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Exeter Hospital Launches United in Wellness Road Race Series
19 May 2016
Exeter Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital serving the Seacoast, announces the formation of the “United in Wellness Road Race Series,” presented by Seacoast United Sports Club. The United in Wellness Road Race Series supports nine community road races throughout the Seacoast area. It was developed to unite the community in the missions of several local organizations and support their positive impact on the health and wellness of our community. “We’re fortunate to have so many wonderful organizations in the area that…
The Story Behind Kites Against Cancer
12 May 2016
Each year in May, hundreds of colorful kites fill the skies over Hampton Beach in a fun, family event to honor cancer patients and survivors. The event was the vision of a local breast cancer patient, Anne-Marie Viviano, who wanted to provide support to other cancer patients during their treatments. Read her inspiring story here. Thank you to ZipSprout Blog for featuring Kites Against Cancer! Don’t miss this year’s event on May 15th!
Epping Resident Honored for Donations and Gifts of Time
09 May 2016
Bob Benoit, a cancer survivor from Epping, N.H., was recently honored for his commitment to Exeter Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care. Moved by the level of treatment he received and the compassionate care of the clinical staff at the Center for Cancer Care, Bob decided to join the Major Gifts Initiative Team. The team is made up of former patients and community members who share in the hospital’s mission of improving the health of the community. “I asked Bob if…
Physicians Make “House Calls” as part of Dessert with Docs Events
22 March 2016
Exeter Hospital recently celebrated the fourth installment of its new Dessert with Docs program at the home of Beverly and Mark Hodsdon in Brentwood, NH. Launched in March 2014, the program provides a unique opportunity for donors to introduce their friends and neighbors to the expertise within Exeter Hospital’s specialty practices. Specialists from Core Physicians visit the donor’s home to share information about the services they provide to patients and the benefit to the community. Recent specialties featured include sports medicine…
Rock Garden Dedicated in Memory of David Barrows
17 March 2016
A peaceful rock garden within Exeter Hospital’s new Center for Orthopedics & Movement was dedicated in memory of David Barrows with a small ceremony of family, friends, and hospital staff on March 17, 2016. The dedication marked 30 years since Barrows’ passing. Maureen Barrows has worked to keep her son’s memory alive through the David Barrows Adventure Fund, a donor-advised fund through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, which contributed to the Center for Orthopedics and Movement. “This community has had…