Author: Jay Couture

(Opinion) Mental health centers need a ‘meaningful’ rate bump

As crisis and workforce shortage continue, a Medicaid rate hike is essential

NH still has work to do on mental health

Progress has been made, but inadequate funding prevents true success

A path forward for community-based mental health

New Hampshire once shone as a national model for success, and it can do so again

Yes, expanded Medicaid is working

Coverage is helping working poor with mental illness

N.H. risks reneging on mental health commitment

It’s concerning that state’s history of underfunding may be repeating itself

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(Opinion) The support I wish every dementia caregiver had

Seacoast Dementia Hub provides community support for at-home caregivers

(Opinion) You can learn a lifesaving skill — CPR

CPR saves lives. More specifically, early chest compressions after a cardiac arrest can double or even triple the odds of survival by keeping blood flowing to the brain and the heart while awaiting further emergency care.

(Opinion) Offshore wind is meeting the moment

East Coast offshore wind projects offer a cleaner, more affordable energy solution to meet growing demand

(Opinion) When growth outpaces infrastructure

Communities grow. Businesses invest. Families plan their futures. Supporting all of it are essential systems that operate largely out of sight, delivering the reliability we’ve come to expect from modern life.