The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has granted Concord Hospital a $5,500 Arts in Health Grant. To improve the mental health of hospital patients, Certified Music Practitioners (CMP) will perform live therapeutic music with prize money. The grant was given based on the Hospital’s year-long experience employing therapeutic music to engage patients suffering...
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Merrimack County Local Food Guide 2023
CONCORD, NH – The Merrimack County Conservation District (MCCD) has developed and printed its local food guide for 2023. This resource lists the county’s dairy, produce, and specialty food farms. It also informs readers about the simple accessibility of our county’s local bounty. Merrimack County farms provide a diverse range of agricultural products, from bees...
All You Need To Know About The Moonlight Gala Hosted by The Concord Hospital Trust
The purpose of this event is to raise money for essential cutting-edge technologies that will be used at the Payson Center for Cancer Care. The Moonlight Gala will be hosted by Concord Hospital Trust on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The charming Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord, New Hampshire, will host the event. The cocktail...
NH DHHS’s Smart Approach: Navigating Medicaid Eligibility with Precision and Care
The state is trying to keep residents insured Medicaid if they are eligible or another program such as the federally subsidized Marketplace. By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin The termination of the federal pandemic health emergency permitted states to eliminate Medicaid payments for persons who no longer qualified for the first time since the outbreak....
This Month, Granite Staters Will Be Living Free and Eating Locally
On August 1st, over 100 New Hampshire businesses and organizations will join the NH Food Alliance (NHFA) to launch 2023 NH Eats Local Month. NHFA and its NH Eat Local Month allies will be encouraging Granite Staters to eat food grown, harvested, and produced in New Hampshire during August, as well as celebrating the farmers,...
Status of the Forensic Psychiatric Unit Construction at New Hampshire Hospital
87The new forensic psychiatric hospital will be constructed next to New Hampshire Hospital. The new structure is intended to replace the Secure Psychiatric Unit, which is now housed at the men’s prison. CONCORD, N.H. The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the New Hampshire facility...
Cyanobacteria Alerts Impact 9 New Hampshire Beaches
New Hampshire Environmental Services Issue Warnings for Algal Blooms and Fecal Bacteria in Recreational Waters. Concord, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services recently released beach and water body inspection updates, revealing nine active advisories and warnings due to harmful algal blooms and fecal bacteria. Cyanobacteria Alerts Fecal bacteria advisories are currently in...
New Hampshire Ranks As “Best State” Due to Opportunities and Low Crime
Concord, New Hampshire – When selecting a new place to live, Americans prioritize access to quality schools, healthcare, and employment opportunities. According to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best states, some states outperform others in serving their residents and supporting their communities. New Hampshire placed 6th out of 50 states in...
Two New Hampshire Buildings Will Go Teal This Month as Part of an Alzheimer’s Awareness Event
MANCHESTER, NH – The City Hall Plaza Tower and Hotel Concord will be lit up with teal on November 3rd during The Light the World in Teal campaign to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s during its Awareness Month. People and places around the world “go teal” to raise awareness and show support for the millions of...