Northeast Delta Dental

Black Heritage Trail NH

Tom Raffio welcomes JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of Black Heritage Trail NH. JerriAnne describes the newly created mural by Nashua-based artist Manny Ramirez of Positive Street Art, which depicts Ona Judge stepping off the ship Nancy onto the Portsmouth docks capturing the hope and excitement of her first moment of freedom. The mural is to be unveiled on May 23.

 

Girls on the Run NH

Tom Raffio interviews Jen Hubbell, the executive director of Girls on the Run New Hampshire. They discuss the mission and structure of Girls on the Run,  an after-school program for girls ages 8–11 that uses running and a curriculum focused on empowerment, confidence, and healthy living. Jen emphasizes that running is in the name, but the real goal is forward motion and joyfulness. Over 2.7 million girls have been reached in 30 years.

603 Equality

Tom Raffio interviews Amy Terravechia, the executive director of 603 Equality, a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization in New Hampshire. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building connections and understanding between the LGBTQ community and the broader New Hampshire community, viewing this as essential for creating a state where everyone can thrive.

Northern New England Dental Student Mentorship Program

Dr. Cynthia Yered and D2 student Chelsea Ty join Tom Raffio to discuss the Tufts Dental School's Northern New England dental student mentorship program. The program places first-year dental students in rural, underserved practices so they can connect classroom learning to real-world care. 

Tufts Dental School mentorship program

Tom Raffio hosts Dr. Adam Fasoli, who runs a dental practice in Middlebury, Vermont. The conversation focuses on the Tufts Dental School mentorship program, where Dr. Fasoli has hosted seven dental students over the years, showing them that rural practices can offer cutting-edge technology and fulfilling careers. 

AARP Employer Alliance

Tom Raffio hosts Christina FitzPatrick, State Director AARP NH to discuss the AARP Employer Alliance, a program where companies commit to an age-inclusive workforce. Program benefits include educational resources, and for larger organizations, a second tier that includes coaching to improve workplace culture.

Future In Sight

American Red Cross of Northern New England

Tom Raffio hosts Stephanie Couturier, CEO of American Red Cross Northern New England, for a comprehensive discussion about Red Cross Month in March and the organization's vital mission. The conversation covers the Red Cross's 140-year history, founded by Clara Barton to provide battlefield care during wartime, and how it has evolved to serve communities today.

NEC Football with Coach Kevin Kelly

Children's Dental Health

Tom Raffio hosts dental hygienist Christa Keddie on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to discuss National Children's Dental Health Month. Keddie, an oral health and wellness solutions specialist, shares her background growing up around dentistry and her decade-long career at Northeast Delta Dental implementing risk assessment programs. The conversation covers essential children's dental health topics including when to schedule the first dental visit (by age one or when the first tooth erupts), what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.