Stop the scam! How to protect yourself from fraud

Monday, April 21, 2025

Scam emails, calls, and text messages about healthcare are happening more and more, including right here in our community. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, in 2024, people across the U.S. lost $2.95 billion to imposter scams alone. Including “people falsely claiming to be a romantic interest, the government, a relative in distress, a well-known business, or a technical support expert to get a consumer’s money.”

The future of heart care: How advanced imaging is transforming diagnosis and treatment

Monday, February 24, 2025Monday, February 24, 2025

It’s a quick in and out test, and we are getting a whole detailed assessment of the beat of your heart, heart muscle, coronary arteries, and heart valves. Especially in people who have had devices put in or if they’re getting set up for surgeries related to the heart, this gives a great roadmap for the surgeons and the interventional teams, on how to approach this.

Elliot Heart and Vascular Center: Trusted leading heart and vascular care in the region

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

As part of Elliot Health System, a non-profit healthcare system rooted in our community since 1890, cardiovascular patients are connected to a broad array of high-quality healthcare services for seamless, integrated care that is proven, right here in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The ‘Holiday Heart Attack Phenomenon’ and how to avoid It

Sunday, December 22, 2024Saturday, December 21, 2024

The Christmas Holiday Effect is a stark reminder that the holiday season, despite its joy and celebration, can pose severe risks to our health.

Cold and Flu: Home remedies, natural treatments, & when to seek help from VirtualER

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Cold and flu season can be challenging, but you don’t always have to rely on medications. Simple, natural remedies can help relieve symptoms and support recovery. Knowing when to seek medical help is also crucial, especially for more severe cases. Here’s a guide to effective home remedies, natural treatments, and the signs that indicate it’s time to schedule a visit with Elliot VirtualER.

The Elliot: First in Southern NH offering new robotic lung biopsy technology for earlier cancer diagnosis and treatment

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Ion makes it possible to precisely biopsy nodules in the earliest stages, rather than patients needing to wait for biopsy until later when a cancer could develop or having to undergo major surgery for a biopsy.

What happens to your lungs when you quit smoking after 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 years

Monday, November 4, 2024

Whether you’ve been smoking for a few years or several decades, it’s never too late to quit, and your lungs will start to recover almost immediately. Here’s what happens to your lungs in the weeks, months, and years after quitting—and how a low-dose CT scan can help save lives.

10 things your NICU nurse wants you to know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

As a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Elliot Hospital, every day brings a multitude of emotions, challenges, and moments of profound connection. Through countless interactions with parents, I’ve come to understand the unique journey families embark upon when their little ones require specialized care. I’d like to share 10 essential truths that my colleagues and I wish every parent navigating the NICU experience knew.

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: What to do and when to get help

Thursday, July 18, 2024Wednesday, July 17, 2024

As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Both are serious conditions resulting from exposure to high temperatures and can lead to severe complications if not addressed quickly. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, their dangers, treatment options, and ways to stay safe during hot weather.