Shepard Program

 

 

 

Esther, who is 72, fell and broke her hip a few months back.  After surgery and outpatient physical therapy, she was back on her feet within weeks.  The walker she bought to use during her recovery now sits in the garage - she doesn't need it anymore.  It is hardly worth trying to sell it for a few dollars or even put in in a yard sale, so what to do with it?  She decided to call the SHEPARD program and donate it to someone in need.

The Cheshire County Sheriff's Department, working in conjunction with Maplewood Nursing Home, has developed the SHEPARD program (Sheriff's Project to Help Residents for Recycling) which is intended to assist Cheshire County residents in recycling used medical equipment to people in need throughout the County.  Maplewood Nursing Home, working in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, will arrange for pickup of donated equipment, which will then be brought to Maplewood Nursing Home.  This donated equipment will be logged in by the Maplewood Physical Therapy staff, who will make any necessary minor repairs and adjustments.  Requests for equipment will be matched against the inventory of available donations, and if a piece of equipment is available, the Sheriff's Department will deliver it to the requestor's home.
 

Robert Ritz fixes a wheelchair
Robert Ritz, Rehab Technician

The Sheriff's Deputies drive all over the County on business and are able to pick up or deliver used medical equipment throughout the County.  Medical equipment sitting unused in someone's spare room or attic and could be put back into service.  

Deputy Sheriff Trevor Croteau in front of sheriff's car.
Trevor Croteau, Deputy Sheriff

There are no delivery charges or any type of service fees involved with this operation.  Anyone who wishes to donate a small piece of medical equipment which is no longer in use, such as a wheelchair, walker, shower chair, or similar type of equipment, AND/OR anyone desiring a piece of medical equipment, may call Maplewood Nursing Home at 603 399-4912, to request a piece of equipment or for pickup of a donation.

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