Lamprey Health Care Hires Three Behavioral Health Providers to Slash Wait Times and Expand Access
Lamprey Health Care is taking bold action to improve access to mental health services by adding three new Behavioral Health (BH) providers to its team.
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Helping Our Community Navigate Emergency Care Choices
"One topic that surfaced repeatedly was confusion surrounding freestanding emergency rooms and how they differ from both urgent care centers and traditional hospital emergency departments."
Shaheen hears from diabetes advocates in Nashua as insulin bill advances in Senate
"Over 100,000 in New Hampshire have Type 1, not to mention Type 2, who need insulin. And so, this is not only the right thing to do, but it's an opportunity for us to provide some relief for so many families who are really struggling with high costs."
AMR's August report: Nashua and Manchester trending to end 2026 with the lowest number of suspected opioid ODs since 2015
In Nashua, through August, the data indicates that Nashua is continuing to trend downward on an annual basis for suspected opioid ODs at 7% lower than the previous year which would result in a record low.
St. Joseph School of Nursing Celebrates 21 Graduates at 35th Commencement Ceremony
The August 2026 graduating class represented both of the School’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) pathways: 10 graduates from the accelerated one-year program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and 11 graduates from the traditional two-year ASN progra
Southern New Hampshire Health Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting
The full-service retail pharmacy focuses on serving people in the community, including patients being discharged from the hospital and those who want a more personalized experience for medication ordering, pick-up, and counseling.
St. Joseph Hospital Earns American College of Surgeons Trauma Verification with Zero Deficiencies
St. Joseph Hospital has earned verification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), achieving national recognition for the strength of its trauma program and its commitment to providing high-quality trauma care close to home.
Sen. Shaheen tours new PET/CT system at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
The permanent, in-house PET imaging system is one of three of its type in New Hampshire. Since it came online, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has seen a 16.5% increase in exam volume, according to the hospital.
St. Joseph Hospital Earns American Heart Association Recognitions for Quality Patient Care
“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our clinical teams and their commitment to providing the highest quality care when our patients need us most,” said John Jurczyk, President of St. Joseph Hospital.
Respite for caregivers
This column is about respite care. Most people associate respite with service-providing care in relief of a primary caregiver, but it can be more subtle. Relief may be an effect, coming from support other than substitute care such as information, friendly visitors, a delivered meal
Southern New Hampshire Health Immediate Care Earns Prestigious Accreditation
All 5 of Southern NH Health’s walk-in Immediate Care locations were included and accredited during the process for the scope of services they each provide, including for telehealth care
The Tooth Fairy Is Real, and She’s on the Road in Greater Nashua
With the new van, the organization can bring portable dental equipment, including X-rays, directly into schools to provide free preventive dental services. The Nashua Rotary Club, Northeast Delta Dental, the Nashua Lions Club and other community supporters helped fund the vehicle and equipment.
Ayotte signs bill requiring prosthetic coverage for adults
“This is going to give people an opportunity to live a quality life. We’re always talking about New Hampshire being the best place to live, work and raise a family. We want that for everybody. There’s 20,000 people missing a limb,” said Sen. Bill Gannon, R-Sandown, the bill’s lead sponsor.
NCC’s Workforce Solutions program trains eight medical assistants for Southern New Hampshire Health
NASHUA, N.H. — Nashua Community College’s Workforce Solutions department held a graduation Thursday for its latest class of medical assistants. The 12-week training program is a collaboration among Nashua Community College, Southern New Hampshire Health and ApprenticeshipNH. Eight students completed the cohort and passed the Certified Clinical Medical
Southern NH Health Hosts Forum on Pressing Healthcare Issues Impacting Our Community
Nashua, NH - Dozens of non-profit organizations gathered at Nashua Community College for a forum, organized by Southern New Hampshire Health, to discuss several immediate healthcare concerns impacting the community. One issue was related to patients experiencing extremely long stays in hospitals. The other was educational awareness about the services
Senators Hassan, Wyden Press RFK Jr. on White House Involvement in Decision to Dismantle Vaccine Recommendations Panel
In April, RFK Jr. Testified to Senator Hassan That White House Staff and President Trump Approved of His Firing of All 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Contradicting Earlier Claims WASHINGTON – Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, and