Critical Condition: North Country
While other rural health care systems falter, Coos County Family Health-Androscoggin Valley Hospital alliance shores up access to health care
Author: Kelly Burch-Granite State News Collaborative
State Board of Education produces document on updates of minimum standards for public schools
After spending $75,000 to have expert consultants draft a revision to the state’s minimum standards for public schools, the Department of Education moved forward last week with its own set of revisions.
NH Educators give low marks to proposed educational standards changes
The administrative rules, known as the 306s, are undergoing a once-a-decade update.
Substitute teacher shortage strains New Hampshire’s school districts
Not having enough subs can have an impact on student outcomes and teacher wellness, educators say
New Hampshire towns explore potential of ‘Uber for public transportation’
Communities around country see benefits of on-demand microtransit services
Covid-related grants to fund transportation improvements in rural areas
Money will be used to improve accessibility of public and community transportation systems in New Hampshire
NH Gives aims to strengthen nonprofits across the Granite State
Annual online fundraiser has raised over $8.7 million in six years
New Hampshire’s recovery community pushes ahead as state reopens
As pandemic wanes, substance use epidemic still needs to be addressed, experts say
Collaboration helps Keene restaurant survive Covid winter
Community’s response helps eatery meet challenge of pandemic
New Hampshire organization feeds people in need while supporting restaurants
Take Out Hunger pays restaurants to create meals for people who are food-insecure
Pandemic complicates the grieving process
For people who have lost loved ones, the disruption of rituals around mourning can have a lasting impact
Workforce shortage, increased costs worry New Hampshire construction industry
There’s growing demand for commercial, residential construction, but materials and qualified help are hard to find
From hands-on learning to air filtration
Concord-based Technology Education Concepts, Inc., has pivoted from providing schools with learning materials to selling air filtration
Pandemic shift has been sweet for Keene candy retailer
Live is Sweet’s pivot to national online sales helps firm ‘retain some normalcy’
New Hampshire workers opt in to freelance work
Self-employment gives them control, career options
Telehealth settles in for the long haul in New Hampshire
Remote visits have dropped off since the height of the pandemic, but doctors say they’re here to stay
New Hampshire Motor Speedway drives toward future after pandemic setbacks
Known for NASCAR races, the venue is host to other smaller events
Rise in New Hampshire homeless families could indicate more economic trouble
Organizations across state say they’ve seen an uptick since Covid
Preparing for new opportunities in construction
After 50 years in businesses, Sullivan Construction sees changes in commercial projects
Business booms for New Hampshire automated kiosk maker
Concord company seeds opportunity in pandemic
New Hampshire tradeswomen hope to see more females in construction
The construction industry provides opportunities, they say
Political divide on reopening could complicate NH’s pandemic response
Study shows sharp differences, but most are staying home more than normal
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NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations
New Hampshire is wading into the fight over federal hemp regulation.
Tenovi earns national ranking
Becoming a top-ranked private company in the United States came as a bit of a surprise to the team at Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based developer of connected medical devices.
Cheshire Medical Center renovation plan now tops $50M
Amid increased construction costs, Cheshire Medical Center is looking to raise more money in what the Keene hospital said is the largest fundraising effort in its history.
Dartmouth Health gets grant to study needs of people aging with serious illness
Dartmouth Health has received nearly $12 million to create a program to study the needs of people who are aging and have serious illnesses.
Turn of the leaf
Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future
Why hybrid healthcare is a business imperative for employers in New Hampshire
Access to healthcare is more than an employee recruiting or retention tool. It is one of the largest line items on the balance sheet and a critical factor in workforce stability.
Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
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.
(Opinion) Putting brain health in focus as we age
HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…
