POLST-trained facilitators are often physicians, APRNs, social workers or nurses responsible for developing plans of care for residents of long-term care facilities, home health, or hospice. Without an emphasis on the importance of ACP discussions and qualified facilitators, completion of the POLST form runs the risk of repeating the failures of past standard AD efforts that have focused only on form completion.

POLST was implemented statewide in New Hampshire in 2013 and we are offering training to health providers who want to be certified as POLST facilitators for colleagues and staff in their organization and community.

The course focuses on communication skills— initiating POLST conversations, assisting in making informed end-of-life decisions, and learning techniques to create POLST plans. The successful implementation of a POLST program must be complemented by professionals who have developed the necessary communication skills to initiate advance care planning discussions that help individuals establish medical and non-medical goals of care.

For more information about POLST go to: http://healthynh.com/index.php/provider-orders-for-life-sustaining-treatment-polst.html

To Register: Email mkane@spearehospital.com with your name, agency, and contact information by June 9th to ensure space is available

This Event is Free of charge and funded by a grant from Community Health Services Network, LLC

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 INSTRUCTORS

• Brian Kugel is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in community and institutional health care, mental health, and geriatric settings.
• Phil Lawson is a board certified hospice medical director and palliative care consultant with over 20 years experience in providing end of life care in New Hampshire.

To Register: Email mkane@spearehospital.com with your name, agency, and contact information by June 9th to ensure space is available

This Event is Free of charge and funded by a grant from Community Health Services Network, LLC

Speare Memorial Hospital presents the 7th annual It’s A Guy Thing! This men’s only health event is about breaking down barriers and sharing knowledge and experience in a casual atmosphere. The evening will include a buffet from Biederman’s Deli, a beer tasting with Woodstock Inn Brewery, a speaker, a discussion panel with Speare doctors, and raffles.

It’s a Guy Thing! will be held at Speare Memorial Medical Office Building in Plymouth on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SCHEDULE

5 – 6 p.m.    Buffet by Biederman’s & Beer Tasting by Woodstock Inn Brewery

6 p.m.          Introducing… Weight Loss Surgery Center, and Acid Reflux & Heartburn Center

•  Presentation by Dr. Casey, Plymouth General Surgery

7 p.m.      Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Men’s Health and Aren’t Afraid To Ask 

This is your opportunity to have a panel of Speare doctors answer your health questions.

• What’s normal, what’s not?
• What symptoms should concern you?
• Are you damaging your organs?
• What are you at risk of developing?
• How can you prevent illness and injury?

Submit questions at event or in advance to: ktarbox@spearehospital.com

RAFFLE PRIZES

At the end of the evening, we’ll pull the names of the winners for our raffle prizes.

TICKETS

$15 – Space is limited and advanced purchase is recommended

Tickets are available for purchase at the Speare Memorial Hospital registration desk and online on Eventbrite.

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Community Engagement Open House for Granite Advantage (GA) members who go to or live near Speare Memorial Hospital. The goal of the Community Engagement Open House is to help GA members take the necessary steps to comply with the Community Engagement requirement and keep their health insurance through Granite Advantage Medicaid.

Granite Advantage replaces the NH Health Protection Program’s Premium Assistance Program. Granite Advantage clients now receive insurance from a health plan provided by a Managed Care Organization (MCO), either New Hampshire Healthy Families or Well Sense.

Learn how you can meet the Granite Advantage community engagement requirement at an Open House on Thursday, July 11th, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm at Speare Memorial Hospital’s, 16 Hospital Rd., Plymouth, in the Cafe Annex.

DHHS representatives will be on-site at the hospital to meet with you and help you apply for an exemption or learn about work, volunteering, and other approved Community Engagement activities. Walk-ins are welcome and no reservation is required.

It’s a Guy Thing! will be held at Speare Memorial Medical Office Building in Plymouth on Monday, November 18, 2019, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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PRESENTATIONS

Get to Know Your Prostate: Learn what problems to stay alert to
Dr. Ronald Yap, Urologist, Concord Hospital & Speare Memorial Hospital

Beware of Colon Cancer! How to prevent it and detect it -Weight Loss & Surgery-
Dr. James Koren, Plymouth General Surgery

Feel So Good it Shows
The experts from RehabFit will help you be your healthy best

TICKETS

$15 – Space is limited and advanced purchase is recommended.

Tickets are available online on Eventbrite and at the Speare Memorial Hospital registration desk.