Jeff Scionti was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire effective March 1, 2020. Jeff has worked at HCA Healthcare for over 33 years with his most recent role as CEO of Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. In addition, Jeff worked in other roles such as Ancillary Operations,
By Samantha Lemay, Miss New Hampshire Teen USA April is Move More Month. Since schools are temporarily closed, physical education, recess, and sports are on hold. How can you get your recommended 60 minutes of physical activity? Now’s your chance to be creative and participate in fun activities you may not usually have time for!
SB 248 and HB 1662 will be heard next week. The American Heart Association supports the Tobacco 21 bills in line with the Federal Tobacco 21 law. On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products
Pelham Elementary School raised $15,000 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge program. Because they met their goal, PE teacher Mr. Bolduc was taped to the wall and had to listen to Baby Shark on repeat! Building on key learnings from 41 years in America’s schools, the Kids Heart Challenge focuses on
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the nation, and now in the state of New Hampshire. More than 2,600 New Hampshire residents died from heart disease in 2018, making it the leading cause of death in the state according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human
Hello and Happy National Nutrition Month! My name is Alyssa Fernandes, and in addition to being Miss New Hampshire USA, I am also a very proud Registered Dietitian (RD)! I am honored to work so closely with the New Hampshire American Heart Association to share my nutrition knowledge and make heart health happen throughout our state. National Nutrition Week was
Research to better understand and treat the number one birth defect in the United States, congenital heart defects (CHDs), is getting a boost thanks to a joint $1.3 million commitment from the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and The Children’s Heart Foundation, the nation’s
Each February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association and the nation come together to ignite a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. This February, take time to
The American Heart Association and Manchester design-build firm, PROCON, are working together to make Manchester healthier. In Hillsborough county, 25% of children live in food deserts without access to healthy food. In Manchester, 29% of adults are obese, more than the average of New Hampshire. Healthy habits start at a young age. “We are creating
The Upper Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon will celebrate the energy, passion and courage of women who are leading the charge to end heart disease and stroke throughout New Hampshire. The event, which is scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Hanover Inn, will include networking, educational sessions and a panel discussion on