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LRGHealthcare is now an Anthem Site of Service Benefit and a Harvard Pilgrim Best Buy-LP Plan provider.  For subscribers who qualify, they now have access to no-cost, low-cost, out-of-pocket expense for laboratory and/or surgical services within the LRGHealthcare network. 

Leo Goddu, Vice President-Ancillary Services of LRGHealthcare, has named Christopher Records as Administrative Director of Laboratory Services.
 

LRGHealthcare is proud to welcome Dr. Michael Buff to the Hematology/Oncology Department. 

Patients, employees and visitors at two New Hampshire hospitals will be eating healthier thanks to a new partnership between LRGHealthcare and New Hampshire Meat.

The Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary recently presented four scholarships totaling $6,000 to local residents pursuing careers in the healthcare field.  Please join us in congratulating the following students.
 

Everyone is invited to join New Hampton Family Practice on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 pm to celebrate their new location at 345 NH Route 104 in New Hampton (Exit 23 Plaza). 

Keeping Kids Safe was the theme at the 7^th Annual Westside Safety Fair held at Westside Healthcare on Wednesday, May 22.  Sponsored by the LRGHealthcare Community Education Department, many parents and caregivers in the community look forward to this annual event as a fun and interactive way to educate children by engaging them with skilled community partners who relay important tips on ways to stay safe.
 

Franklin Regional Hospital is excited to once again host a weekly Summer Farmer’s Market in collaboration with the Franklin Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Coalition.  Join local vendors on the lawn at FRH on Tuesday afternoons from 3-6:00 p.m. beginning June 25, to be held each Tuesday through the summer season.
 

Sixteen women from Nepal attended the “Refugee Women’s Health Event” at Health First Family Care in Laconia on May 16, 2013. The event was held in conjunction with LRGHealthcare and sponsored by a grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Dilu Chetri-Rai, from the Language Bank Interpretation Services in Concord applied her expert interpretation skills. 
 

With the clink of champagne glasses and effusive thanks to all donors, LRGHealthcare on Thursday celebrated the success of its $4 million and counting “Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being” Capital Campaign.
 

Laconia, NH –May is National Stroke Awareness Month. LRGHealthcare wants to make our community aware that by thinking F.A.S.T. you can help save lives and improve recovery.

National Healthcare Week, the nation’s largest health care event, is a celebration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make our facilities beacons of confidence and care, and is being celebrated at LRGHealthcare the week of May 12.
 

LRGHealthcare is proud to once again offer local teens the popular ‘CSI’ (Caring Student Interns) Program.

LRGHealthcare President & CEO Tom Clairmont is proud to announce that Marge Kerns has been appointed to Vice President of Clinical Support Services.
 
 

The American Nurses Association (ANA) and LRGHealthcare support and encourage National Nurses Week recognition programs throughout our community, specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.
 

Preventing injury and teaching children how to stay safe is the focus of this year’s Child Safety Fair at Westside Healthcare. Join us in celebrating National Safe Kids Day with this fun-filled and informative family event!
 

Have you ever had an MRI or PET/CT scan in New Hampshire?  If so, you may have participated in one of the longest hospital collaborations in our state – twenty-five years to be exact.
 
 

The Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary is searching for a few friendly and reliable individuals to volunteer in the FRH Gift Shop.

If you or a loved one suffer from a chronic health condition, “spring” into action by attending LRGHealthcare’s Better Choices, Better Health 6-week workshop.
 
 

LRGHealthcare Volunteer Services is searching for a few personable and reliable volunteers to shuttle patients and guests

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  The victim of a sexual assault is one of the most severely psychologically traumatized individuals a nurse can encounter.
 

LRGHealthcare recently launched a redesigned website, including a mobile version.

The Athletic Performance series is designed to assist coaches, athletes and/ or serious recreational athletes develop sport specific skills or improve their overall fitness.

Start Your Journey to Health Living Today.  Attend a FREE Bariatric Information Session.

In less than three months since the unveiling of the permanent Medication Collection Box, the Laconia Police Department has collected 126 pounds of unused or expired medications. This voluntary collection and disposal process is free and anonymous.
 

The April Breast Cancer and Beyond gathering will be on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 4:30-6PM. A representative from LRGH Occupational Therapy will be offering a brief overview on the subject of Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment. The remaining time will be used for socializing, sharing and support.

World Health Day is celebrated on April 7^th to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948.  Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concerns.

The definition of a chronic condition is a health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is typically applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. This can include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions that you live with on a daily or weekly basis, which significantly limit day-to-day activities. If you or a loved one suffers from a chronic health condition, “spring” into action by attending LRGHealthcare’s Better Choices, Better Health 6-week workshop.

Laconia Clinic Internal Medicine, a department of Lakes Region General Hospital, is pleased to now offer Saturday morning appointments for adult patients. Physicals, routine care, sick visits and follow up visits may now be scheduled for Saturdays. Laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy services are also available during the new Saturday office hours.

The month of March is National Colorectal Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum and is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. But it doesn’t have to be! If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Physicians, providers and the employees at LRGHealthcare are vital to keeping our community healthy. It is their skill, warmth, and quick thinking that enable them to provide excellence in care for our friends, neighbors and loved ones. LRGHealthcare recognizes their commitment and dedication to our community. The Innovations in Safety Award is open to the staff of LRGHealthcare to recognize those who provide situational issues and concerns with examples of how to correct them; therefore making our environment and the environment of our patients a safer place to work and visit.

One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer.  It could be a parent, a friend or a co-worker…it could be you. It’s a scary statistic and it’s one of the reasons why the Laconia Clinic, a department of LRGHealthcare, hosted a Dress in Blue Day™ event where employees wore blue to help bring greater awareness to colon cancer, a disease that can be prevented through screening.

Do you or someone you know use and collect home sharps for medication delivery or infusion? If so, there are safe ways to dispose of them that cut down on environmental hazards and danger to trash handlers. 

Members of the Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary recently met to review initiatives of the past year and ways to best support the hospital and community services moving forward.  Inspired by a long history of philanthropic projects and giving the group is always happy to welcome new ideas, new requests, and new members. 
 

We are pleased to announce that the National Breast Cancer Foundation, for the third year, has awarded LRGHealthcare with a generous grant to support the efforts of the Mammography Bridge Program.
 

Recently, LRGHealthcare and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery teamed up to offer a free community health program for men, titled “Time for a Tune Up.”  The program was designed to increase awareness of preventable health problems, promote healthy living and encourage early detection and treatment of disease for men.
 

In the midst of the toughest flu season in years, if you are sick and need to visit Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital or any provider practice in the LRGHealthcare network, chances are very good the staff caring for you have been immunized against the disease.
 

LRGHealthcare recently released its annual Community Benefit Report, highlighting expenditures targeted specifically for the community at large. In fiscal year 2012, LRGHealthcare provided more than $35 million dollars in community benefit to the Lakes and Three Rivers Regions.

Presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, Friday night’s LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala was a huge success, raising $60,677.00 and welcoming over 400 guests.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups: 2012 Report Based on 2011 Data identified Pain Solutions as a “Better Performer” because of superior operational performance compared with similar medical group practices nationwide.

On Tuesday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery take advantage of a great free opportunity to learn more about how men can keep on the track to good health. Hosted by LRGHealthcare and Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, Theodore Capron, MD will discuss the unique health care needs of men including regular check-ups and screenings.

The employees of LRGHealthcare have completed their main fundraising drive for the United Way, setting a record of $122,500 for the organization. Central New Hampshire’s largest healthcare organization and its employees have raised a collective five-year total of over $610,500 in support of the community, demonstrating their daily commitment to improve the health and well-being of those who depend on local social services.

Please join LRGHealthcare for the final autumn 2012-winter 2013 Athletic Performance Series on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6PM with “Moving Towards Better Running”. The program will include information about injury prevention, technique and form for any running level. Program also discusses shoe selection and stretching prior to and after running to minimize potential injuries.

Please join LRGHealthcare on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM for a social gathering for women affected by breast cancer. Light refreshments will be served so come relax and visit among other women to share stories and discuss experiences.

For the third year in a row, Evroks Corporation in Winnisquam has signed-on as a $5,000 Gold Sponsor of the LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala!

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and LRGHealthcare joins the National Cervical Cancer Coalition call for expanded access to life-saving screening tests and vaccines.

Laconia Clinic employees joined together once again for their Annual Craft & Bake Sale held in mid-November. A variety of desserts were created by employees of the various departments within the Clinic to raise money for the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry in Laconia. Proceeds from the craft & bake sale were presented to the food pantry in early January to assist with the restocking of the food pantry after the busy holiday season. This year’s donation was for $634 and was the Laconia Clinic’s fifth year of donating to the food pantry.

The definition of a chronic condition is a health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is typically applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. This can include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions that you live with on a daily or weekly basis, which significantly limit day-to-day activities. If you or a loved one suffers from a chronic health condition, start the New Year off right by attending LRGHealthcare’s Better Choices, Better Health 6-week workshop (available in two convenient locations).

Don’t miss one of the most exciting nights of the winter in the Lakes Region! Tickets are on sale now for the Ninth Annual LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala, presented by MB Tractor & Equipment.

The Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton raised and is donating $35,875.44 for the battle against breast cancer. During this season of hope and giving, Tanger made its local donation to LRGHealthcare during a special ceremony on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.

The Seventh Annual Spalidays event presented by Cascade Spa on November 28 & 29 was a huge success, welcoming a sell-out crowd of over 500 guests and raising $6,000 for LRGHealthcare’s Breast Screening programs.

The Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree of Love.

LRGHealthcare is pleased to welcome Surgeon Raza M. Shariff, MD to the local community. Dr. Shariff is practicing general and bariatric surgery at the Weight Institute of New Hampshire in Laconia.

Today, leaders at Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists (a department of LRGHealthcare) are coming together with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and Safe Kids USA to promote the STOP Sports Injuries campaign.

The LRGHealthcare Breast Cancer & Beyond support group meets often, bringing women together to share experiences and advice.

The Building Healthy Communities talk with transportation, planning and public health consultant Mark Fenton on November 2 was very well received with over 90 prominent Lakes Region men and women in attendance. Many local officials, school district representatives, media personnel, local business owners and Belknap County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) incorporators & board members listened closely as Mark Fenton explained scenarios on how to better our roads and walkways for improving the public health of the community.

“Getting to Zero” is the theme selected by the World AIDS Campaign (WAC) for years 2011-2015 to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The theme echoes the UNAIDS (the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS) vision of achieving ‘Zero new HIV infections, Zero discrimination, Zero AIDS-related deaths.’

For the fourth year in a row, MB Tractor & Equipment has signed-on as the $10,000 Presenting Sponsor of the LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala!

Andrea R, Huertas, Hospice Director at Central NH VNA & Hospice, along with Carolyn Crosby MD, will be sharing one family’s experience with hospice care on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 6-7:30PM at Lakes Region General Hospital. “Mae & I” is a collaborative discussion between LRGHealthcare and Central NH VNA & Hospice regarding end-of-life care and the individualized needs of patients.

Milo Pike and Penny Pitou have championed many charitable causes over the years, but perhaps none with such a long-term public benefit as their continued support of Lakes Region General Hospital.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be scary, but women do not have to go it alone. A support group can help. The LRGHealthcare Breast Cancer & Beyond support group meets often and brings women together to share experiences and advice.

It’s time for a change…a battery change that is! LRGHealthcare is pleased to announce their 12th annual Senior Safety Day, to be held on Saturday, October 27th.

Save the Date! The Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary will host its Fourth Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 10th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Franklin Regional Hospital.

LRGHealthcare recently obtained two capillary blood lead level testing machines for use in both Westside Family Practice in Franklin and Newfound Family Practice in Bristol. The machines were purchased through a combined effort between LRGHealthcare and a grant from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) as part of an initiative of the Franklin-Newfound Area Healthy Homes Committee (a committee of the local public health network, Caring Community Network of the Twin Rivers).

New physicians, advanced medical training and surgical procedures, and customer service initiatives have led Orthopedic Professional Association, in partnership with LRGHealthcare to update their name to Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists.

LRGHealthcare is pleased to offer aquatic exercise and fitness activities ranging from Arthritis Foundation classes to strength and conditioning classes. Exercise classes in the therapeutic warm water pool can include walking, jogging, jumping, swimming, kicking, and other recurring activities that improve mobility and cardiovascular function. All classes are taught by professional aquatic therapists and available to the public.

LRGHealthcare is proud to announce the upcoming Athletic Performance Series schedule for fall of 2012 and winter of 2013. The LRGHealthcare Athletic Performance Series has been designed to help develop sports-specific skills or improve overall fitness. Individuals are welcome to attend one or all programs. All programs are FREE to attend and held at Hillside Medical Park in Gilford.

The Greater Franklin Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Coalition is giving recognition and applauds to Franklin Savings Bank in their support of local walking trails. Over $5,300 in proceeds from their 19th Annual Charity Softball Tournament is being donated to area trail associations such as the Odell Park River Trail, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, the Winnipesaukee River Trail, and the WOW Trail for their upkeep and development efforts.

Did you know that nearly one out of every two adults have at least one chronic disease? These chronic diseases may include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and any other chronic condition that you live with on a daily/weekly basis, which may significantly limit your every-day activities.

“The flu vaccine is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and our families from the flu,” said LRGHealthcare Medical Director of Infection Control Dr. Abigail Dacuycuy. “The CDC recommends that everyone, six months and older should get a flu vaccine, and we support this recommendation. For some people, the flu is truly a health risk; for others, it is just an inconvenience, but everyone benefits from limiting its spread in our community. Widespread vaccination, including vaccination of children, is the best way to protect everyone in our community.”

Launched in 2004, the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition invites people from the United States and Puerto Rico diagnosed with any type of cancer – as well as their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers – to express through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journeys meaning.

Pink is a bold color so significant that women everywhere know what it stands for immediately- it stands for hope! This fall, Tanger is offering its shoppers a way to join in the fight against Breast Cancer with their annual PinkSTYLE campaign.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at Lakes Region General Hospital has been recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

LRGHealthcare employees are once again gearing up for their Employee Fundraising Yard Sale. In its second year, proceeds from the event will benefit programs and services at LRGHealthcare.

The Trustees of the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, Manchester, New Hampshire recently granted $10,000 to LRGHealthcare to support the Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign.

The LRGHealthcare Golf Classic presented by DiGiorgio Associates Inc./Monitor Builders Inc. was held at the beautiful Laconia Country Club on Monday, August 13. It was a perfect golf day and a great success as the event raised a remarkable $47,201 in support of the HealthLink program!

August 6, 2012 was a very meaningful date for the Drouin Family -- and for patients and staff at Lakes Region General Hospital.

Eighteen talented high school seniors from the Lakes and Central regions of New Hampshire are earning college credits this summer thanks to LRGHealthcare. A partnership between LRGHealthcare and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) called “Summer Scholars” is now in its fifth year and provides a free course in Anatomy and Physiology to top students interested in pursuing a career in health care. The four credit college course is taught in a compressed summer schedule and can be applied to a community college program or transferred to other colleges and universities. LRGHealthcare underwrites the students’ costs for the course.

Penny Pitou Travel recently signed-on as a Hole-in-One Sponsor of the LRGHealthcare Golf Classic, to be held on Monday, August 13^th at the Laconia Country Club.

LRGHealthcare is thrilled to announce that Bank of New Hampshire has signed-on as a $5,000 Gold Sponsor of the August 13^th LRGHealthcare Golf Classic!

LRGHealthcare has recently completed the third year of a five year program with the New Hampshire Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (NHCRCSP) funded by a grant from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC). The grant offers free colorectal cancer screenings to qualified individuals in New Hampshire. We are pleased to state that over 175 patients referred by LRGHealthcare doctors have been eligible for a free colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy) through this program.

Winner's Circle Auto Sales, Inc. in Tilton recently signed on as a $1000 Gold Sponsor of the 10^th Annual Brenda's Ride with Friends, to be held on Saturday, August 18^th at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound.

For the third year in a row Fratello's Italian Grille and Patrick's Pub & Eatery have teamed-up as Hole-in-One Sponsors of the LRGHealthcare Golf Classic, presented by DiGiorgio Associates Inc./Monitor Builders Inc.

The Irwin Automotive Group recently signed on as a Hole-in-One Sponsor of the 2012 LRGHealthcare Golf Classic!

The Health Information Resource CenterSM (HIRC) recently awarded LRGHealthcare with a Bronze Web Health Award for their intranet website.

The LRGHealthcare Breast Cancer & Beyond support group meets regularly and brings women together to share experiences and advice.

Each year members of the Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary award scholarships to local residents & employees who plan to further their education in the healthcare field.

LRGHealthcare Oncology/Hematology and NH Oncology-Hematology PA consider the improvement of health care and disease prevention an integral part of their mission, and participation in research programs allows improved treatments and prevention of cancer.

The LRGHealthcare Family Birthplace is now offering new parents the Period of PURPLE Crying® education program.

Franklin Regional Hospital is excited to once again host a weekly Summer Farmer’s Market. Join local vendors on the lawn at FRH on Tuesday afternoons from 2-5:00 p.m., beginning Tuesday, July 10, continuing through the summer season.

LRGHealthcare announced today it has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Arthur Getz Charitable Foundation. These funds will support the Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign.

The Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary recently presented four $2,500 scholarships to local residents pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Please join us in congratulating the following students:

We hope you will join us on Wednesday, June 13th at 5:30 p.m. at Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant (Rte. 3, Meredith, NH) for the Saving Our Treasured Chests: Getting Plastered with a Purpose auction. All are welcome and it's sure to be unlike any other auction you've attended!

Save the date! The LRGHealthcare Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 13th at the beautiful Laconia Country Club.

Becker's ASC Review recently released the "150 Pain Management Physicians to Know" and named local provider, James A. Mirazita, MD to the list.

Bank of New Hampshire is proud to announce that they have made a $500,000 contribution towards LRGHealthcare’s “Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being” capital campaign. “As a true icon with a parallel mission to provide quality service, LRGHealthcare is a staple in this community. We are fortunate to partner with such a dedicated organization.” Stated Mark Primeau, President & CEO of Bank of New Hampshire. “Bank of New Hampshire is committed to our roots here in the Lakes Region and is proud to be New Hampshire’s Local Bank.”

Preventing injury and teaching children how to stay safe is the focus of this year’s Child Safety Fair at Westside Healthcare.

LRGHealthcare President & CEO Tom Clairmont announced that Leo Goddu, RT(R) RDMS, RDCS, has been appointed to Vice President of Ancillary Services.

LRGHealthcare will be promoting “keeping you healthy” at the upcoming Choose Franklin Community Day on Saturday, May 12 from 9 am-3 pm at Odell Park in Franklin. This 8^th annual event features the theme of Healthy Eating Active Living and representatives from LRGHealthcare will be present to provide free screenings, chair massage, and healthy eating tips to encourage healthy lifestyle. They will also have a float and employee participation in the parade through downtown Franklin which begins at 10:00 am, from the Franklin High School.

Members of the Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and LRGHealthcare community assembled at the bank’s main office in Meredith on Monday, May 14 to celebrate MVSB’s lead gift to LRGHealthcare’s Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign.

LRGHealthcare in collaboration with NH Oncology/Hematology is one of only six community oncology practices in the country recognized by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for their work in improving cancer care through high-quality clinical trials programs. The 2012 Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Clinical Trials Participation Award will be presented to Dr Charles Catcher on behalf of LRGHealthcare’s Oncology Department at ASCO’s 48th Annual Meeting in Chicago, taking place June 1-5, 2012.

LRGHealthcare is proud to once again offer local teens the popular ‘CSI’ (Caring Student Interns) Program.

Members of the LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees, Senior Management Team, and major donors from Twin Rivers’ communities assembled at Franklin Regional Hospital on Friday, April 20 to celebrate the regional kick-off of LRGHealthcare’s Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign.

Did you know that nearly one out of every two adults have at least one chronic disease? These chronic diseases may include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and any other chronic condition that you live with on a daily/weekly basis, which may significantly limit your every-day activities.

Medical Identity Theft is a growing problem across the nation. To address this issue, the Federal Government recently issued regulations that require health care providers to put added measures in place to help prevent medical identity theft. Asking for your photo identification is part of that effort.

Did you know that nearly one out of every two adults have at least one chronic disease? These chronic diseases may include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and any other chronic condition that you live with on a daily/weekly basis, which may significantly limit your every-day activities.

The Lakes Region General Hospital Nursery Guild will hold its annual Spring Baby and Children’s Boutique on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center on Union Avenue.

With members of the Board of Trustees, Senior Management Team and major donors present, Tom Clairmont, President/CEO of LRGHealthcare announced today the launch of LRGHealthcare’s Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign.

Imagine not being able to hear your wife’s voice telling you she loves and misses you, or your child’s excitement as they tell you how they are doing in school. Some soldiers cannot talk to their families because of assignment or location, but there are soldiers who do not call home simply because they cannot afford the cost to make the call.

Join LRGHealthcare for a free four month Athletic Performance Series designed to assist the coach, athlete, or recreational athlete in developing sports-specific skills to improve overall fitness. Individuals are welcome to attend one or all of the programs.

Join LRGHealthcare experts for a free presentation to learn ways to reduce high blood pressure through nutrition, exercise, medication, stress and lifestyle changes on Tuesday, March 20 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lakes Region General Hospital. Free blood pressure screenings will also be available prior to the presentation from 5:30–6:00 p.m.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be scary, but women do not have to go it alone. A support group can help. The LRGHealthcare Breast Cancer & Beyond support group meets regularly and brings women together to share experiences and advice.

LRGHealthcare recently completed a Healthcare Needs Assessment. The process included hosting, Key Informant Focus Groups, as well as offering a public survey. The information collected will be used to help prioritize the programs and services offered to the community.

LRGHealthcare, ENT Associates of NH and Lakes Cosmetic Institute are pleased to welcome physicians, Chandler Marietta, MD and Carolyn Doherty, MD to the local community.

All golfers look for ways to improve their game, and the professional team at LRGHealthcare Rehabilitation is here to help. The Power Golf Program offers a full body conditioning clinic that emphasizes the muscles needed specifically for golf. The program includes simple stretching tips to minimize golf related injuries, to exercises that physically prepare you for the upcoming golf season.

Presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, Friday night’s LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala was an enormous success, raising $56,800 for cardiac services at LRGHealthcare and in our community.

Good News! The Better Choices, Better Health program presented by LRGHealthcare will be offered in TWO locations this winter. This workshop is for people with chronic conditions or any long-term health issue, and is also open to caregivers who want to feel better by living healthier lives.

Our Breast Cancer and Beyond support program is hosting a gathering for women who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.