Monadnock Community Hospital

Name :

Monadnock Community Hospital

Address  :

452 Old Street Road

Town  :

Peterborough

State  :

New Hampshire

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

03458

Phone  :

603 924 7191

Web URL  :


Description

ABOUT MCH
In 1919 Robert M Parmelee donated his summer home in Peterborough for use as a community hospital and in 1923 quotThe Peterborough Hospitalquot opened its doors Parmelee hoped that his contribution would create a local hospital that the residents of the area would consider their own and would continue to support in the coming years Mr Parmelees dream of a communitysupported hospital has become a reality Monadnock Community Hospital is an integral part of the healthcare community in the Monadnock Region

MCH Today
The major strength of MCH is found in the ability of our physicians and staff to offer extensive services utilizing stateoftheart technology while maintaining the personalized care of a community hospital MCH is a 25bed Critical Access Hospital offering Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Obstetrics Pediatrics and Mental Health services In addition a wide variety of outpatient services are available including Pulmonary Cardiac and Physical Rehabilitation 24hour Emergency Care a fully equipped laboratory and an extensive Radiology department MCH is blessed with strong leadership and a dedicated community that allows us to meet the everchanging requirements of todays healthcare environment As that environment changes MCH is also committed to changing and providing the communities we serve with appropriate and innovative programs

The Staff and Board of Trustees at Monadnock Community Hospital are committed to the following Mission Vision and Values statement

Our Mission
We are committed to providing excellence in community healthcare

Our Vision
We will provide an environment of healing that inspires people to achieve a higher level of health and wellbeing

Our Values
Care Collaboration Openness Trust Excellence Performance Accountability and Discipline
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