Special Care Nursery at Catholic Medical Center
Dael B. Harrison, PA-C
Manchester, NH- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester welcomed their newest provider Dael B. Harrison, PA-C to the Special Care Nursery at Catholic Medical Center. Ms. Harrison is a board-certified from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She completed her Master of Medical Science through the Yale University Physician Associate Program.
The Mom’s Place at Catholic Medical Center recently opened a Special Care Nursery designed specifically for infants who are born as early as 32 weeks and need a little extra time to grow. The program is designed to minimize separation between parents and baby, encourage bonding and attachment, and give parents greater confidence in assuming their role as primary care givers when it’s time to go home.
SMH Welcomes New CRNA to Anesthesiology
Steven Ball
PLYMOUTH, N.H. - An emergency medical technician since age 18, a paramedic, a nurse since 2002, and a certified registered nurse anesthetist since 2008, caring for patients has been a way of life for Steven Ball. As the newest member of Speare Memorial Hospital’s anesthesia team, Mr. Ball brings all that experience together “to give people confidence when they are nervous” before a surgical procedure. Mr. Ball says that he pursued a career in anesthesia because he wanted the independence that anesthesia practice brings, and the goal of matching individual patient needs with the science of the medications. He explains “I most enjoy the thought process of best managing patient outcomes based on how the medicines work. There are many different ways to administer anesthesia – general anesthesia, intrathecal, epidural, peripheral nerve blocks, sedation, but each patient and situation is different.”
“Steve’s breadth and depth of professional experience, and having worked in a large, urban hospital, is a tremendous asset to our hospital and patients,” says Dr. Timothy Lyons, director of anesthesiology. “More importantly, not only is his move to central New Hampshire a good fit professionally, but personally. He and his wife were looking for the right combination of a place to work, live, and play” Originally from Wakefield, Mass, Mr. Ball and his wife, Emily, were drawn to Speare Memorial Hospital because growing up he had spent time on Lake Winnipesaukee and in the Franconia area. They both enjoy the outdoors and are excited about the accessibility to mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, camping, climbing, backpacking, skiing, and kayaking, a few of their favorite activities.
After graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Mr. Ball first worked in Hartford, Conn, both as a trauma and cardiothoracic ICU nurse. He received his CRNA degree from the New Britain School of Nurse Anesthesia and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences: Anesthesia from Central Connecticut State University. Following his anesthesia residency and training, Mr. Ball worked at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn.
New Administrator of Retirement Community
Melvin M. Aaron
LEBANON, NH-Alice Peck Day Health Systems in Lebanon, N.H., announced the appointment of Melvin M. Aaron of Norwich, Vt. as the Associate Administrator of its Harvest Hill retirement community, beginning Monday, August 2. Ron Andrews, current Administrator of Harvest Hill and the Woodlands, will be focusing her attention on administering The Woodlands at Harvest Hill, APD’s recently built independent living facility.
Mr. Aaron has over two decades’ experience in long term care leadership. He joined APD in January as Administrator of the Recovery and Enhanced Care Center. He had served most recently as a consultant for Long Term Care Management Group, providing health care consultation services in the Northeast. Previously, he served as Administrative Director at Caritas Brooklyn-Queens Health Care in Jamaica, N.Y., where he implemented quality improvement programs that improved resident satisfaction, and as Executive Administrator at River Valley Care Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Aaron received his M.B.A. and MS in Health Care Administration from Long Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for Aging.
Vice President of Mission Integration and Ethics Named
Nashua, NH – St. Joseph Hospital announced that Kathleen (Kathie) Rice Orshak, MA, CAVS has accepted the position of Vice President of Mission Integration and Ethics. In this role, Kathie will be leading St. Joseph Hospital to fulfill their mission of providing compassionate care that contributes to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for our community of patients, family, friends and neighbors. She will also be working closely with the mission of the Grey Nuns, founders of St. Joseph Hospital, and with the mission of Covenant Health Systems.
Kathie will be overseeing the Spiritual Care Department, which helps provide services to patients and caregivers of all faiths/religious denominations. She will also oversee the St. Marguerite d’Youville Fund, which provides assistance to employees, patients and community members paying for emergency prescriptions, medical supplies devices, or who may need emergency fuel assistance.
Kathie started at St. Joseph Hospital in August 1999 as the Manager of Volunteer Services and SAGE, a program to promote healthy living in individuals over 55. She transitioned to the Director of Volunteer Services & Health Ministries in June 2009. Kathie has helped St. Joseph Hospital to grow their volunteer resources to over 250 community members. Kathie has also been the driving force behind St. Joseph Hospital’s Project Search program, which gives individuals with developmental challenges a positive environment to train in a variety of skills and find employment.
Kathie holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Emmanuel College in Boston and holds National Certification for Directors of Volunteers (CAVS). Before joining St. Joseph Hospital, she held roles of Community and Parish Social Ministry Coordinator and Director of Development for NH Catholic Charities and was a Therapist and Community Organizer for the Community Council of Nashua. She also served a four-year term on the National Advisory Council for the US Catholic Bishops.
ELLIOT HEALTH SYSTEM NAMES JENNIFER DRISCOLL DARIUS TO SENIOR TEAM
Jennifer Driscoll Darius
Manchester, NH—Elliot Health System announced the addition of Jennifer Driscoll Darius to their Senior Leadership team as the Vice President, Planning and Business Development. Jennifer joined Elliot in October of 2007 as Director of Planning and Business Development. Since that time, she has led strategic initiatives to obtain Certificate of Need approval for projects in Londonderry and at River’s Edge. She supports the Elliot Board Strategic Planning process, and she is leading the re-organization of the Community Benefits Reporting System.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Welcomes New Provider
Lauren M. Burke, NNP-BC
Manchester, NH- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester welcomed their newest provider, Lauren M. Burke, NNP-BC to the Special Care Nursery at Catholic Medical Center. Ms. Burke is a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). She completed her graduate studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The Mom’s Place at Catholic Medical Center recently opened a Special Care Nursery designed specifically for infants who are born as early as 32 weeks and need a little extra time to grow. The program is designed to minimize separation between parents and baby, encourage bonding and attachment, and give parents greater confidence in assuming their role as primary care givers when it is time to go home.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Radiology
Todd A. Noce, DO
Manchester, NH – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester announced the arrival of Todd A. Noce, DO to the Radiology Department located at 100 Hitchcock Way in Manchester. Dr. Noce is board certified in diagnostic radiology. His clinical interests are cross sectional imaging, which includes MR and CT, and image guided procedures.
Dr. Noce received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. He completed his residency programs in internal medicine and radiology at the University Of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT. In addition, Dr. Noce completed his cross sectional imaging fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH
Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) Welcomes MD to the Pediatric Endocrinology Department
Nancy J. Charest, MD
Manchester, NH – Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) welcomes their newest provider Nancy J. Charest, MD to the Pediatric Endocrinology Department. Dr. Charest will work alongside a team of providers treating conditions that may include diabetes, genetic syndromes, growth problems, hypoglycemia, and thyroid disorders.
Dr. Charest’s clinical interests include disorders of sexual differentiation, pubertal disorders and growth disorders. She received her medical degree at the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in Farmington, CT, where she also completed her pediatric residency program. In addition, Dr. Charest completed her pediatric endocrinology fellowship program at the University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC.
