CONWAY — The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) health subsidies, which were expanded during COVID-19 and the Inflation Reduction Act, are set to sunset at the end of December, and that could significantly impact middle-income families.
If you are on a Medicare Advantage Plan and live in Carroll County, big changes are coming. Your plan will end on Dec 31. This means that you will need to take action to keep coverage in place. For 2026, you’ll need to consider a Medicare Supplement and a Part D Prescription Drug plan.
By Raetha Stoddard
CONWAY — Assistance Canine Training Services recently presented a specialized training titled “Service Dogs on Scene: EMS Protocols, Safety and Support” for the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS at their training facility, Telling Tails in …
CONWAY — MaineHealth Memorial Hospital will host a series of drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this fall, offering community members a convenient way to protect their health.
CONCORD — On Monday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte joined leaders in suicide prevention in New Hampshire — including a mother whose daughter struggles with suicide ideation — urging people to lean into services available as part of National Suicide Prevention Month.
Falls remain one of the most significant health threats to older adults, often resulting in serious injuries, hospitalizations and the loss of independence. They are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits and hospital stays among adults aged 65 and older. Recognized Sept. …
CONWAY — The North Country Peer Support Center is expanding its services and launching a new initiative aimed at improving access to vital community resources, especially for individuals facing mental health challenges, homelessness, or bureaucratic barriers.
LITTLETON — After two years of extensive evaluation of various affiliation models, Littleton Regional Healthcare last week announced that its board of trustees chose Dartmouth Health as its preferred partner.
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — To help prepare communities ahead of peak flu season, Hannaford is now offering flu shots at its in-store pharmacies in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont.
OSSIPEE — As National Recovery Month shines a spotlight on the millions of Americans in recovery, White Horse Recovery is taking action with three powerful community events that demonstrate the life-saving impact of recovery support services.
MANCHESTER — The American Red Cross is asking donors to give blood or platelets to help maintain a healthy blood supply. Donors of all blood typesare needed.
PORTLAND, Maine — The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has awarded MaineHealth a four-year, $2.8 million grant to further develop technology designed to improve neonatal resuscitation skills among rural clinicians.
CONWAY — Starting Point, a vital resource serving all of Carroll County for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking, has announced the start of its volunteer training program on Sept. 23.
CONWAY — Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine has appointed family nurse practitioner Kim DeSanctis, M.S.N., as its new hospice administrator. With more than two decades of experience in nursing, case management and primary care, DeSanctis brings both cl…
There’s something special about the Mount Washington Valley that keeps people deeply connected to their community. Whether it’s a neighbor shoveling after a storm, a friendly face delivering meals, or a warm hello at the library, the Gibson Center for Senior Services, or one of our many loca…