Press Releases

Exeter Hospital's Position on Senate Bill 505 (SB 505)

Exeter Hospital Seeks to Expand Health Care District (Exeter News-Letter, March 5, 2010)

Synergy Health Web Site Receives Industry Awards (Portsmouth Herald, March 1, 2010)

Synergy Health and Fitness Web Site is Recognized (Portsmouht Herald, February 28, 2010)

Exeter Hospital Knee, Hip Replacement Center Earns Distinction (Foster's Daily Democrat, February 24, 2010)

Exeter Health Resources Reports Increase in Aid (Exeter News-Letter, February 23, 2010)

Core Physicians Named to Honor Roll (Exeter News-Letter, February 23, 2010)

Local Pediactrician Expanding Care to Dominican Republic (Exeter News-Letter, February 23, 2010

February is American Heart Month (Seacoast Sunday, February 21, 2010)

Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Back (Exeter News-Letter, February 17, 2010)

Vascular Surgeon Named "Fellow" (Exeter News-Letter, February 16, 2010)

Police are Credited with Saving Life (Portsmouth Herald, February 10, 2010)

Seacoast Comes Through in Tragic Times (Exeter News Letter, February 12, 20010)

Core Physicians' Open House (Carriage Towne News, February 11, 2010)

New Low Dose Breast Radiation Therapy (WMUR New Hampshire, February 11, 2010)

Exeter Hospital Awarded Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Knee and Hip Replcement(SM) (PR Newswire, February 10, 2010)

Exeter Doctor Prepares for Mission to Orphanage in Dominican Republic (Foster's Daily Democrat, February 5, 2010)

Three Area Hospitals Named to Health Care Honor Roll Wentworth-Douglass, Frisbie, Exeter Make List (Foster's Daily Democrat, February 1, 2010)

Salient Surgical Technologies Joins With Healthcare Providers to Donate Medical Supplies and Treatment to Victims of Haiti Earthquake (Arthemia, January 31, 2010)

Salient Surgical Technologies, Exeter Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center Donate Medical Supplies to Haiti (The Medical News, January 30, 2010)

Stratham Doctor Returns from Missin Trip to Vietnam (Portsmouth Herald, January 30, 2010)

Kahan Helps Vietnamese Doctors (Foster's Daily Democrat, (January 27, 2010)

Exeter Hospital Sends Equipment, Supplies to Haiti (Exeter News-Letter, January 26, 2010)

Core Physicians Named to Physician Group Honor Roll (Seacoast Sunday, January 17, 2010)

Core Physicians Makes Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll (Foster's Daily Democrat, January 15, 2010)

Integrated Orthopaedics/Core Physicians Changes Name (Foster's Daily Democrat, January 15, 2010)

Stratham Doctor Returns from Mission Trip to Vietnam (Foster's Daily Democrat, January 15, 2010)

Onychomychosis - A Pesky Problem (Seacoast Sunday, January 10, 2010)

Chismark Named Fellow with American College of Surgeons (Seacoast Sunday, January 10, 2010)

Dr. Replogle Joins Mill Pond ( Foster's Daily Democrat, January 9, 2010)

Chismark Becomes Fellow of American College of Surgeons (Foster's Daily Democrat, January 9, 2010)

Core Physicians Launches Web Site (Exeter News-Letter, January 5, 2010)

Simon Todd Abel is New Year's Baby (Exeter News-Letter, January 5, 2010)

Exeter Hospital Named to Honor Roll (Exeter News-Letter, January 3, 2010)

New Year's Birth not the First for Family of Newmarket (Portsmouth Herald, January 2, 2010)

Core Physicians Welcomes William Johnson (Exeter News-Letter, December 29, 2009)

Mrs. Claus Makes Stop at Exeter Hospital (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, December 25, 2009)

Dot Carlisle Happy to be Home before Holidays (Exeter News-Letter, December 17, 2009)

Local Woman Learns to Walk Again in Time for Christmas (Portsmouth Herald, December 16, 2009)

$100,00 to Benefit Children, Cancer Initiatives (Exeter News-Letter, December 15, 2009)

Paralyzed Durham Woman Walks in Time to Go Home for the Holidays (Foster's Daily Democrat, December 11, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Expands Pediatric Services (Exeter News-Letter, December 11, 2009)

Dr. Johnson Joins Atlantic Urology Associates (Exeter News-Letter, December 11, 2009)

Core Physicians Podiatry Opens on Hampton Road (Exeter News-Letter, December 11, 2009)

Physicians lauded for Community Involvement (Exeter, News-Letter, December 11, 2009)

Winter Sports Expo a Success (Carriage Towne News, December 10, 2009)

Should I Have My Children Get the H1N1 Vaccine? (Secoast Sunday December 6, 2009)

An Honorary Plaque at Exeter Hospital Honors Alumnae (Exeter News-Letter & Hampton Union)

Core Physicians Launches New Interactive Web Site for Patients (Exeter News-Letter & Hampton Union, November 29, 2009)

SeaCare Health Services celebrates 15 Years (Exeter News-Letter & Hampton Union, November 26, 2009)

Stepping Out in Gratitude (Union Leader, November 25, 2009)

Exeter Couple More Thankful Than Ever This Thanksgiving (Exeter News-Letter & Hampton Union, November 24, 2009)

Johnson Joins Core Physicians (Foster's Daily Democrat, November 20, 2009)

Should I have my children get the H1N1 influenza vaccine? (SeacoastParentsConnect.com, November 19,2009)

Kenick Set to Celebrate a Century (The Cabinet, 11/19/09)

Rallying for Roy Foundation (Exeter News-Letter, November 17, 2009)

American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast (Seacoast Online, Novemver 6, 2009)

Go Red for Women Tea (New Hampshire Business Review October 26, 2009)

Arm Yourself with Information about Breast Cancer (Seacoast Sunday, October 25,2009)

Spengler Joins Core Physicians - Integrated Orthopaedics (Seacoast Sunday, October 25, 2009)

Hampton Free Clinic Doc is Honored - Kaminski, Gladstone win Exeter Hospital Award (Portsmouth Herald and Exeter News-Letter, October 23, 2009)

Sexual Assault Support Services Hosting Awards in York (Fosters Daily Democrat, October 22, 2009)

Spengler Joins Core Physicians (Fosters Daily Democrat, October 20, 2009)

The Power of Pink: Cancer Survivors Walk for Awareness (Portsmouth Herald, Exeter News-Letter, Hampton Union, October 19, 2009)

Cottonwood Kids Adds Breastfeeding Hospital Offerings (Portsmouth Herald, October 18, 2009)

The Schizophrenia of Health Care Reform (Portsmouth Herald and Exeter News-Letter, October 18, 2009)

Pediatric Rehabilitation Expands Services (Foster's Daily Democrat, October 17, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Nurse Returns from Mission (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, October 13, 2009)

Exeter Takes Action with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 18 (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, October 13, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Prepares for Emergencies, Pandemic (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, October 13, 2009)

In Exeter: Health Care Reform Taking Place Already (Portsmouth Herald, Exeter News-Letter, and Hampton Union, October 9, 2009)

VNA, Fire Fighters Helping Seniors Put Best Foot Forward (Derry News, October 8, 2009)

True or False (New Hampshire Magazine, October 2009 issue)

Hospital Donates Van to Families First (Foster's Daily Democrat, September 30, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Helps Spread Awareness on Heart Disease (Exeter News-Letter, Hampton Union and York Weekly, September 29, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Donates Medical Van to Families First (Exeter News-Letter, September 25, 2009)

Go Red for Women Tea (Business NH, September 17, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Presents Master Plan (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, September 15, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Helps Sole Sistahs Run Reach the Beach Relay (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, September 15, 2009)

Can Swimming Cause Cramps? (Portsmouth Herald, September 14, 2009)

Less Sugar Each Day Could Keep the Heart Doctor Away (Public News Service, September 14, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Nurse Returns from Missions Trip (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, September 11, 2009)

Nurses Know Bones (Advance for Nurses, Sept 2, 2009)

Exeter Pediatrician Answers Some Common Summertime Kid Questions (Seacoast Parents Connect , August 28, 2009)

Exeter Patient Care Experience (Portsmouth Herald, August 25, 2009)

Honorable Mentions: The Kathleen Schusler Scholarship Award Winners (Foster's Daily Democrat, August 23, 2009)

Center for Sleep Disorders Welcome Dr. Magauran (Exeter Newsletter, August 25, 2009)

Magauran New Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Disorders (Foster's Daily Democrat, August 22, 2009)

Hospital Among "Most Wired" for Use of Technology (August 2009)

Hospital Among "Most Wired" for Use of Information Technology (Porstmouth Herald, August 12, 2009)

Avoid Power Struggles Over Food (Portsmouth Herald, August 3, 2009)

Shoulder Pain Diagnosis and Treatment (Portsmouth Herald, July 5, 2009)

Local Doc is Pediatrician of the Year (Seacoast Parents Connect - SeacoastParentsConnect .com, July 7, 2009)

Image Makeovers (New Hampshire Magazine, June 2009 Issue)

Prazar is Pediatrician of the Year (Exeter News-Letter, June 30,2009; Portsmouth Herald, July 7, 2009)

Protecting Children from EEE and West Nile Virus (The Union Leader, June 28, 2009)

Increase 2-1-1 Calls Signal Need for Service (Nashua Telegraph, June 28, 2009)

Local Dietician's Healthy Eating Education Project Garners National Award (July 2009)

Exeter Doctor Named State Pediatrician of the Year (July 2009)

O'Neil Completes Training (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, June 19, 2009)

Litterini Named to Program Chair Position (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, June 16, 2009

Core Director Finishes Training (Portsmouth Herald, June 14, 2009)

Litterini Named APTA Program Chair (Fosters' Daily Democrat, May 29, 2009)

Business intelligence applications give organizations control (Healthcare IT News, Seacoast online, May 2009)

Thanks to Exeter Emergency Personnel (ExeterNewsletter, May 12, 2009)

Wharton, Hollister Recognized by Exeter Hospital (Fosters Daily Democrat, May 7, 2009)

Region's 2009 Nursing Excellence Finalists Announced (Nursing Spectrum, May 5, 2009)

Local Sisters Join Cancer Fight (Exeter News-Letter and Hampton Union, May 5, 2009)

13 Year Old Donates to Cancer Fund at Exeter Hospital (Exeter Newsletter and Hampton Union, May 3, 2009)

Diagnosing and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Seacoast Sunday, May 3, 2009)

Synergy Donates to Children's Fund (Exeter News-Letter and the Hampton Union, April 28, 2009)

Exeter Hospital's Doctors Honored (Exeter News-Letter and the Hampton Union, April 28, 2009)

Heart Group Joins Core Physicians (Exeter News-Letter and the Hampton Union,April 26, 2009)

Fighting Cancer (Foster's Daily Democrat, April 19, 2009)

Cooling System Helps Save Heart Attack Victim (WMUR's health feature story and video April 15, 2009)

Surgeons at Exeter Hospital First in State to Perform Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery (April 2009)

Stratham Man Recovers from Heart Attack to Run Boston Marathon (April 2009)

East Kingston Man Credits Team at Exeter Hospital with Saving His Life (March 2009)

Exeter Hospital on Cutting Edge for Breast Cancer Treatment (Exeter News-Letter, March 15, 2009

Hospital Offers Cutting Edge Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer (February 26, 2009)

New Non-Invasive Cooling Technology Helps Patient Regain Brain Function after Suffering a Cardiac Arrest (Portsmouth Herald, February 18, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Takes Mammography on the Road (February 5, 2009)

Free medical clinic in Hampton called a "godsend" (December 27, 2008)

More Vitamin D Urged for Children (Fosters Daily Democrat, December 18, 2009)

McGovern Promoted at Exeter Hospital (Exeter News-Letter and the Hampton Union, December 9, 2008)

Exeter Hospital Physicians Makes History (Exeter News-Letter & Hampton Union, December 6, 2008)

Atlantic Urology Associates Offers Treatment for Common Men's Health Problem(December 2008)

Exeter Hospital Offers "Cool" Treatment for Heart Attack Care (November 2008)

New Technology Enables National Stroke Experts to Aid Patients at Exeter Hospital (November 2008)

Core Physicians offers new procedure for sinus problem relief (Portsmouth Herald, September 18, 2008)

Hip and Knee Joint Preservation for the Active Adult (Exeter News-Letter, September 5, 2008)

Local Hospitals Thrive Amid Healthy Competition (Seacoast Ventures, Seacoast Media Group, August 28, 2008)

Students donate prayer flags (Exeter News-Letter, August 26, 2008)

Choosing a hot top for a greener parking lot (Boston Globe, July 27, 2008)

Tiny gold seeds help fight prostate cancer (Portsmouth Herald, July24, 2008)

Exeter Hospital Named 2008 Most Wired Hospital (Foster's Daily Democrat, August 2,2008)

Mission Driven (HHN's Most Wired Magazine, Summer 2008)

Exeter Hospitalto offer traveling digital mammography van (Exeter News-Letter, July 1, 2008)

Exeter Hospital Center for Cancer Care Offers New Technology to Treat Prostate Cancer(June 2008)

Exeter Hospital helps establish statewide health line (Portsmouth Herald, July 23,2008)

HealthReach Diabetes Center Receives National Recognition (June 2007) To read Exeter Newsletter Article, click here.

Core Physicians Dental Office First In Area to Use Environmentally Friendly Pavement in Design (June 2008)

Can you tell the gender of my baby by the baby's heart rate?
No. Some say that the baby's heart rate is an indication of the gender, but we have found that it is not an accurate indicator.

How long will I be in labor and when will my baby arrive?
Unfortunately, there is no way of answering this question. Every woman's labor is different, and there are many different variables that affect the length, effectiveness and time of your labor and delivery.

Will the epidural slow down my labor?
Sometimes, labor can go slower after an epidural. Because you are inactive, in bed, and not able to walk, it may slow down your labor. However, with some individuals an epidural may actually allow for relaxation. This relaxation may result in the baby moving more quickly through the birth canal. It is important to remember that while the epidural will take most of the pain away, you will still feel pressure from the baby moving through the birth canal.

When can I get my epidural?
An epidural is anesthesia that is placed in your back. It numbs your body from the waist down, and relieves most of the pain of labor. Different providers have different thoughts about when the epidural can be done. Some providers require a patient progress to four centimeters before they get the epidural. Others will allow for it sooner in labor. We suggest that you discuss this subject with your provider.

How do I know when it is time to push?
When you are fully dilated and the baby is in position, your body will tell you that it is time to push. The urge to push is natural and you may find your body doing it with no direction from you what-so-ever. At this point, as long as your are fully dilated, your nurse will help you through this final stage of labor.

How do I push effectively?
Use your abdominal muscles, positioning chin to chest, and take a deep breath and push, while pulling your legs up to your chest. This is the most effective way to help your baby advance through the birth canal.

Will the pain get worse as my labor progresses?
Yes. The pain of labor is something that can be controlled with relaxation techniques, medication, or by means of an epidural. You may also choose to practice Hypnobirthing, which is taught in a class prior to delivery. Any of these options are available in the Family Center to make your labor as comfortable as possible.

When will my milk come in?
The average length of time it takes for breast milk to come in is 3-5 days. This varies from one individual to another. If you have any questions, please feel free to call one of our Lactation Consultants at (603) 580-4324.