Wellness Fair, series on teen mental health: Seacoast health news
Greengard Center for Autism receives Fabulous Find Donation
PORTSMOUTH — The Greengard Center for Autism has been awarded a grant from The Fabulous Find totaling $13,596.13. Both The Greengard Center for Autism and The Birchtree Center were recipients for the month of March this year. Phyllis Welch, a former board member of The Fabulous Find, was honored with last month’s donations.
The Greengard Center for Autism’s mission is to create quality programs for adults and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The Greengard Center seeks to provide unique lifelong opportunities for individuals with autism to have a productive quality of life through ongoing education, meaningful work, and access to recreation, social and community acceptance and participation.
This donation comes during April, Autism Acceptance Month, which is very special to both organizations as they celebrate the community accepting those with autism spectrum disorder.
“We are so grateful for this generous donation so that we can support our dedicated, skilled and caring Greengard Center and resident staff, who are so invaluable for providing quality services to our participants. In addition, the donated funds will be used to lease a van so that our participants can travel together for upcoming summer events.” Barbara R. Frankel, Ph.D. Founder and Executive Director.
The Fabulous Find is a 501(c)3 non-profit resale boutique that benefits the local community. Purchases or donations of gently used items benefits local organizations each month. They are located in Kittery, Maine.
If you are interested about learning more about Greengard Center for Autism, please visit their website: greengardcenter.org or call: 603-501-0686.
Langdon Place of Dover resident awarded Annual Age of Champions Wildcat Inspiration Award
DURHAM — On Friday, April 21 Richard (Dick) Durettewas awarded the 2023 UNH Age of Champions Wildcat Inspirational Award as a part of the 10th Annual Age of Champions event at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
At 106 years old, Durette is a living testament to the power of positivity, intellectual stimulation, and clean living. His unwavering commitment to helping others and his willingness to try new things has inspired countless individuals in his community. Durette's passion for learning started at an early age, and he went on to graduate from Dover High School in 1934. He joined ROTC at UNH in the fall and earned a degree in electrical engineering, overcoming the challenges of the depression and the war to achieve his goals.
Today, as a resident of Langdon Place in Dover, Durette continues to inspire others through his daily actions. One of the most remarkable things about Dick is his insatiable thirst for knowledge. He keeps himself up-to-date with the latest medical research, environmental news, and information on health and wellness. He even offers guidance to other residents on how to use technology like computers and cell phones.
HealthReach Diabetes earns recognition of the American Diabetes Association
HAMPTON – Exeter Hospital’s HealthReach Diabetes program has earned the ADA’s Education Recognition Program (ERP) Certificate, which assures that their educational services meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES).
Services certified by the ADA’s ERP program offer a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management. Services apply for recognition voluntarily, and ADA-ERP recognition lasts for four years.
“Daily self-management skills are absolutely essential for people to effectively navigate the 24/7 challenges of living with diabetes, helping to keep them healthy and prevent or delay the serious complications of diabetes,” said Linda Cann, MSEd, the ADA’s senior vice president of professional services. “We applaud HealthReach Diabetes, a service of Exeter Hospital, for its commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based education and support for people with diabetes by meeting the National Standards for DSME/S and earning the ADA’s ERP recognition.”
“I am honored to work alongside such an amazing team at HealthReach Diabetes,” said Lucille Marvin, BSN RN CDCES, Program Manager of HealthReach Diabetes. “We see ourselves as core members of larger care teams, offering services that positively impact quality and cost and enhance the experience for both the person with diabetes and the provider.”
HealthReach Diabetes is located 881 Lafayette Road, Hampton, N.H. For more information, visit www.exeterhospital.com.
Amidst teen mental health crisis, Dartmouth Health educational series to help adults support youth in distress
LEBANON — Dartmouth Health will soon launch a new Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) virtual educational series to provide tools for school staff, coaches, and community youth leaders to better support the increasing number of youth under stress and in distress. “Recognizing and Responding to Youth in Distress” will equip participants with information and resources to help those in the community address this youth mental health crisis affecting schools, camps, faith communities, and teams.
Planned sessions for this webinar series include:
May 2— Recognizing youth in distress
May 16— What might we be seeing? The underlying causes
May 30—What can we do about it? Building resiliency and connection
June 13—Getting help when we need it: Resources and working with families
June 20—Topic to be determined
All five sessions will be held from 12-1 pm. Registration is required and free of charge. Register for this Project ECHO series.
St. Ann Rehab in Dover named Best-in-Class in customer satisfaction
DOVER – St. Ann Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Dover was honored for best-in-class customer satisfaction standards in a prestigious national survey.
St. Ann and five other Catholic Charities NH skilled nursing facilities – Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Manchester), St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Laconia), St. Teresa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Manchester), St. Vincent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Berlin), and Warde Senior Living) all received a Customer Experience Award for outstanding performance from Pinnacle Quality Insight. The six were the only skilled nursing facilities in New Hampshire receiving the honor.
The survey was based on nearly 15,000 interviews with residents and family members at 2,700 skilled nursing facilities nationwide around 14 separate areas including nursing care, food services, communication, safety and security, dignity and respect of residents, activities and more.
Catholic Charites NH collectively scored above the national average in all 14 categories, and was named best-in-class in overall satisfaction, nursing care, tailoring to individual needs, promoting the dignity and respect of residents, and the willingness to recommend the facility to others.
Oceanside Physical Therapy hosts an Open House and Wellness Fair in new Dover location
DOVER — Oceanside Physical Therapy has expanded to a second location in Dover after 10 successful years with a single location in Stratham. The community is invited to visit their new location in an Open House and Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Specializing in disorders and injuries of the pelvic floor muscles, Oceanside PT also offers strength training at The Tide Strength Studio and integrated wellness services, such as massage, dry needling, and an infrared sauna.
The Open House and Wellness Fair will offer free chair massage, a free Strength Assessment with The Tide trainers, and a chance to learn more about the wide range of services offered by the Oceanside PT clinicians. To learn more about the Open House and the Oceanside PT locations and services, visit oceansidept.com.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Wellness Fair, series on teen mental health: Seacoast health news
