Author: Brad Spiegel-Granite State News Collaborative

Gym memberships, visits nearing pre-pandemic numbers around NH

Owners see a heartening return to fitness facilities as Covid concerns wane

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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CMS approves budget for GO-NORTH, the state’s federally funded rural health program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for a large tranche of federal money that will go toward rural health initiatives, state officials announced Thursday.

Choosing the right place for care can save time, stress and money

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Benchmark at Rye completes expansion

Benchmark at Rye, an assisted living and mind and memory care community, opened a new 60,000-square-foot addition at its Route 1 campus, welcoming its first residents on May 1.

New mental health clinic opening in Keene

An addiction recovery service provider plans to open its first inpatient mental health clinic next month in the Elm City.

Dartmouth Health to fund positions at Vt. health clinic

In the past four years, Good Neighbor Health Clinic has seen its weekly patient volume triple and more new patients with increasingly complex conditions seeking care.

Expanding access to mental health care in New Hampshire

Demand for behavioral health care services continues to rise across New Hampshire and the nation, impacting families, employers, health care providers, and communities alike.

Delta Dental program helps veterans who need dental care

Tom Raffio is used to people calling him when they have a toothache. That means another veteran has heard about a Northeast Delta Dental program that provides free dental care for those who have served.