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As health care workforce shortage persists, employers boost incentives

Friday, July 2, 2021 Annmarie Timmins 0

Recruitment, however, is about to become even more challenging. The state’s 10 community mental health centers are expanding services significantly under their new contracts with the state. The centers are exploring recruitment plans now and some are beginning to offer bonuses, Couture said. Even with cash incentives, the centers’ inability to match salaries provided by private providers remains. READ MORE

Community mental health centers on the precipice of a ‘transformational’ moment

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Annmarie Timmins 0

The state’s 10 community mental health centers would be able to expand services significantly and offer statewide mobile crisis response under a contract going before the Executive Council Wednesday. READ MORE

New guidance gives a bit of breathing room on wearing masks outdoors

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Annmarie Timmins 0

Just in time for cookouts and black flies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday fully vaccinated people can socialize and dine outdoors with a small group of friends without wearing a mask, even if those friends are unvaccinated. READ MORE

Support for closing Sununu Center stops at jail as an alternative

Monday, April 19, 2021 Annmarie Timmins 0

State lawmakers and juvenile advocates have long wanted to close the Sununu Youth Services Center, believing a youth detention facility is the wrong place to hold and rehabilitate children. They also oppose spending the governor’s proposed $13 million a year for the approximately 17 children held there at any given time. READ MORE

Making the rounds: West High art teacher uses pedal power to stay connected with students

Monday, June 8, 2020 Annmarie Timmins 0

When learning went virtual, video visits with her students weren’t enough for West High School art teacher Richella Simard. So, she began pedaling to their homes – up to 15 miles – to say hi from the driveway. READ MORE

2 months and 200K meals later, Manchester School District and partners keeping kids fed

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Annmarie Timmins 0

In the last two months, the school district has made and delivered more than 200,000 breakfasts and lunches via school buses with the help of the Manchester Transit Authority and volunteers. Southern New Hampshire University is providing 7,000 meals on Saturdays, all paid for with donations that currently will cover meals through the end of May. But more support is needed for that program to continue. READ MORE

Keeping kids connected during remote learning

Saturday, May 9, 2020 Annmarie Timmins 0

Twelve of the city’s 22 schools have offered the 21st Century after-school and summer program for 17 years. Schools are chosen by the percentage of students on free and reduced lunch. Through STEM activities, card games, strategy puzzles, art and music lessons, sports, homework help, and even manners and kindness clubs, students develop their academic and social skills. READ MORE