Northeast Delta Dental

Easter Seals Veterans Services

Happy Memorial Day!  We welcome to Northeast Delta Dental Radio Harry Miller and Mark Sullivan of the Easter Seals Veterans Services Program.  Harry and Mark will share with us how the Easter Seals Veterans Services Program and the Veterans Count have changed in recent years, the needs and challenges that deploying service members and their families have, and how the NH National Guard, Department of Health and Human Services, and Easter Seals collaborate on the Veterans Services Program.  Also covered will be some of the upcoming Veterans Count events.  The mission of the program is "to provide critical and timely funds and services to veterans and their families, that are not being met by other sources, to ensure their dignity, health and overall well being."  Join us to learn more....

Six Rules (non-negotiable) to live a good life!

Tom Walton, Fitness Coach for Northeast Delta Dental Joins Tom Raffio on this weekend's podcast to share Six Rules (non-negotiable) to live a good life!  The discussion will feature a quick roundup of coming race events, history of Coach Walton's teaching career and how he is involved in fitness and wellness coaching today.  A fun and informative show on fitness and wellness - join us on the radio and join Tom Walton at an upcoming road race!

Dental Care for Vulnerable Populations

The Poisson Dental Facility at Catholic Medical Center has been providing dental care to vulnerable populations since 1983.  The mission of the dental facility it work to assure that no person in our community is ever denied access to oral health care.  The Poisson Dental Facility offers a full complement of oral health treatment by a dedicated staff that understand the special needs of those they serve.  Mary Pierce, DMD and Paul Mertzic, RN, MS join us on this weekend's broadcast to share with us about the Poisson Dental Facility.  Please join us on the radio and visit them on the web at www.catholicmedicalcenter.org/community-health/poisson-dental.aspx

Crotched Mountain Foundation

Our featured guest this week is Don Shumway from the Crotched Mountain Foundation in Greenfield, NH.  Founded in 1953, Crotched Mountain Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization serving children and adults with disabilities and their families.  Through specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services, the organization renews hope and restores lives for thousands of people annually throughout New England and New York.   Don will share with us about the many programs and activities that are taking place at Crotched Mountain, as well as their new Adaptive Trail System.  Please join us on the radio and visit the Crotched Mountain Foundation on the web at www.cmf.org

How Does Your Smile Score?

How does your smile score?  Wouldn't it be nice to know if you were at risk for oral disease before it became a problem?  Join us on this weekend's broadcast as Dr. Shannon Mills shares with our radio audience about myDentalScore.  Please join us for an informative discussion on oral health, wellness, and myDentalScore.

Amigos De Honduras

Chris Parkinson joins us on this podcast to share about a trip that he took in February with the Rotary International to Honduras.  Over the last 30 years, Rotary District 7870 (includes 60 Rotary clubs in Southern NH and Southern VT) has sent mission trips and aid to Honduras, which is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere. Amigos De Honduras is a program the Rotary District 7870 and since 2001, has concentrated its efforts in three areas:

1. Medical Care - more than 22,000 medical and dental patients.
2. School construction & education - constructed 5 new schools, expanded 4 schools, and converted 2 buildings into schools.
3. Pure water - working with another Rotary partner, Pure Water for the World, installed over 10,000 water filters which provides clean water to more than 50,000.

The latest Mission trip was February 2 - 10, 2013 and the team had 28 members, led by Chris Parkinson (ninth trip).  Please join us to learn more about the Rotary International and an update on all of what was accomplished on this recent trip.

How is Your Back?

Please join us this weekend for a fun and informative program as Steve Coppola joins us on the radio.  Steve is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He will be sharing about his practice, Coppola Physical Therapy, his career, and past careers that have help him get to where he is today.  Learn more about physical therapy and the epidemic of back pain as Tom and Steve discuss these topics.

Northeast Delta Dental Radio Anniversary Show

Northeast Delta Dental Radio enters its third year of broadcasting.  Please join us on the radio as Tom shares the history of the show and recaps highlights from past shows.  We have featured many community partners, allowing them the opportunity to share about their specific organization with our radio audience.  Northeast Delta Dental Radio is also educational, and we have featured Dr. Shannon Mills, Jean McPheters, Heather Brown, and other oral health and wellness professionals to share helpful tips and resources.  As we enter our third year of broadcasting, we will continue to feature a variety of programs for your enjoyment - join us on Saturday morning at 9:05 AM or Sunday Mornings at 10:05 AM on WTPL FM 107.7, or by streaming media from www.wtplfm.com.

Collaborating for Healthier Children in NH

Heather Brown, Network Representative for Northeast Delta Dental joins us on our show this weekend to share about how Oral Health & WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) Nutrition programs are working together for healthier children in New Hampshire.  Heather was working on this project as a field study when she was an MPH grad student at the University of New Hampshire.  Please join us to learn more about this project and how it is helping children here in New Hampshire.  The project was funded in part by Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital and the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation.

Fisher Cats Oral Health Challenge

There is still lots of snow around, and it may not look like baseball weather, however, preparations are underway at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium for the opening day celebration for the 10th anniversary season of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats!  Mike Ramshaw joins us on this weekend's broadcast to share about the Fisher Cats Oral Health Challenge and the 2013 season.  The Oral Health Challenge had 750 participants in 2012 and they are well on the way to exceed that in 2013.  The challenge is for kids to brush twice and floss once daily for a week, complete the challenge form, and submit it to the Fisher Cats to earn two free tickets to a select game at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.  Have a child or know someone that would like to participate, details and the form are available at http://bit.ly/Xvdgcz. Opening Day is on April 4, 2013 and the team will be wearing the old jerseys from the 1st season, and there will be a commemorative ticket giveaway.  The 2013 season at the Fisher Cats is full of fun events, including Atlas Fireworks shows, All-You-Can-Eat day, Kids Get in Free day, and a whole lot more.  Join us on the radio for some baseball fun and see you at the park!  http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t463