Gym memberships, visits nearing pre-pandemic numbers around NH
Owners see a heartening return to fitness facilities as Covid concerns wane
Author: Brad Spiegel-Granite State News Collaborative
Supply chain issues have forced New Hampshire crafters to think ahead
Materials, shipping concerns make holiday season even more challenging
New Hampshire businesses await boost from in-person schooling
Restaurants, retailers that cater to students await return of their customers
New Hampshire nursing programs see more applicants
Pandemic seen as driving interest in pursuing a healthcare career
Business is booming for New Hampshire contractors
Last year some homeowners were wary of having strangers in the homes; this year, they’re eager to have renovation work done
New Hampshire gyms adapting to business during Covid-19
With people still cautious about working out in person, gyms and patrons are looking for new approaches.
Granite Staters flock to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing during pandemic
Outdoor recreation boom continues from spring and summer
New Hampshire retailers prepare for a different kind of Black Friday
Amid Covid restrictions, they’re getting creative about encouraging shoppers to think local
New Hampshire cruise-goers, travel agents, keep wary eye on coronavirus
Health and safety concerns keep industry on hold
New Hampshire ski areas prepare for a socially distanced season
Operators optimistic about season while implementing policies to keep skiers safe
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Cairn Surgical completes enrollment in U.S. trial of novel breast cancer locator system
Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.
Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
NH rural health care faces challenges despite new grant
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs
The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.
(Opinion) PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need
Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices
NH employers may lower health costs by supporting better health for employees
Diabetes costs the U.S. economy approximately $413 billion annually, including more than $106 billion in lost productivity.
Report: NH’s caregivers need support
A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform is the bipartisan solution patients desperately need
The bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Price Transparency and Accountability would break the link between PBM compensation and drug price, and lower prescription costs, advocates say.
(Opinion) Protecting children’s mental health through collaborative care
In 2016, the New Hampshire Legislature enacted a system of care model for children’s behavioral health services, recognizing a critical gap: Children exposed to adverse childhood experiences and those with severe emotional disturbances were falling through the cracks of fragmented services.
