Northeast Delta Dental

OLLI at UNH with Tori Berube

Tom Raffio interviews Tori Berube, program manager of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNH. Tori explains the mission of OLLI, which is to provide enrichment learning for older adults, typically those over age fifty. She highlights the robust nature of the program and its nationwide reach, with over 150,000 members across 124 institutes.

AARP NH

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, host Tom Raffio and Christina FitzPatrick (State Director, AARP NH) discuss AARP's efforts to combat fraud targeting the elderly population. Christina introduces the Fraud Watch Network, which educates individuals about various scams and provides alerts on emerging threats. The importance of awareness and education in preventing fraud is emphasized, as well as the emotional tactics used by scammers.

 

Traveling Tooth Fairies

Myra Nikitas, co-founder of the Traveling Tooth Fairies shares her journey as a public health dental hygienist and the founding of the Traveling Tooth Fairies. She discusses the alarming statistics of untreated dental decay in Nashua and how it motivated her and her co-founder to create a program aimed at improving children's oral health. 

Community outreach and engagement

Tom Raffio interviews Ali Sekou, who emphasizes the significance of education and mentorship in overcoming his initial struggles after immigrating to the U.S. in 2012. He discusses his election as Concord's Ward eight city councilor and mayor pro tem, highlighting the importance of community trust and involvement.

Rob Grabill NH HS soccer

Tom Raffio, the president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, introduces Rob Grabill, the head coach of Sunapee High Girls Soccer, who shares insights on the competitive soccer culture in Vermont and New Hampshire. Grabill discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing team bonding and community service.

Dismas Home of NH

Wellness at Northeast Delta Dental

Ellen Raffio shares her background in education and how her passion for working with children led her to become the wellness coordinator at Northeast Delta Dental. She discusses her transition from teaching to coordinating wellness programs, highlighting her volunteer work that paved the way for her current role. Ellen emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for employees to engage in fitness and wellness activities and talks about road races in the area.

Canterbury Shaker Village

Tom welcomes Erin Hammerstedt and Kyle Sandler from Canterbury Shaker Village who discuss the visitor experience at Canterbury Shaker Village, highlighting guided tours and the beautiful grounds open to the public.

NH Humanities

Tom Raffio and Michael Haley Goldman discuss the future of New Hampshire Humanities amidst funding cuts and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights various upcoming programs and initiatives that aim to engage the public in meaningful discussions about local history and culture. 

The Baldrige Excellence Framework

Tom Raffio and Rob Kleiner share insights about the journey to winning the National Baldrige Award, emphasizing the importance of the Baldrige framework in enhancing quality and performance.