HEALTHY CHOICESProviding information about healthy choices for you and your family. Winter 2014

Inside:Lighten Up Nashua – Season 3

Classes and EventsVascular Team On-site at St. Joseph Hospital

Top Performer for the Third Year in a Row!

SMALL CHANGES

Big Success

At St. Joseph Hospital, delivering high-quality, safe care is our priority. I am pleased to share with you that for the third year in a row St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, which puts us in the top 10% nationwide for quality care. St. Joseph Hospital is one of only two hospitals in New Hampshire and one of only 182 hospitals nationwide to have achieved this distinction three years in a row! The Top Performer distinction recognizes high-quality, safe care for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.

This kind of achievement is only possible through the hard work and dedication of our outstanding medical staff, Magnet nursing team and compassionate employees at every level of the organization.

Not only are we committed to providing the highest-quality care to all who walk through our doors, we believe part of our mission is to improve population health in the communities we serve. Our patient-centered medical home model in our practices is designed to help with chronic disease management and achieving a healthier lifestyle. While we are thankful for the privilege of caring for you and your family, we also want to provide other tools and resources to keep you healthy. From life-saving mammography and colonoscopy screenings to wellness seminars and cooking classes, we are committed to helping you and your family live well. We welcome you to join our Lighten Up Nashua challenge, now in its third year. To date, your friends and neighbors who have participated in Lighten Up have lost more than 6,000 pounds and counting. The challenge kicks off on January 20. Join as an individual or as part of a team online at www.lightenupnashua.com or at our kick-off event on Thursday, January 16, from 5:00–7:00 at St. Joseph Hospital.

On behalf of the entire St. Joseph Healthcare family, I wish you and yours good health in the year ahead.

Sincerely,Rich Boehler, MD President and CEO, St. Joseph Healthcare

LETTER to the COMMUNITY

Southern New Hampshire’s only fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon, Gregory Y. Blaisdell, MD, has joined the St. Joseph Hospital medical staff. Dr. Blaisdell received his medical degree from the Milton S. Hershey/Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seattle, WA. Dr. Blaisdell completed his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL. To make an appointment with Dr. Blaisdell, please call the New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center at (603) 883.0091.

Lahey Clinic urologist Matthew T. Johnson, MD, has joined the St. Joseph Hospital medical staff. Dr. Johnson received his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA, and completed his residency in urology at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Dr. Johnson’s interests include kidney stones, BPH surgery, robotic surgery, infertility/fertility, male and female incontinence/voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction. To make an appointment with Dr. Johnson, please call Lahey Urology at Nashua at (603) 594.0800.

Meenakshi Garg, MD, has joined SJ Internal Medicine–Riverside. Dr. Garg received her medical degree (MBBS) from Santosh Medical College, Meerut University, India, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA. Dr. Garg is board certified in internal medicine and her special interests include preventive medicine and diabetes management. To make an appointment with Dr. Garg, please call (603) 595.3614.

Lahey Clinic urologist Liyan Zhuang, MD, PhD, has joined the St. Joseph Hospital medical staff. Dr. Zhuang received his medical degree from Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China, and completed his residency in general surgery and urology at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR. Dr. Zhuang completed his fellowship in research at Boston Children’s Hospital, MA. To make an appointment with Dr. Zhuang, please call Lahey Urology at Nashua at (603) 594.0800.

NEW FACESSt. Joseph Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following new providers to the medical staff:

Come meet the newest artists and their featured art in the St. Joseph Hospital Art Reach Project. Artists will donate 15% of their sales from the event to the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center. For additional information, please visit stjosephhospital.com/Art-Reach.

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Thursday, January 16, 20145:00–7:00 pm

When Jason joined the Lighten Up Nashua program with a group of coworkers last June, his goal was to take off about thirty pounds from his 332-pound frame. Having dieted off and on in the past, he knew that he could achieve that modest goal, but his immediate success with the program encouraged him to set a new, unprecedented weight loss goal: Lose 100 pounds in six months.

To date, Jason is well on his way to reaching his new goal, having lost an astounding 82 pounds in just four months. He finished the June session as the Top Male winner, losing an impressive 21.5% of his body weight and reducing his waistline from 42 inches to 34. In addition, Jason has seen added health benefits, including improvements in both his blood pressure and cholesterol.

Jason is currently participating in his second Lighten Up Nashua session. He says he finds the program easy to follow and the competition a terrific motivator to keep him from falling back into old bad habits. “Last session, I’d check the standings on the web page and think, ‘I want to see my name in first place,’” he says. “Then, once I got to first place, I knew I had to keep working hard to stay there, not just for me, but for my team.”

The key to his success was making many small changes to his daily routine. “Losing weight for me has been more mental than physical,” he explains. “I used to think I needed two sandwiches, but now I know I will be satisfied with one. I used to drink five to ten cans of regular soda per day, but I cut that out entirely. I used to pick up convenient foods or just eat carelessly; now I think about things like choosing a whole wheat wrap instead of a sub roll to cut back carbs, or choosing turkey over a peanut butter sandwich to get the same protein without the fat.”

For exercise, Jason started off by walking a mile per day, but had to step up his routine once that became too easy. “When you’re over three hundred pounds, you’re sweating after a couple of blocks. Now I have to jog just to break a sweat.” He now walks between two and three miles a day and does some light weight training a few times a week.

Jason says he never misses an opportunity to tell people how the Lighten Up Nashua program helped him achieve a healthier lifestyle. “People say I look ten years younger,” he laughs, “and I feel that way. I would recommend Lighten Up Nashua to anyone, even people who just want to lose ten pounds. It has made a huge difference in my life.”

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Join up with the 847 individuals and 114 teams who have already lost 6,008 pounds for a new year of Lighten Up Nashua. It’s the perfect time of year to push yourself and achieve your health and fitness goals. Lighten Up Nashua is a FREE community online weight loss program designed to motivate individuals and teams to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle. Sign up and have access to free healthy recipes and cooking videos, exercise tips and information on local health events. The new year will bring fantastic prizes and events, including a new Maintain Your Weight competition—earn prizes for maintaining your weight within sessions. Learn more and sign up today at LightenUpNashua.com.

SEASON 3 SESSION 1: JANUARY 20 – MAY 16, 2014JOIN OUR LIGHTEN UP NASHUA KICK-OFF PARTY! Thursday, January 16, 5:00 to 7:00 pm St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Enjoy health screenings, health & wellness information, healthy food samples, “before” photos and more! All attendees will receive a FREE Lighten Up Nashua 2014 t-shirt!

TOP INDIVIDUALS: Male & female winners each receive a $350 Visa gift cardTOP TEAM: Each team member will win a $100 Visa gift cardMAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT PRIZE: Lighten Up Nashua fleece vest

Prizes will be awarded to all individuals who lose 10% or more of their body weight.

START YOUR NEW YEAR RIGHT

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CLASSES • CHILDBIRTHVisit us at stjosephhospital.com for descriptions, fees, program dates and times for the following classes:

• Basic Childbirth Education• Breastfeeding 101• Child Passenger Safety Seat Education• Childbirth Tour Night• New Mothers’ Support Group• Newborn Basics

KIDS CORNERSuper Sitters IWednesday, January 22, February 19, March 12, April 23 or May 21, 3:30 to 6:00 pm

A course designed to teach 11- to 13-year-old children what they need to know to begin babysitting, from first aid and safe play to marketing their services. Fee: $25.

Mother and Daughter Tea Sunday, June 8, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

This program (geared for girls 9–13 years old) provides an opportunity and tools for improved communication between mothers and daughters about the cycles of life that transform a girl into a woman. Fee: $35 per family.

Easter EggstravaganzaSaturday, April 12, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Hop on down to St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy face painting and arts and crafts. Children can sit with our beloved bunny, and professional photographs will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.

CLIMB: Helping Kids and Families Cope with Cancer

Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB) is a special, FREE program dedicated to the emotional support of children who have parents or grandparents with cancer. For more information, including dates, times or to register, please call Kelly McAllister, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, at (603) 882.3000 ext. 67257 or email kmcallister@sjhnh.org.

[ HEALTH & WELLNESSCommunity Co-ed Dodgeball TournamentLook for more information about team registration at stjosephhospital.com this spring!

Physical Activity = Good Health = Good MedicineIt’s time for a healthy YOU! Schedule an exercise consultation with an exercise physiologist from the St. Joseph Hospital Cardiac Rehab Team. Call (603) 595.3967 for more information and to schedule your one-hour evaluation. Fee: $38.75.

55 Alive Driving CoursesTuesday/Thursday, February 11 & 13 or April 22 & 24, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Many things have changed since you first received your license. Brush up on the current “rules of the road,” defensive driving techniques and how to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing

and reaction time. Fee: $12 for AARP members (Please be sure to bring your membership ID card), $14 for non-members.

Register for all

classes online at

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Health Education at

(603) 595.3168.

Joint Replacement EducationThursday, January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24 or May 22, 3:15 to 4:15 pm

Patients who are scheduled for a hip or knee replacement at St. Joseph Hospital have the opportunity to learn more about the procedure and meet with a nurse, physical therapist, case manager and anesthesiologist prior to the procedure in a comfortable group format. FREE!

Common Hand Injuries and Conditions Thursday, March 27, 2014, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Join Michelle Dowling, OTR, CHT, as she discusses common hand injuries and conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and thumb arthritis. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about current and effective treatment options. FREE!

What Is Your Heart Telling You These Days?Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

While most women are aware of their breast cancer risk, many don’t realize a larger threat is beating inside their chests—heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women. In fact, more women than men die of heart disease each year. Join Jodi Boutwell, APRN, as she guides us through women’s heart disease, the risks and the remedies. FREE!

Ballroom BootcampFriday, January 24, 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Have you always wanted to know the basic steps to many favorite ballroom dances? Here is your chance! Whether you are a beginner or just dusting off your shoes, join us for a great workout and tons of fun! Classes are taught by Kathy Coughlin, an independent, award-winning choreographer. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $25 per couple. Light refreshments will be served.

Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide to Mind-Body TechniquesMonday, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28 or May 19, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Do you have an upcoming surgery? Are you receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation? Do you suffer from anxiety, headaches, migraines, insomnia or pain? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from our new program “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster.” This seminar teaches you how to use mind-body techniques to help with any and all of the above, not just surgery! Pre-registration is required. FREE! We also offer special classes specifically for medical professionals. Please call (603) 595.3168 for dates and more information.

Ladies Night Out: Get Zentangled!Tuesday, March 4, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Calling all ladies for a fun and stress-free night out! Join Suzanne Binnie as she takes us through the uplifting experience of learning to create beautiful works of art with repetitive patterns. Enjoy light and delicious appetizers and fruity beverages. This is a night you won’t want to miss! Fee: $10, supplies included.

The Joy of ColorTuesday, April 29, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Express your inner creativity as you learn how to draw beautiful Zentangle patterns on a watercolor background. Fee: $10, supplies included.

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CPR: Family and FriendsSunday, January 12, March 9 or May 18, 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm

This course will teach you basic CPR for infants, children and adults. This class is not for certification, but for personal use only. Fee: $35.

Diabetes Self-Management TrainingTuesday, January 28, February 4, 11, 18 or 25, 10:00 am to 12 noon Thursday, March 20, 27, April 3, 10 or 17, 10:00 am to 12 noon

Our ADA-recognized education program offers comprehensive diabetes self-management classes five times per year at varied times of day for your convenience. The education staff is comprised of a team of certified diabetes educators from the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services Department. To enroll in classes, please contact the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Center at (603) 595.3971.

ImPACT: Baseline Tests for ConcussionsMonday, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28 or May 19, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

You never know when a concussion will happen, but you can prepare to know what the effects will be. Sign your athlete up to take a test called Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT). This simple computer test will measure memory, processing speed and reaction time and be kept on file as a baseline score. Then, if a concussion occurs, a repeat test can assist in making the decisions

about readiness to return to play. ImPACT testing is available for athletes ages 11 and up. Baseline testing fee: $10.

Thriving with Yoga for Those with CancerTuesdays, January 7 to February 11, February 18 to March 25 or April 1 to May 6, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Thriving with Yoga is a class specially designed by the nonprofit YogaCaps, Inc., for people living with cancer. It will empower those going through cancer to relieve tension and anxiety, rebuild strength and restore range of motion, witness emotion with compassion and manage the side effects of treatment and medications, including fatigue, lymphedema, hot flashes, neuropathy, pain, depression and insomnia as naturally as possible. A friend or family member is welcome to join you in the class. FREE!

Resilience ClassMonday, February 24, 6:00 to 7:30 pm

We can’t avoid stress, but we can learn to protect ourselves from its damaging effects. Rebecca Johnston, PhD, will teach you how to cope with stress in ways that will help you feel in control and bounce back when life presents you with tough challenges. Fee: $10.

Stress Management through Meditation: Strong Mind-Body Medicine for Challenging Times Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Learn meditation techniques that can help promote optimum health by reducing the wear on the body that results from chronic stress. Class is facilitated by Rebecca Johnston, PhD. Fee: $100. Check with your insurance company, as they may cover this fee.

Register for all classes online at stjosephhospital.com or call Community Health Education at (603) 595.3168.

JOINT REPLACEMENT GUIDEBOOK for Patients

Now that you have decided to have joint replacementsurgery, we want to help answer some questions thatpatients commonly have. Our goal is to provide you withinformation about what you can expect before, during, and after your stay with us.

Please bring this guidebook with you to all of yourappointments, your patient education classes, and yoursurgery visit. For general information, you may also find ourwebsite helpful: www.stjosephhospital.com/orthopedics.

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[] NUTRITION & COOKINGIGT/Pre-DiabetesWednesday, February 5, 8:00 to 9:30 am; Tuesday, March 18, 6:00 to 7:30 pm; or Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 to 7:30 pm

This 90-minute class, facilitated by Pat Hunter, MA, RD, CDE, is designed for the individual with elevated blood sugars, which if left untreated, can lead to diabetes. In many cases, this condition can be reversed with diet and exercise. Please call Community Health to register. Classes are held at Nashua Medical Group. Fee: $20.

Healthy Blood Sugar Control: A Supermarket Guide to Monitoring CarbohydratesTuesday, March 18, 6:00 to 7:15 pm

This class will help you identify sources of foods with carbohydrates and learn how to balance them during your day to have the best effect on your blood sugar levels. A shopping tour will also take place during the class. FREE!

Dinner with the RDs: Mediterranean DietTuesday, February 4, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

If you are looking for a new way of life—perhaps a heart-healthy eating plan—the Mediterranean diet might just be the right fit! Incorporating the basics of healthy eating with a splash of flavorful olive oil, this diet is based on traditional Mediterranean-style cooking. Join our Registered Dietitians (RDs) to explore the diet and sample new foods. Fee: $10, includes dinner.

Fish FrenzyThursday, February 13, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

In this class you’ll learn some new healthy and mouth-watering recipes for fish. Learn how to shop, store and prepare perfect, flaky and delicious fish every time! Fee: $10, includes taste testing.

Fit & Fabulous for Women 40, 50 and BeyondTuesday, April 22, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join us as Marilou Bucciano, RD, LD, takes us on a journey to better health. We’ll focus on heart disease, nutrition for women and the importance of calcium and vitamin D. In addition, Shannon Astin, PT, will get you out of your seats as she goes over exercises and tips to reduce stress, focus your mind and improve your overall health. The event will conclude with a variety of fun demonstrations, free screenings and important information vital to women. Fee: $10, includes dinner.

Nutrition Academy at St. Joseph HospitalTuesday, January 21, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Start your new year off right by managing your diabetes! Dietitian Susan O’Keefe RD, LD, from Hannaford in Nashua will demonstrate the preparation of a quick and easy meal of soup and salad. Lisa Garneau, RN, BSN, CDE, from Novo Nordisk will then review goals for proper diabetes management. To finish up, Pat Hunter, MA, RD, LD, CDE, from Nashua Medical Group will review basic carbohydrate counting and discuss simple strategies to help simplify the process. This one-of-a-kind event promises to be informative as well as delicious! Each participant will receive a meal planner to help them create diabetic-friendly meals. Fee: $5, includes taste testing.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Shopping ToursTuesday, February 11, 6:00 to 7:15 pm

This class will focus on specific heart-healthy diets that are low in saturated fats and high in fiber. In addition, participants will receive information on sources of omega-3s and plant sterols. The class will also take a guided tour of Hannaford supermarket. FREE!

Blood Pressure and DietTuesday, April 22, 6:00 to 7:15 pm

The DASH diet can be an effective way to control blood pressure without medication. The diet focuses on a balance of healthy foods and can be easy to follow. The effect of lower blood pressure can be seen in as little as two weeks! Participants will also receive a sodium shopping tour at Hannaford supermarket. FREE!

Register for all classes online at stjosephhospital.com or call Community Health Education at (603) 595.3168.

SERVICES

■ Walk-in, 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm, 365 days a year■ On-site lab and x-rays■ More affordable than the ER■ Most insurance accepted

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Register for all classes online at www.stjosephhospital.com or call Community Health Education at (603) 595.3168.

The Parish Nurse Center for Wellness offers FREE Alzheimer’s education classes every Friday beginning in January, from 10 am to 12 noon. For class topics, speaker information and

to register, please call Janice at (603) 598.2424.

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ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION SERIES

SAVE THE DATE: MOM PROM 2014Saturday, April 26, 7:00 to 11:30

Alpine Grove, Hollis, NH Fee: $50 per person, $60 after March 31

Pull out those old dresses and join us for a night of dancing, food, cocktails, good company, raffles and humorous prom traditions! Proceeds benefit the

Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital. Visit mompromnashua.org for details. (The event is open to all women, not just moms.)

EXERCISEFit and Young for Life: A Strength and Balance Training Program for SeniorsVarious classes and times are offered in Nashua, Milford, Merrimack and Hudson.

This program is designed for those 55 and older who would like assistance in maintaining muscle strength, flexibility and functionality. Call for more information, class locations and times. Fee: $50.

Low-Impact AerobicsMonday, February 10 to Thursday, May 8, 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Low-impact aerobics are good for people just starting an exercise program. Classes are conducted at a slow pace and combine fat-burning aerobics with muscle-building exercises and stretching. Fee: $55.

YogaHudson: Mondays, 5:30 pm or 6:45 pm, January 6 to February 10, February 24 to March 31 or April 14 to May 19

Nashua: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 pm, January 8 to February 12, February 26 to April 2 or April 16 to May 21

Nashua: Fridays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, January 10 to February 14, February 28 to April 4 or April 18 to May 23

Try yoga for a strong body, graceful spirit, quiet mind and peaceful heart. Learn poses and practices that will help you build a connection between movement and breath. Fee: $50.

ZUMBA®Tuesdays, February 4 to March 11, March 18 to April 22 or May 13 to June 17, 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Join us one hour a week for Zumba®, which combines dance and fitness moves to burn calories while having fun. Zumba® is Latin-inspired and combines international rhythms with easy-to-follow dance steps. All levels of fitness are welcome to join this party! Fee: $50.

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Decoding BRCA Gene TestingTuesday, February 18, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join our breast cancer experts Mary Schmitt, MS, APRN, AOCNP, Cindy Arcieri, MS, APRN, OCN, and Kelly McAllister, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, as they describe familial and hereditary cancers and when genetic testing is right for you. Learn what BRCA gene testing is, why it’s done and the risks associated with the procedure. Hear a patient’s perspective on the benefits of testing as she describes her journey from the positive test result to managing life in a positive way. Participants are invited to arrive early and take part in a genetic risk assessment. This is one event you won’t want to miss! Fee: $10, includes dinner.

Healthy SleepWednesday, March 19, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Adequate sleep is important to our overall health, safety and performance, just like diet and exercise. While medicine has many tools to help maintain health, people need to know what they can do for themselves. Join Naim Aoun, MD, from Pulmonary Associates as he explains why sleep is important, how to recognize sleep problems, and the technology available for specific disorders. Fee: $10, includes dinner.

Get Your Guts in GearThursday, April 10, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

This program is geared for those who suffer with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Join Timothy Scherer, MD, from Dartmouth Hitchcock-Nashua to discuss the core basics of IBD while providing insight and practical information to help with day-to-day management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to addressing today’s approaches, participants will also learn about expected therapies and new outlooks for tomorrow. Fee: $10, includes dinner.

Women to Women–Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Other DisordersTuesday, May 6, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join us for one night to learn about the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. This educational event, led by Aline Flores, PT, is designed to further educate women on issues related to their pelvic health. This learning opportunity will give women the knowledge and confidence they need to evaluate their own pelvic health and address pelvic health issues with their physician. Fee: $10, includes dinner.

You must pre-register by calling Community Health Education at (603) 595.3168 or by signing up online at stjosephhospital.com.

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For the third year in a row, St. Joseph Hospital was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by the Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. We were one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. We are one of only two hospitals in New Hampshire to have achieved this distinction three years in a row and one of only 182 hospitals nationwide.

In order to receive this honor, our staff works hard together each day to follow evidence-based clinical processes to make sure our patients get the highest quality care they can receive during their stay. The Top Performer Award recognizes our work on patients with heart attacks, heart failure or pneumonia and patients who have received surgical care in our operating rooms.

Our quality performance measures are always available to view on our website. For more information about the Top Performer Award or to see our Quality Performance Measures, please visit stjosephhospital.com.

VASCULAR TEAM on-site at ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL

St. Joseph Hospital’s long-standing relationship with the region’s best cardiac team, Catholic Medical Center (CMC), has expanded to include a broad spectrum of vascular services. Working within a state-of-the-art environment in surgical, interventional and

diagnostic services, Dr. Stratton Danes, Dr. Patricia Furey and Dr. Patrick Mahon have all joined the medical staff at St. Joseph Hospital and are working closely with our primary and specialty care physician network to meet the vascular needs in the Greater Nashua community. Working in concert with CMC’s New England Heart Institute cardiologists, we are proud that St. Joseph Healthcare is able to offer the most comprehensive cardiovascular care in the Nashua region. To schedule an appointment with these providers at their St. Joseph Hospital– based site in Nashua, please call (603) 627.1887.

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, nearly 200 attendees helped raise over $60,000 at the second St. Joseph Healthcare Black Tie Gala for Pink. Proceeds from the event will assist the Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in purchasing new

technology for the women of New Hampshire. In addition, the funds raised will assist in providing women a seamless program of educational, diagnostic and treatment options at the Breast Care Center. The gala included a full sit-down dinner, dancing to the band Rare Form and both a live and silent auction.

for your support of our second Black Tie Gala for Pink.With your help, we raised over $62,000. Proceeds from the event benefit

the Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital.

St. Joseph Healthcare Black Tie Gala for Pink 2014Saturday, October 4, 2014Crowne Plaza Nashua

Thank You for your support of our second Black Tie Gala for Pink.

With your help, we raised over $62,000. Proceeds from the event benefitthe Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital.

St. Joseph Healthcare Black Tie Gala for Pink 2014Saturday, October 4, 2014Crowne Plaza Nashua

Thank You for your support of our second Black Tie Gala for Pink.

With your help, we raised over $62,000. Proceeds from the event benefitthe Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital.

St. Joseph Healthcare Black Tie Gala for Pink 2014Saturday, October 4, 2014Crowne Plaza Nashua

Thank You Purchase tickets by calling (603) 882.3000 ext. 63240 or email lkaled@sjhnh.org.

If you are interested in participating in our Black Tie Gala for Pink in 2014, please contact

Lindsay Kaled at lkaled@sjhnh.org.

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