Northeast Delta Dental

The Centennial Senior Center

Vivien Green, Executive Director of the Centennial Senior Center joins us on this podcast to share about the center.  "The Centennial Senior Center is the cornerstone initiative of efforts to provide aging adults with meaningful opportunities for engagement, supporting people as they age through activities, education and advocacy, with an end goal of improving the quality of life for everyone."  Vivien will discuss the center's building project for their location at 254 North State Street, Concord, as well as to share some of the history and future plans for the Centennial Senior Center.  Visit the Centennial Senior Center on the web at www.centennialseniorcenter.org.

Children's Dental Health Month

Dr. Shannon Mills joins us this weekend to share about Give Kids a Smile and Children's Dental Health Month!   What is Children's Dental Health Month, how long has it been going on, how many children get treated each year, what is happening in our area, and where and when are clinics being held - these are some of the questions that will be answered.  New Hampshire was recently recognized for being a leader nationally in dental sealants, and Shannon will share us about sealants and why they are important.  Join us for a fun and informative show on children's oral health!

Soccer with the Coaches

Lets kick the soccer ball around on this weekend's podcast as we feature 'Soccer with the Coaches'!  Robert Grabill and George Pinkham join Tom to discuss New Hampshire Youth and High School soccer, and trends in the sport.  Soccer is fun and will help you on your road to wellness!  Join us on this podcast to learn about staying fit with soccer and how you can sign up for a league in your area.

New Hampshire Historical Society

If you enjoy history, this weekend's show on Northeast Delta Dental Radio is for you!  Our featured guest is the New Hampshire Historical Society whose mission is to "educate a diverse public about the significance of New Hampshire's past and its relationship to our lives today."  William Dunlap, Executive Director will share about the background and history of the society, how it got started, and the 100th birthday of the society's library.  We will also discuss the collections, exhibits, library services, publications, and educational programs offered by the New Hampshire Historical Society.  Join us on for this podcast and then take trip to the New Hampshire Historical Society located at 30 Park Street in Concord, NH.

Year in Review at the Bridges House

The Bridges House recently went through a renovation and reconstruction project in 2012.  Dr. Susan Lynch and Cindy McLauglin joined us on this podcast to share about the reconstruction project, what was accomplished, and what the future plans for the home are.  Following the project completion, the house was opened to the public for a variety of holiday themed events that included a Designer Showcase, Mother Daughter Tea, Seminars, Candlelight Tour, Holiday Centerpiece workshop, 'Antique Road-house' Appraisal Day, and a Family Day with museum docents in period dress. The Bridges House is the executive residence for the Governor of the State of New Hampshire and was generously given to the state in 1969 by former Governor and United States Senator Styles Bridges and his family.  For more information on The Bridges House, visit www.friendsofbridgeshouse.org/

Healthy Eating Means Living Healthy

From Thanksgiving through New Years, the weeks are filled with holiday cheer and lots of fun, and... food; and now that the holiday season has passed, it is time to be thinking of healthy eating.  Please join us on Northeast Delta Dental Radio for Healthy Eating Means Living Healthy!  Brian Johnson, from Johnson's Golden Harvest joins us to share about some wonderful choices we have for wholesome foods.  The discussion will include 'why it is important to have good food choices and the health benefits from these choices', and 'know where your food comes from'.  We will create an awareness of locally produced products and where the consumer might find these wonderful foods.  Join us for a fun and informative broadcast!

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - A New Beginning

On January 1, 2013, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center transitioned from an agency of the State of New Hampshire to a private, non-profit corporation.  Jeanne Gerulskis, Executive Director of the Discovery Center joins us to share with us about the transition.  Jeanne will discuss the hopes and aspirations the center has for the future, what the public can expect in the new year, how folks can get involved at the center through volunteer opportunities, and partnership opportunities for businesses.  New exhibits, planetarium shows, events, and programs are all in the planning for the new year.  Join us for an informative podcast about happenings at the Discovery Center and check them out by visiting the Discovery Center in person or point your browser to www.starhop.com.

Saving Peoples' Smiles

Dr. Earle Simpson joins us on this weekend's podcast to share about the Saving Peoples' Smiles Dental Practice.  At Saving Peoples' Smiles, they have a commitment of providing a 'dental home' to anyone who needs one, and to provide comprehensive dental care to underserved populations including uninsured, Medicaid, special needs, homeless, fixed income, as well as insured clients.  Dr. Simpson will discuss the history of the practice, the support it has received from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, as well as some of the future goals such as a dental van to travel across the state to treat children at New Hampshire schools.

The Concord Homeless Resource Center

"The Mission of the Concord Homeless Resource Center is to provide a supportive and respectful environment to assist people who are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless so they may work on immediate and/or long term issues which in turn will foster improved self esteem and ability to change their life circumstances"  Marcia Sprague, Director of the Concord Homeless Resource Center joins us on this podcast to share with us statistics, success stories, who uses the center, and how you may become involved as a volunteer or as a donor.

Why Having Dental Insurance is Important?

Please join Tom Raffio and Shannon Mills for an informative podcast on why having dental insurance is important.  With healthcare reform, market changes, pricing, plans, benefits, access - all of this can get to be confusing...  We will help you sort it out as well as to share about the importance of knowing and understanding your oral health status.