Northeast Delta Dental

What's Up at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

The mission of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is "to educate, incite and entertain learners of all ages in the sciences and humanities by actively engaging them in the exploration of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science." Our guest, Jeane Gerulskis will share with us 'What's up at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?' We will first look back at 2014 for a short discussion on the challenges and accomplishments as well as a recap of the year's events and exhibits.

Looking ahead to 2015, it is going to be a busy year for the center with the development and construction of a science themed playground, STEM camps taking place in the summer vacation period, Aerospace Festival, and a Blues Night in March. Stop by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and be sure to visit them on the web at www.starhop.com.

The Hopkinton Lions Club

Ted Story joins Tom on this weekend’s broadcast of Northeast Delta Dental Radio to talk with us about the Lion’s Club International and the local organization, the Hopkinton Lions Club.  Ted will share about the role the Lion’s Club plays in the local community, fundraising efforts to provide needed funding to carry on the mission of the organization, how you may become a member, and the international organization.  Join us on the radio and learn more about the Hopkinton club at www.hopkintonnhlions.com

The Friends Program

‘The Friends Program strengthens communities by building relationships that empower people, encourage community service, and restore faith in the human spirit – “Building Relationships…Restoring Hope.”’  Mark Foynes and Jerry Madden are our guests this weekend on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to talk with the radio audience about The Friends Program.  Learn more about the program at http://www.friendsprogram.org/ and join us on the radio!

Questions and Answers about HOW

Dr. Shannon Mills is our guest on this weekend’s broadcast for a ‘Questions and Answers about HOW’ session.  In several of our past Northeast Delta Dental Radio shows, we have had discussions on our new HOW program.  These shows have prompted some questions from our audience, and today, Dr. Mills joins us to answer some of these questions such as ‘What is Health through Oral Wellness?’, ‘You mentioned the phrase “evidence-based”. What does that mean?’, and ‘Why should I do a self-risk assessment?’.  These and other questions will be answered in this informative program on Health through Oral Wellness!  Join us to learn more….

Providing for those in Need

On this Thanksgiving Weekend broadcast, we feature Nancy Mellitt of the New Hampshire Food Bank and how they are ‘Providing for those in Need’.  Nancy will talk about the mission of the Food Bank and how it serves around 400 partner agencies in New Hampshire to distribute approximately 10.5 million pounds of food or around 8.4 million meals.  Join us to learn more about the New Hampshire Food Bank and how you can participate as a volunteer or a donor.  http://www.nhfoodbank.org

The Silver Tsunami: Dealing with the Oral Health Care Needs of an Aging Population

Do patients over 65 have dental needs that are different from the younger population?  Why is the oral health of the aging population more of a concern now than ever before?  Want to know the answers to these questions and more?  Then join us on Northeast Delta Dental Radio as Dr. Randi Tillman shares with the radio audience about “The Silver Tsunami: Dealing with the Oral Health Care Needs of an Aging Population.”

The 2014 Granite State Baseball Dinner

The 2014 Granite State Baseball Dinner presented by Northeast Delta Dental is the feature of this weekend’s broadcast and we are joined by Jenna Raizes of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to share all the exciting things taking place at the dinner.  The dinner is a fundraising event with proceeds benefiting CHaD, Ted Williams Museum, and the Fisher Cats Foundation.  In 2013, 1,200 individuals raised more than $160,000 and since 2007, more than $1.1 million has been raised through the dinner.  Guests will not only enjoy a delicious meal, they will also be able to meet special guests, collect autographs, enjoy special presentations, and participate in a silent and real auction.  The Granite State Baseball Dinner is held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 – visit www.nhfishercats.com for tickets.

Best Buddies New Hampshire

Sarra Dennehy, State Director for Best Buddies New Hampshire will be our guest this weekend on Northeast Delta Dental to talk about Best Buddies.  Best Buddies New Hampshire is a “nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”  In addition to sharing about Best Buddies programs, Sarra will discuss several upcoming events and campaigns to include the 2^nd annual Masquerade Gala at the Manchester Country Club, the End of Year giving campaign, and the Friendship Walk on June 6, 2015.

Direct to Consumer Marketing

Jodie Hittle, Northeast Delta Dental’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing will join Tom on this weekend’s Northeast Delta Dental Radio show to talk about the emergence of the retail benefits market and Northeast Delta Dental’s direct-to-consumer marketing strategies.  In addition, Jodie and Tom will present information about individual consumer products and the platforms through which they are offered.  The show will introduce listeners to Northeast Delta Dental’s landmark new Health through Oral Wellness program being introduced in the dental group market starting in January 2015.

What's Happening at the Capitol Center for the Arts?

If you enjoy the performing arts, then you will want to join us for this weekend’s broadcast of Northeast Delta Dental Radio as we feature the Capitol Center for the Arts.  Katie Collins and Nicki Clarke are the guests and the conversation will cover upcoming shows, events at the Kimball House, NTL and MET Broadcast programming, family shows, and their Headliner show series.  You will also learn about the benefits of becoming a member, sponsorship opportunities, and a future campaign for facility upgrades.  Join us on the radio and see you at a show at the Capitol Center for the Arts!  www.ccanh.com