NH Life Sciences Welcomes Elliot Health System to its Growing Membership
The Elliot will be the first hospital to join NHLS—demonstrating the important collaboration between industry and front-line healthcare providers to advance medical innovations and improve patient outcomes.
BEDFORD, NH – NH Life Sciences announced today that Elliot Health System is the first healthcare organization in the state to join NHLS’ growing membership. As the most comprehensive non-profit healthcare system in southern New Hampshire with the busiest emergency department in the state—caring for more than 55,000 patients annually—The Elliot is on the leading edge of advancing patient care in New Hampshire. Elliot Health System’s membership in NHLS opens additional opportunities for collaboration and partnership between industry and providers caring for patients at the bedside.
“We are delighted to welcome Elliot Health System into our membership,” said Andrea Hechavarria, President and CEO of NHLS. “As NHLS continues to advance life sciences across the state, members like Elliot Health System will play a critical part in showcasing how the latest in medical innovation is improving the lives of patients in New Hampshire communities.”
“The Elliot mission to Inspire Wellness, Heal our Patients, and Serve with Compassion in Every Interaction is driven through innovation and bringing state-of-the-art care to our community that is bolstered by dedicated staff serving the complex healthcare needs of our patients,” said Kelli Rafferty, Executive Director of Philanthropy & Community Benet for Elliot Health System and SolutionHealth. “We are proud to be the first healthcare system to join this important organization. We will focus our membership in NHLS on sharing stories of direct patient care, driving innovation, and being part of groundbreaking transformation that improves the well-being of people in New Hampshire. We continually pioneer community healthcare and NHLS is pioneering the robust life science industry for all.”
As a non-profit health system, The Elliot is dedicated to ensuring the patients it serves have access to high quality, comprehensive health services and cutting-edge treatments. From nationally recognized maternity care to expertise in emergency care and acute care – delivered by compassionate, skilled primary and specialty care providers – The Elliot is here for New Hampshire 24/7. The Elliot recently announced the addition of heart surgery to its growing Elliot Heart and Vascular Center, with new innovations expected in 2025.
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About Elliot Health System, a member of SolutionHealth:
Elliot Health System is a non-profit organization serving the healthcare needs of the community since 1890. The largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire, Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility and the first community hospital in the state, serves as the cornerstone of the health system. Elliot is home to Manchester’s designated Regional Trauma Center, Elliot Breast Health Center, Elliot Urgent Care, a Level 3 Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Elliot Medical Group, Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at The Elliot, Elliot Senior Health Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire, 1-Day Surgery Center, Elliot Memory & Mobility Center, NH Arthritis Center, Elliot Retail Pharmacy, Elliot Medical Centers in Bedford, Londonderry, Hooksett, and The Elliot at River’s Edge.
About New Hampshire Life Sciences (NHLS):
Established in 2023, NHLS is the statewide life sciences association—built by the industry, for the industry. Our mission is to foster growth and awareness of the life sciences industry in New Hampshire and to attract and retain world-class talent and innovation to the Granite State. New Hampshire's life sciences industry includes more than 600 companies, across five major industry groups (medical device manufacturing, medical equipment/supplies, research and development, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and medical and diagnostic laboratories). In 2021, New Hampshire’s life sciences cluster contributed approximately $3 billion to NH’s gross regional product and $4.3 billion in sales.
Media Contact NH Life Sciences:
Andrea Hechavarria