
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
3 East is a 30-bed adult med/surg department serving a patient population that consists of orthopedics, neurosurgical and general medicine and general surgical.
Average Patient: Nurse ratio – 5:1 days, 6:1 nights
The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care by utilizing a patient-centered approach incorporating the Professional Practice Model, providing patient-centered care through teamwork and collaboration to achieve quality patient outcomes.

Southern New Hampshire Health is a nonprofit health system, including Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a DNV-accredited 188-bed acute care facility located in the heart of downtown Nashua; Foundation Medical Partners, southern New Hampshire’s largest team of primary and specialty care providers, including 70+ practices; and five walk-in Immediate Care locations offering care 7 days a week in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.