter whether or not the task is within her role, she will step up & help. Jennifer evaluates workflows, asks questions & shares suggestions for process improvement.” “Jennifer supports teammates during challenging times. She strives for high standards, continuously seeking to improve her knowledge. She’s honest. She stays open to change. She owns her tasks and commitments and she follows through on her responsibilities.“ #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #employeeofthemonth #healthcarejobs #healthcare

Last month our Inpatient Director, Sharon Mallet, held an education day to review vital skills for our nurses. The main focuses were wounds, staging, documenting, and wound vacs. Our Medline representative came in to show our nurses all of the latest wound dressings and techniques! To test what they learned, nurses used watermelons which made a perfect wound base! Each nurse would measure and apply their wound vac dressings and if done properly, the moisture would be sucked out of the watermelon! It's great to see our department leaders working to ensure their teams are always prepared to provide the best care to our patients! Are you interested in starting your healthcare journey? Give us a call or click below! Click Here to Apply! https://lnkd.in/dW4Rt-i #CottageHospital #YourHealthYourCommunityYourHospital #Nursing #NewGrad #NewCareer #HealthcareJobs #HealthcareCareers

As most of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In Collaboration with Woodsville High School, Cottage Hospital invited staff to participate in a Pink Day to show our support for everyone battling breast cancer and for those who beat it! Thank you to all who participated and WHS for inviting us to participate! Together We Are Stronger! #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness #PinkDay #WearPink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a vital time to shine a light on the importance of early detection and education. Breast cancer affects millions of individuals and their families, making awareness crucial in understanding the risks and symptoms. At Cottage Hospital, we follow the American Cancer Society guidelines and recommend scheduling a yearly check. In order to provide the most accurate diagnosis for patients, we collaborate with the Dartmouth Breast-Care Team and offer the latest technology in our private imaging suite. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to take that proactive step and schedule a visit. Remember, early detection is key! This year, Cottage Hospital has partnered with two local flower vendors, The Red Tea Kettle & Murray’s Market, who have kindly donated carnations for each Mammogram patient to take home! We cannot thank our local businesses enough for helping to support our efforts in providing the best, most affordable care to our community! The Little Red Tea Kettle: https://lnkd.in/eXT6fuEY Murray's Market: https://lnkd.in/eNbzjEPB #cottagehospital #yourhealthyourcommunityyourhospital #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth