Mass Casualty Training: School nurses learn how to ‘Stop the Bleed’

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That was the message for 25 district school nurses, who were deputized Tuesday as first responders at their schools during a free training session at the city health department, called Stop the Bleed. The program, funded by Elliot Health System, provided two hours of free training, including a refresher course on how to quickly address the kind of traumatic wounds that can happen in a school or public setting, and an emergency kit to take back to their schools.

Elliot Health System, Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliation off the table

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Despite the sustained hard work and good faith of both Boards and Senior Management, we have together agreed to shift our focus from pursuing a jointly integrated system to seeking the best means to continue to build on our work together in alternative ways. This means that Elliot Health System will continue to work with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, but not continue to pursue an affiliation structure. Rather, we will continue to look at services the community wants and needs, and continue to work together to bolster those programs.

Elliot geriatric psychiatrist honored by AAGP as national Clinician of the Year

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“I have been blessed with a great team, loving family, and ongoing support from everyone at Elliot,” Dr. Jwalant Vadalia said. “I believe this award is recognition of all of us and our unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality mental healthcare for our geriatric patients.”

Elliot breaks ground on full-service medical center in Bedford

read more…: Elliot breaks ground on full-service medical center in Bedford

Elliot Health System announced construction of a 58,000-square-foot medical center at 24 Leavy Drive Bedford with a ceremonial ground-breaking on Dec. 15. The new building, expected to open in January 2018, will allow for expanded services and access to primary care doctors, specialists, and ancillary services.

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