Wentworth-Douglass Seacoast Cancer Center to be re-named Mass General Cancer Center: Seacoast health news
Wentworth-Douglass Seacoast Cancer Center to be re-named Mass General Cancer Center
DOVER — The Wentworth-Douglass Seacoast Cancer Center will be re-named Mass General Cancer Center, effective in early 2023, to represent the access Wentworth-Douglass cancer patients have to the world-class care provided by Mass General Brigham. The Cancer Center has locations at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover and at the Pease Tradeport in Portsmouth.
“The Seacoast Cancer Center is a source of immense pride in our organization and the level of care and culture is not changing,” said Jeff Hughes, President & CEO of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
“Over the past four decades, our Cancer Center has had a positive impact on countless lives in our Seacoast community and beyond. Our individualized treatment plans, developed through a caring team approach, have been the foundation of our success. That will all remain the same, as will the exceptional culture we have built,” he said.
“This name change, in essence, represents the culmination of our collaborative work, for more than 10 years, to integrate the Seacoast Cancer Center into Mass General Brigham – creating one comprehensive cancer program with both local accessibility and seamless access, when needed, to highly subspecialized cancer care,” Hughes added.
The change will also bring Wentworth-Douglass in alignment with Mass General Brigham’s other cancer centers, allowing for better collaboration on goals like programmatic development and growth.
“We want to stress to the community that nothing is changing in terms of our staff, or services. We are fortunate to be a part of one of the premier health care systems in the world, ensuring our patients, and our community, have access to the very best cancer care available. Our focus is always on our patients,” said Susan Gallagher, Assistant Vice President of Cancer Services.
There will also be no change in how charitable funds for the Cancer Center are distributed, including for the hospital’s signature Seacoast Cancer 5K event.
“All funds raised for our cancer center through philanthropy will continue to support our local program,” said Cristine More, Vice President for Philanthropy/Chief Philanthropy Officer. “All charitable contributions we receive from our community will continue to have the same positive, local impact as they did prior to this change. Our charitable mission is to support Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and its programs, staff, and services.”
While the formal name change will not happen until early next year, Mass General Brigham will introduce the change through an upcoming fall advertising campaign.
“Our partnership with Massachusetts General Brigham has been critically important to our success and has noticeably expanded the depth and breadth of care we offer our patients. This is just another step in that positive integration,” Hughes said.
RiverWoods Group earns national award for groundbreaking podcast on aging topics
EXETER – The RiverWoods Group has been selected by Mather Institute as a recipient of a 2022 Promising Practices Award. Now in its twelfth year, this awards program recognizes organizations working with older adults that are moving away from conventional practices by developing and implementing new and innovative approaches. Even as organizations grapple with pandemic-related challenges and changes, powerful ideas and practices continue to move the senior living industry forward. The RiverWoods Group was chosen based on their successful Seniority Authority podcast.
“The Promising Practices Award honors the RiverWoods Group for the value of its podcast designed to inform baby boomers with reliable information on a wealth of aging topics,” said Cate O’Brien, PhD, VP and Director, Mather Institute. “The awards honor true leaders in innovation and implementation. We hope these award-winning projects will serve as a catalyst for organizations across the country and around the world to spark new ideas for enhancing or creating their own programs.”
The Seniority Authority podcast shares interviews with relevant authors, physicians, researchers, scientists, and specialists. Topics range from fitness to finance, isolation to insurance, downsizing to dementia. Each podcast is 40 minutes or less and includes practical recommendations that listeners can act upon.
“Aging has changed dramatically in just one generation. I’m on a mission to help people get smarter about growing older. I interview the leading experts, thought leaders, and researchers to answer questions on aging,” said Cathleen Toomey, podcast host. “Clearly, people are eager for more information on aging! Our podcast is downloaded by 3,000 listeners a month and growing.”
A full, complimentary report on the 2022 Promising Practices recipients and honorable mentions, Innovation at Work 2022, is available for download at matherinstitute.com/promising. Nominations will open in March for the 2023 Promising Practices Awards, with a submission deadline in April.
Rye Physical Therapy to open Oct. 31
RYE — Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network announced the opening of its newest facility in Rye, N.H. Rye Physical Therapy, at the site of the former Rye Airfield off Lafayette Road with an official address of 6 Airfield Drive. The new 1,800-square foot state of the art facility will serve as a central location for patients on the Seacoast including Rye, Greenland, North Hampton, Stratham, Portsmouth and other surrounding towns.
The Rye practice will offer services such as dry needling, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided dry needling, Graston (IASTM) technique, neural mobilization, manual arm care, spinal manipulation, vestibular rehabilitation, balance and gait training, and cupping. Rye Physical Therapy’s highly trained team uses individualized, research-based approaches to maximize a patient’s ability to heal, move and return to an active, pain-free lifestyle. Rye Physical Therapy will provide its services in a unique health and wellness community, along with Flight House Gym (formerly Max Edge Fitness), the New England Pickleball Club, Rinse Recovery, Flow House, The Hangar, and Engrain.
Rye Physical Therapy is owned by Shane Johnston and Kate Serodio (owner of Hampton Physical Therapy). Johnston has been treating at Hampton PT for the past four years and was promoted by Hampton PT/Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network to be the onsite managing and treating partner. He has also worked with Powerhouse Sports in Seabrook treating/caring for youth athletes. Johnston found his passion for physical therapy after experiencing successful rehabilitation from injuries he sustained while serving in the United States Navy.
Johnston received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University. He has certifications in golf performance/ fitness by the Titleist Performance Institute and carries advanced certifications in Dry Needling and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Johnston likes to take time to get to know his patients and draws upon current research to incorporate scientifically evidence-based medicine into his daily practice. He enjoys helping patients achieve their goals so they can optimally function whether it be at home, work, or returning to sports and recreation.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit RyePhysicalTherapy.com.
Cornerstone VNA seeks volunteer balance coaches
ROCHESTER — Cornerstone VNA is looking for volunteers to join their vibrant ‘A Matter of Balance’ program as a volunteer coach. This important program is designed to help people in the community manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity.
The next volunteer coaches training will take place on Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cornerstone VNA office on 178 Farmington Road in Rochester, N.H. No previous experience is needed to become a volunteer coach. Once trained, volunteer balance coaches will be assigned in pairs to facilitate community programs. These programs take place over a four-week period, with participants meeting two times a week for two hours each session. Volunteers are asked to facilitate at least two ‘A Matter of Balance’ programs per year.
During these sessions, volunteer balance coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance. According to Tina Trevino, Cornerstone VNA Volunteer Balance Coach, “As participants opened up to each other and shared their concerns of falling they seemed to bond and even laugh and have a good time. I hope they continue to get together!”
If you are interested in joining this important volunteer team, please contact Katie Michaud, MS, OTR/L at kmichaud@cornerstonevna.org or 603-332-1133 x1186. You can also find additional details at www.cornerstonevna.org/volunteer/.
Core Pediatric Dentistry to collect unwanted Halloween candy for troops
EXETER – Core Pediatric Dentistry in Exeter will once again collect unwanted candy during the week after Halloween and donate it to troops overseas in partnership with Hampton Academy Junior High School. Unwanted candy can be dropped off during business hours at the dental office at 5 Hampton Road in Exeter on weekdays Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 603-773-4900. To learn more about Core Pediatric Dentistry, visit corephysicians.org.
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