PRH recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient
PORTSMOUTH – Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This is the second consecutive year that Portsmouth Regional Hospital has earned this recognition.
“Portsmouth Regional Hospital has been honored with several awards from Healthgrades for our outstanding patient care, and this Patient Safety Excellence Award further shows our commitment to providing safe, high-quality care,” said Michelle Dodd, RN, chief nursing officer and interim chief executive officer of Portsmouth Regional Hospital. “Every day, we strive to provide unparalleled patient service, and awards like this highlight the hard work and commitment of our colleagues.”
Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care.
Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital opens sleep lab
ROCHESTER — Frisbie Memorial Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, has partnered with its sister facility Portsmouth Regional Hospital to open a new sleep lab in Rochester. Located in the hospital, the new sleep lab opened to patients March 24.
“At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, we are committed to providing a wide range of high-quality services to the community and, through our close partnership with Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we are able to deliver these in a community hospital setting.” said Tom Bowden, chief executive officer at Frisbie Memorial Hospital.
The sleep lab at Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a private, warm and home-like setting with rooms that keep your personal comfort in mind. Each room includes a desk, dresser, private bathroom and shower.
Sleep disorders, if left untreated, can increase the risk or lead to the worsening of several medical conditions including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and also can have a negative impact on mental health. A primary care provider or specialist can refer patients for sleep studies, which can be conducted at home or in the sleep lab.
Some common symptoms of sleep disorders:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Snoring, gasping or choking during sleep
- Trouble staying asleep
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Excessive movement when relaxing
- Daytime fatigue
- Irritability, anxiety, and depression
Physician referrals are required for sleep studies. To request more information or to schedule a consultation, call 603-602-6440.
Aya Naturopathic Medicine Hosts Holistic Wellness events across the Seacoast in April
DOVER – Aya Naturopathic Medicine, a new telemedicine practice dedicated to evidence-based holistic healthcare, is excited to announce a series of community events across the Seacoast this April. These events will offer hands-on wellness experiences, educational talks, and opportunities to connect with naturopathic doctors.
Upcoming events in the Seacoast:
April 2, from 4-5 p.m. – Natural Sleep Support Class, Herbal Path Apothecary, Dover. Struggling with sleep? Learn practical lifestyle shifts, relaxation techniques, and herbal remedies to support deep rest. $10
April 3, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. – Perimenopause & Strength Training, Seacoast Strength, Rye. Learn how perimenopause impacts metabolism and energy levels, and how strength training can help. Free.
April 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. – Sip & Connect: Meet the Docs, Hearth Market, Portsmouth. A casual coffee chat, drop by to meet us, ask questions, and learn about our practice. Free.
April 5, from 2-4 p.m. – Nourish & Flow: Seed Cycling & Herbal Self-Care, Holistic Hive, Hampton. A hands-on workshop on hormone balance, seed cycling, and yoni steaming—plus protein ball sampling. $45.
April 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Evolution Expo, Grappone Conference Center, Concord. Meet us at our booth, enjoy a free craniosacral therapy mini-session, and grab a custom herbal lip balm. Free.
April 12, from 2-4 p.m. – The Art of Herbal Infusions: Tea Blending Workshop, Catalyst Creative Studio, Goffstown. Create your own custom herbal tea blends for stress, digestion, and sleep with expert guidance. $45.
Reserve your spot(s) here: https://l.bttr.to/kzJjQ
Dartmouth Health Children’s joins national youth gun violence prevention initiative
LEBANON – Dartmouth Health Children’s has joined a coalition of over 20 leading national healthcare organizations to launch a campaign developed by the Ad Council addressing the gun violence crisis facing America’s youth. “Agree to Agree” unites gun owners and non-gun owners alike, building from the common ground we all share to protect our children from firearm injuries and death.
“As child health professionals, all of us at Dartmouth Health Children’s know that gun violence threatens the health and safety of all children and families, and we believe that we must unite as Americans across the socio-political spectrum to address it,” said Dartmouth Health Children’s physician-in-chief Keith J. Loud, MD. “We’re proud—as a member of the Children’s Hospital Association—to be one of the first children’s hospitals to participate in this ambitious effort to help people across the country have this discussion.”
In the new campaign, one of the public service announcements showcases real kids and their parents uniting to help adults recognize there’s no debate that children and teens should be protected from firearm violence. The PSA directs viewers to AgreeToAgree.org, where individuals can learn about gun violence and how they can take action in their homes and communities to prevent firearm injury and death.
Another PSA in the series features healthcare professionals speaking directly to other clinicians on their unique role in preventing firearm injuries through collaborative conversations with their patients. The video instructs healthcare professionals to visit AgreeToAgree.org/HealthCare for resources on how to have collaborative gun violence prevention dialogue with families.
For more information on the “Agree to Agree” effort and to access resources such as conversation guides and shareable graphics that educate and encourage audiences to take individual steps to protect communities and children, visit AgreeToAgree.org.
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