Northern NH Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Attention parents of middle school students:
Register NOW for the Littleton STEM-Health Careers Summer Camp 2017! Space is limited!

Register online at http://bit.ly/HealthCamp2017
OR, download a paper registration at http://www.nchcnh.org/AHEC.php?xpage=7

Is your middle schooler curious about health/medical careers and do they want the opportunity to immerse themselves in a fun and interactive opportunity, including access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities? Then this experience is for them. For more information, contact Diana Gibbs, Program Manager, at [email protected] or call 603-259-3700 ext. 222.

Great news to reduce barriers related to increasing the nursing workforce:
http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/bills-to-address-new-hampshire-nursing-shortage-clear-statehouse/article_772c60be-9f45-50eb-8e1c-f8f0e5f6f280.html

Bills to address New Hampshire nursing shortage clear Statehouse It isn’t the end-all solution to the nursing shortage, advocates say — but it’s a start.

Save the Date for the 3rd Community Health Worker Summit on April 19th!

Learn about Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives in NH; what CHW's can do at your health and human service setting; and how they're enhancing health and the patient experience.

Save the date: this year's Community Health Worker Summit is April 19th!

Learn about Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives in NH; what CHW's can do at your health and human service setting; and how they're enhancing health and the patient experience.

Register NOW!:
"The Immunity Community: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy"
Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:00:00 PM EST - 4:00:00 PM EST

Registration and more information can be found at:
https://events-na5.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/951358841/en/events/event/shared/1480695977/event_landing.html?sco-id=1752556196

The Immunity Community: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

CDC Grand Rounds: "Addressing the Unique Challenges of Opioid Use Disorder in Women"
Tuesday, January 17, at 1 p.m. ET
Drug overdose is the number one cause of injury death in the U.S. The amount of prescription opioids dispensed in the U.S. nearly quadrupled from 1999 to 2103. The recent increase in these overdose deaths are related to the misuse of opioids and he**in. Women are closing the death gap with men as their rates of opioid overdose death skyrocket.

Click below to learn more!

Addressing the Unique Challenges of Opioid Use Disorder in Women Since 1999, the number of opioid overdose deaths for women have quadrupled.

Calling all NURSES!
Do you want to expand your skills and become a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) course instructor? Call White Mountains Community College NOW to learn more about the upcoming "Train the Trainer" program (and earn 15 CNEs)!

Facing Addiction in America - A National Summit with The Surgeon General [LIVE] We will be live from the Studios at Paramount in the historic Paramount Theater in Los Angeles with the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. Duri...

CDC Press Releases Take a look at the latest and archived public health news releases published by the CDC.

WE ARE HIRING!
Become part of the solution: Join the Substance Misuse and Prevention Programs!
Positions require strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be highly organized and comfortable working with the public and with a team.
Experience with reporting/data and reliable transportation is needed to travel within Coos and Grafton Counties. Classified as full-time, based on grant funding.
Learn more at: http://bit.ly/NCHCemployment

Register Now!:
November 4, 2016 "Supporting Coös Teens for Positive Outcomes"
AMC-Highland Center, Bretton Woods, NH
http://bit.ly/CoosTeens
NEW AND UPDATED RESEARCH FROM THE CARSEY SCHOOL: Includes enhancing adolescent coping skills, the impact of household chaos on adolescent well-being, young adult preparedness for college and the workforce, and the relationship of school connection to academic achievement, mental health, and future employment prospects. Free event, lunch provided.

Register Now!:
"Supporting Coös Teens for Positive Outcomes" November 4, 2016
AMC-Highland Center, Bretton Woods, NH
http://bit.ly/CoosTeens
NEW AND UPDATED RESEARCH FROM THE CARSEY SCHOOL: Includes enhancing adolescent coping skills, the impact of household chaos on adolescent well-being, young adult preparedness for college and the workforce, and the relationship of school connection to academic achievement, mental health, and future employment prospects. Free event, lunch provided.

Save the Date: Coos Youth Study update and conference coming to the region on November 4, 2016, hosted by the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy:

Mark your calendar!

We are continuing to expand!
NCHC is seeking candidates for the following positions:
Certified Dental Assistant
Community Health Worker
Northern NH Practice Transformation Facilitator
Southern NH Practice Transformation Facilitator
Accounting Assistant
Learn more at: bit.ly/NCHCemployment

North Country Health Consortium announces the opportunity to access selected American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) webinars, free-of-charge.

Registration is required for participation! In-depth information and registration can be found at: http://bit.ly/NCHCDiabetes2016

NCHC and Partners Wrap Up 7th Annual STEM-Health Career Summer Camps
Read more at: http://www.nchcnh.org/news.php

North Country Health Consortium is expanding! New staff opportunity for an "Accounting Assistant!"
Learn more at: http://bit.ly/NCHCemployment

Please share the following EMT Class opportunity with those who may be interested!:

*** LAST CALL!!! ***
What does YOUR community need to be healthier?
Let our local North Country hospitals know what you think, so they can better serve YOU and your community!
*** Survey closes in September!!! ***

Your community needs YOUR help!
If you live in the North Country, make your voice count by taking the North Country Regional Community Health Needs Survey! Your answers will help North Country healthcare and human service organizations better serve YOU and your community.
Complete the survey by going to: http://bit.ly/CommunityNeeds2016

The NH Medical Society is hosting their Annual Scientific Conference at the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH!
Fri.-Sun., November 4-6, 2016
Theme: "Trending Topics"
Learn more at: https://www.nhms.org/2016conference

NHMS Annual Scientific Conference | New Hampshire Medical Society Fri.-Sun., November 4-6, 2016 Mountain View Grand, Whitefield NH

Join the Rally4Recovery New Hampshire event on Saturday, September 17!
Learn more at: http://hopefornhrecovery.org/news-events/rally4recovery-nh

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Hosted by: UNH Cooperative Extension, 3855 Dartmouth College Hwy, North Haverhill, NH
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
There is no fee to attend this workshop, but you must register by 09/14/2016 at.http://bit.ly/29OIco0

CDC Public Health Grand Rounds, “Primary Prevention and Public Health Strategies to Prevent Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.” This session will be available via live webcast from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, August 16 at 1 p.m. (EDT).

Public Health Grand Rounds Each session focuses on key challenges related to a specific health topic, and explores cutting-edge scientific evidence and potential impact of different interventions.

Register now for Plymouth State University's Eating Disorders Institute Conference:

Learn more at: https://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/eating-disorders-conference/
Register at: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=21419

Are you interested in a career in health? Did you know that there are scholarships available that pay for ALL training expenses for the LNA and MNA Courses?

We are in the FINAL year for scholarships!

To download LNA and MNA applications, go to http://bit.ly/WMCC2016

For more information, contact Ellen St. Cyr [email protected] or (603) 444-1326, or Diana Gibbs, NCHC Program Manager, at [email protected] or (603) 259-3700 x.222.

Did you know that Littleton Regional Healthcare offers a Junior Volunteer program for students ages 14-18?

Visit their website to learn more! https://littletonhealthcare.org/department_details.php?DeptID=41

Volunteer Services: Littleton Regional Healthcare, Littleton, New Hampshire LRH Auxiliary: Littleton Regional Healthcare... where good health begins.

Register now for the " North Country Veterans Conference," themed "Ears that Hear; Hearts that Care."

Learn more and register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-country-veterans-conference-tickets-25267866870

North Country Veterans Conference This year's bi-annual North Country Veteran’s Conference will be held on October 21, 2016 hosted at the Town and Country Inn & Resort in Gorham, New Hampshire. The purpose of the Conference is to help raise awareness about the unique needs of veterans in our community, connect Veterans and their Fam...

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