North Country Health Consortium

02/25/2026

🌿 Community Wellness Check-In at the Whitefield Public Library

Join us for a free, drop-in Pathways to Health Community Wellness Check-In at the Whitefield Public Library—open to everyone!

📍 Whitefield Public Library
📅 Thursday, March 6
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This wellness check-in is an opportunity to better understand and keep track of your own health. During the event, you can receive:
• Blood pressure screening
• Oxygen (O₂) level screening
• Health education and resources to take home

All screenings are provided by a Community Health Worker (CHW) and are for informational and educational purposes only.

Participants will also have access to helpful Pathways to Health tools and resources, including guidance on monitoring blood pressure, understanding oxygen levels, and knowing when to follow up with a healthcare provider.

Stop by, ask questions, and connect with local resources in a welcoming community space—we hope to see you there!

02/24/2026

❤️ Heart Health Matters in the North Country

Heart disease touches thousands of families across New Hampshire, including many right here in our rural communities. Staying heart healthy often starts with small, practical steps — regular check-ins with a provider, understanding your personal risk factors, and having access to care and prevention supports close to home.

At NCHC, we see every day how education, care coordination, and community-based services help people manage chronic conditions and stay well — especially in regions where access can be more limited.

This American Heart Month, we encourage you to check in on your heart, check in on a neighbor, and take one step toward healthier days ahead.

👉 Learn more about heart health resources at hearttruth.gov

❤️ American Heart Month – Right Here in New Hampshire

About 63,000 people in New Hampshire are living with coronary heart disease—the most common form of heart disease. The good news? Many risk factors can be prevented or improved through everyday choices and access to regular care.

are healthier when we:
• Move our bodies more
• Eat nourishing foods
• Get enough sleep
• Reduce stress
• Quit smoking

Ambulatory care teams, primary care providers, nurses, and community health professionals across the North Country help patients take these steps every day—through education, screenings, chronic disease management, and coordinated care close to home.

This February, take one small step for your heart: schedule a check-up, ask about your numbers, or support someone you love in doing the same.

👉 Learn more at hearttruth.gov

02/24/2026

We invite you to join us for a FREE Childbirth Preparation Class.

Date: Tuesday, March 17th from 5-8pm.

Location: Androscoggin Valley Hospital in the Mt. Adams Conference Room.

Be sure to see the image below with registration details for this informative FREE class!

02/23/2026

⚠️ Weather Update – Travel Advisory for Southern NH & Coastal Areas

While northern New Hampshire is expected to see limited impacts, the National Weather Service is reporting blizzard or near-blizzard conditions across southern New Hampshire and coastal Maine today, with the worst conditions expected through mid-afternoon.

If you are traveling south today or have family, staff, or clients in southern NH or along the coast, please use extra caution. Travel is not advised in some areas due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and strong winds.

Key points to know:
• Blizzard or near-blizzard conditions in southern NH
• Hazardous travel conditions, especially in open areas
• Strong wind gusts along the coast
• Conditions expected to gradually improve later this afternoon

As always, we encourage everyone to check the latest updates from the National Weather Service and adjust travel plans if possible.

Stay safe and take care of one another. ❄️

02/17/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word about a new hands-on learning opportunity from our partners at the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association (NHNPA)!

NHNPA is hosting its first-ever Skills Conference—a full day of practical, high-impact clinical training designed to build real-world confidence for today’s providers.

📍 St. Anselm College | Manchester, NH
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
👉 Learn more and register here: https://nhnpa.my.canva.site/skillsconference

Sessions will include skills such as:
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
• Suturing & excisions
• Newborn exam
• ECG interpretation
• CPR
• CGM placement & interpretation
• And more

Continuing education credit will be provided through Saint Anselm College.

💲 Pricing:
NHNPA Members – $199
Non-members – $350
Students – $99 (limited availability)

We’re proud to partner with organizations like NHNPA that strengthen the healthcare workforce through accessible, practice-ready training.

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

Last Wednesday, another workgroup meeting took place with Tricia Case and Pyper Williams—artists, community members, and enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about mentoring youth through the arts.

Together, they’re helping us explore creative opportunities where young people can connect, express themselves, and build confidence in welcoming, supportive spaces. Conversations like these are at the heart of our Positive Youth Development work—bringing caring adults and community partners to the table to imagine what’s possible for North Country youth.

We’re grateful for neighbors like Tricia and Pyper who show up with ideas, energy, and a genuine commitment to the next generation 💫.

02/09/2026

❄ Weather Update for the North Country

The National Weather Service is forecasting snow late Tuesday into Wednesday, with most of northern New Hampshire expected to see 3–6 inches, and locally higher amounts possible in some areas.

What to expect:
• Snow may impact the Tuesday evening commute
• Travel impacts more likely Wednesday morning
• Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for much of the region
• Conditions should be drier later in the week, with another system possible this weekend

If you have appointments, deliveries, or travel planned, consider building in extra time and checking in with providers or organizations ahead of Wednesday morning.

Stay safe, check on neighbors who may need support, and follow the latest updates from the National Weather Service. 🌨

02/06/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word! 🌟

The NH AHEC Network is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Preceptor Recognition Awards—an opportunity to honor the incredible mentors who guide students and new professionals in healthcare settings across New Hampshire.

Preceptors are essential to building a strong, compassionate workforce—and many of them are right here in the North Country!

🗓 Nominations close March 27, 2026
👉 Nominate someone today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/preceptor2026recognition

Let’s show our appreciation for those who teach, encourage, and inspire the future of care. 💙

🌟 Nominations Are Open – 2026 NH Preceptor Recognition Awards!

Do you know an outstanding preceptor or mentor who makes a difference in the education of future healthcare professionals? Now is the time to recognize them!

We invite nominations for individuals who:
✔ Work in New Hampshire
✔ Work in a healthcare-related field
✔ Serve as a preceptor or mentor
✔ May be clinical or non-clinical staff

Preceptors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of providers—sharing their knowledge, guiding hands-on learning, and inspiring students to serve our communities with skill and compassion.

🗓 Nominations close March 27, 2026
👉 Submit a nomination here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/preceptor2026recognition

Help us celebrate the mentors who strengthen the healthcare workforce across the North Country and beyond!

02/06/2026

The first meet-up of this workgroup took place at Littleton CrossFit on January 22, bringing together a group of driven and committed North Country community members—especially those passionate about fitness opportunities for youth.

We spent time getting to know one another and talking about why this work matters: helping kids feel healthy, confident, and fulfilled—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our next step is to brainstorm ideas, share dreams and possibilities, and explore how this initiative can support meaningful, youth-focused projects in the months ahead.

This group includes faith leaders, a police chief, dancers, a youth counselor, a psych nurse, parents, and two teens who coach fitness for younger kids—an incredible mix of perspectives and energy.

Yay for a strong (and fun!) start! 💪💚

02/04/2026

Smiles, ideas, and big conversations at the Boys & Girls Club 💫

This subgroup of the Coalition for Positive Youth Development is focused on creating more third spaces for teens—places outside of home and school where young people can connect, feel safe, and build community.

Exciting work is underway to make the North Country a place where every teen has room to grow and belong.

01/30/2026

Merida and Dhaniele from NCHC, as well as teens and community partners, gathered yesterday at White Mountains Regional High School to plan the first North Country Youth Coalition meeting to take place on March 6.

Students helped shape the agenda and even led the design of the invitation flyer—because this coalition is meant to be youth-led from the very beginning.

We can’t wait to bring together teens from across the North Country to connect, pitch ideas, and build projects that strengthen their schools and communities. Stay tuned!