WOLFEBORO — Granite VNA is offering a six-week Living with Grief Support Group on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sessions will be held at the First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St. in Wolfeboro.
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank recently purchased $10,000 in tax credits to support construction at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. The hospital is leveraging tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support building a new operating room …
PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital has been awarded $500,000 in federal funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission to renovate a hospital-owned building into three transitional housing units for health care staff, addressing a critical workforce housing shortage in the Plymouth area.
CONCORD — Granite VNA has introduced a new program for older adults to improve brain health by strengthening recall and focus through simple writing and math exercises.
PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital recently welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Lakes Region Community College President Patrick Cate and longtime physician Dr. Theodore Capron.
CONCORD — Granite VNA is offering the online program Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week educational program that helps caregivers learn to take care of themselves. The program is on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care is now welcoming submissions for the eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. From now until April 26, students in fifth through 12th grades are invited to share original creative pieces that express their experiences with men…
LACONIA — The Concord Hospital Laconia and Franklin Regional Council welcomed current and prospective members of the Lakes Region Giving Society of the Concord Hospital Trust in November for an
As more and more older adults are choosing to age in place, the need for home modifications to accommodate physical changes in people is growing. Most homes today are designed using military specs that match the physical abilities and stature of the typical 18-year-old male.
There are many benefits that come with getting older, and there are also factors to be aware of when it comes to our health and wellness. As we age our body’s natural defenses become less reliable and as a result, seniors are more susceptible to infection — including pneumonia. Pneumonia is …
LACONIA — Granite VNA will host Caregiver Connection both online and in town this month.
If you look around your community and workplace, you will notice that many Americans are quite large and do not look healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show that 6 in 10 Americans suffer from one or more mild to severe chronic medical conditions: heart disease…
CONCORD — Granite VNA has promoted two leaders to expanded roles. Jennifer Brechtel has been promoted to director of community engagement and Brittany Cumba has been promoted to manager of quality. Brechtel previously held the role of director of community health and Cumba served as clinical…
LACONIA — Lakes Region Mental Health Center recently recognized two community members at its Annual Meeting. The event was a ‘60s Gala held at the Lakeport Opera House. The theme was celebrating 60 years of serving the Greater Lakes Region community's mental health and well-being. Each year,…
LACONIA — Concord Hospital — Laconia has been officially designated a Primary Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare, marking an advancement in stroke care for the Lakes Region and further strengthening Concord Hospital Health System’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based emergency…
The holiday season brings celebrations, family gatherings, and, often, tables piled with sugary desserts, rich casseroles, and indulgent drinks. For those managing blood sugar, whether living with diabetes, prediabetes, or just wanting to stay balanced; holidays can be challenging. Luckil…
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