Emergency Medicine | Cheshire Medical Center
Emergency Medicine • Keene, NH • Since 1892
About
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, is a 115-bed, nonprofit hospital and the only hospital in Cheshire County. It is part of the Dartmouth Health network (Dartmouth–Hitchcock Keene) and offers emergency, primary, and specialty care to the Monadnock Region. Key details: - Location: Keene, New Hampshire (HQ at 580 Court Street) - Services: Emergency department, primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based medical services - Ownership/Network: Private nonprofit; part of Dartmouth Health - Founded: 1892 (rebuilt as Cheshire Medical Center in 1973) - Capacity: 115 beds; FAA helipad available - Contact: Main phone 603-354-5400; patient/community inquiries - Additional notes: The center is sometimes referenced as Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene and operates multiple locations (7 offices total) in NH If your focus is Emergency Medicine specifically, Cheshire Medical Center provides an accredited ER with 24/7 emergency care as part of its acute services, supported by the larger Dartmouth Health network for specialty referrals and coordinated care.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
580 Court Street, Keene, NH
Phone
+1-603-354-6600
volunteers@cheshire-med.com
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Emergency Care
Emergency Department on-site with triage and emergency care; Medical Forensic Care Team available; 911 guidance
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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We treat all emergency patients regardless of their ability to pay. If you think you cannot pay for treatment, ask the registrar for financial assistance help when you arrive.
Pay as you go, Financial assistance available
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Is the Emergency Department open 24/7?
Yes, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What should I do if I think I cannot pay for treatment?
Ask the registrar for financial assistance help when you arrive.
When should I call 911?
If someone is experiencing life-threatening symptoms, don't wait! Call 911 or transport them to the Emergency Department. If you call 911, emergency medicine professionals can give pre-hospital treatment immediately.
What is triage like in the ED?
Triage nurses assess patients; they may ask about your medical problem, medical history, allergies, and current medications to determine priority of care.
Is there urgent primary care for less serious issues?
Yes, Cheshire’s urgent primary care visits may provide faster and more affordable care for common illnesses or minor injuries.
Is the Emergency Department open for all hours?
Yes, the ED is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Can I get financial assistance for payment if needed?
We treat all emergency patients regardless of their ability to pay; ask the registrar for financial assistance help when you arrive.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.6 out of 5 (87 reviews)
- NH Health Cost (Patient Experience Survey): 6 out of 10 recommendation rate (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Professional and patient-focused emergency staff (in some experiences)
- Competent doctors (mentioned in isolated positive feedback)
Common complaints
- Cleanliness concerns
- Long wait times in Emergency Department and urgent care
- Poor communication from staff and doctors
- Perceived lack of compassion or competence in some encounters
- Difficulties with follow-up appointments and callbacks
- Concerns regarding facility signage and navigation
"Recent Emergency services experiences were really good. Superb receptionists, lab techs, radiology, transport, techs, RNs,Paramedics and APRNs... But the place is FILTHY and impossible to find parking, or the way around the interior."
— WebMD review, Nov 8, 2025"The ER blatantly ignored a confirmed case of pyelonephritis the first visit and dismissed my pain and dehydration... Patient advocates take the complaints and make you feel stupid for making them."
— MedicalRecords.com user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cheshire Medical Center Offers Free CPR trainings During EMS Week - My Keene Now — May 19, 2026
- With cool demeanor, EMT-turned Cheshire nurse offers 'patient' care | Local News | keenesentinel.com — Jan 17, 2026
- Cheshire Medical Center expands residency program with six new family medicine doctors - My Keene Now — Jul 23, 2025
- Tricia Zahn — May 28, 2026
- Cheshire Medical Center ICU nurse honored for compassion after front-line COVID work — Jan 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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