March is Maple Sugaring Month in New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association will be hosting the 20th Annual Maple Weekend on March 28 – 29, 2015. Sugar makers statewide will be opening their doors to the public and inviting them to share in the centuries-old craft of maple sugaring. Click here for a list of participating […]
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Area knitters once again came together to lend their talents by knitting and donating 110 baby caps to the Birthing Suite at Speare Memorial Hospital to be given to newborns before their discharge home. The effort was led by the New Hampton Community Church in partnership with Rumney Baptist Church, Plymouth Regional Senior Center, Newfound
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Dr. Dana Merrithew has returned to his primary care roots, joining the patient care team at Speare Primary Care. Well known in the community, Dr. Merrithew has most recently been a familiar face as one of the hospitalists at Speare Memorial Hospital—a hospital-based physician responsible for coordinating a patient’s care in the hospital. Trained as
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Thanks to all the runners and walkers who came out on March 14, 2015 to participate in the 2nd annual Speare Shamrock Shuffle 5K in Plymouth, NH. Speare’s Shamrock Shuffle was developed in response to an identified community health need to live a more active lifestyle. The event encouraged participants of all ages and abilities and was not officially
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On March 17th millions of people around the world celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. It’s a day full of traditions. Some are centuries old directly related to celebrating the Patron Saint of Ireland and others are more recent where everyone is Irish for a day, green beer is the drink of the day and anyone not wearing
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Data Shows Program is Working as Planned Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) released a report today showing the positive impact that the New Hampshire Health Protection Plan (NHHPP), the bipartisan approach to extending private health insurance coverage to more low-income, uninsured residents in New Hampshire that was adopted last year, is
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We all know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, a family member, a friend, a coworker, or maybe yourself. For many, it is being embraced by love, support and encouraging words that help them through their journey. It is in the spirit of this shared experience we invite you to join our Oncology Team and
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Sewing, it’s who Margaret “Peggy” Brown of Rumney is. It is what she does . . . her therapy . . .her passion. Daily she can be found in her sewing nook creating her signature pieces— colorful, reversible fleece vests, jackets and snowsuits for children. At the same time she may be also piecing together
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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 ago Jack started to notice
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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. To show our commitment to
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