Hiking, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, landscaping, boating, cutting/splitting/stacking firewood or walking his dog, Piper.  This is John “Jack” Sheffield’s New Hampshire lifestyle and one he and his wife, Sally, fully embrace.  It is why they moved to Campton 12 years ago, so they could live it every day. About four years ...

Friday, February 6, 2015 marked the 12-year anniversary of The American Heart Association's "National Wear Red Day". This massive national public awareness day is held the first Friday in February to raise awareness about heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it's 80% preventable. ...

By Michele Hutchins, MBA,  Director of Community Relations Some days the best medicine may simply be a hug, but on other days, it’s helping parents understand the right questions to ask to get their child the right care, at the time. From band aids and temperature taking, to setting the ...

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) during the first week of January 2015, the levels of influenza in the United States remained elevated.  You may have noticed that even more people in your community are coming down with the flu this year compared to last year.  In fact, ...

Prevention is Key to Staying Healthy During Flu Season GET VACCINATED Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, sick days from work and school, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. Click here for more information on the flu vaccine from the CDC. WASH YOUR HANDS The flu ...

Area knitters and crocheters spent the past three months making 90 plus caps that were donated to Speare Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Clinic, a regional affiliate of Dartmouth Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Marcia Anderson (center), Marge Mitchell (l) and Elizabeth Dunkling (r) presented the colorful assortment of caps to the Oncology staff ...