SNH Provider Blog

New Technology Reduces Radiation and Enhances Patient Safety in Spinal Procedures

As we continue to look for innovative ways to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety, we have taken a leap into the future with the installation the 7D Surgical System for spinal procedures. This system virtually replaces standard fluoroscopy, providing our surgical team with a fast, accurate and radiation-free tool for the placement of spinal implants.

Each year, the ‘Best of Souhegan Valley Region Awards’ recognize local businesses and services that go above and beyond for the delivery of their product or service.  In the Souhegan Valley, winners are chosen by the readers of the Cabinet Press and their publications.

Our inaugural class of medical students from the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE) is wrapping-up a successful year at SNHH. Eight medical students completed eight, six-week rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Behavioral Health, OB and Community Service.

Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Matt Daily, patients struggling with migraine or other chronic headache disorders now have access to a clinically proven treatment for lasting pain relief.

In 2013, Gregory Mertz wrote an article for Physicians Practice that addressed the pros and cons of Hospital Employment vs. Private Practice. At the time, the Medical Group Management Association reported that more than 50 percent of physicians are now employed directly by a hospital(s) or by organizations affiliated with health systems. In fact, that number is even higher today.