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.