Northeast Delta Dental

On this edition of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, our program is Oral Health and You featuring Jean McPheters, RDH, as our special guest. Jean will share with us about why it is important to have a Dental Home and what it means, what is involved in Collaborative Care, who can benefit from sealants and when, and why the first dental visit for a child should be by age one. Jean will also share that if you have a question about a procedure or treatment proposed by your dentist or hygienist - don't be shy about asking questions. Join us for this informative podcast!

Please join us this weekend to learn about one of the oldest YMCA organizations in the country, the YMCA of Greater Manchester.  Hal Jordan, President and CEO will join Tom Raffio and Jack Heath to share about the history of the YMCA, programs and services they provide to the community through the six branches they operate, as well as membership information.  The mission of the YMCA is "To create a community where all are welcome and build a healthy spirit, mind and body by offering programs that teach honesty, caring and responsibility."  Be sure to listen to this informative broadcast this weekend and visit the YMCA of Greater Manchester on the web at www.yogm.org.

With this weekend's podcast, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Northeast Delta Dental Radio.  Planning for Northeast Delta Dental Radio began in early February 2011, with the first program going out over the airways on March 26, 2011. Please join Jack Heath and Tom Raffio as they share highlights from programs in our first year. Here is a summary of show topics / themes from the first year. Oral Health  ~  8 shows Wellness / Running  ~  4 shows Health Care Reform  ~  2 shows Community Partners  -  27 shows Northeast Delta Dental  ~  5 shows Fisher Cats  ~  4 shows Miscellaneous Sports  ~  4 shows

We continue our wellness series with this weekend's program on Health, Nutrition, and Wellness. Please join us as our guest, Traci Komorek from the Center for Health Promotion at Concord Hospital shares with us important tips on health and nutrition. Do you enjoy a good breakfast before you head off to work or play? If your answer is 'no', you will especially want to tune in as we will share with you some important reasons for having a good breakfast and how it will improve your day. Also, as part of our conversation, we will share about fruits and vegetables, whole grains, the good and bad fats, sugar, and other useful and helpful information.    

March came in with a snow storm that made skiers happy and is heading out with summer time temperatures that are making runners very happy.  With these warmer days, folks are thinking about running and so are we on Northeast Delta Dental Radio.  Our program this weekend is Running and Wellness and features Perry Seagroves as our guest.  Perry will share about the history of running here in New Hampshire and in particular the Capital Area Race Series (CARS), which begins next weekend with the first race, the 13th Gilmanton 5K Road Race.  Join us for a fun show and see you at the next race!

In 1976, Jim Casey, the founder of UPS, established Casey Family Services as a fully licensed, nonprofit child welfare agency dedicated to helping children in foster care. Since its founding, Casey Family Services has evolved to provide comprehensive services that support safe, stable, and lifelong family relationships for children and youth both in foster care and in the struggling communities in which it works.

Please join us on this weekend’s edition of Northeast Delta Dental Radio as Cary Gladstone shares with us about Casey Family Services here in New Hampshire. Cary will be joined by Jessica Vespa, a foster mom with Casey Family Services, who will share with us her experiences of working with the organization and what it is like to be a foster parent.    

What would you like to know about dentistry?  Our podcast features Shannon Mills answering some frequently asked questions about dentistry.  Some of the questions covered are; Why do some people avoid going to see the dentist?, How often do I need to see the dentist?, Should I choose an implant if I lost a tooth and what are some options?  Floss and toothpaste - what should I use?  And a little fun --- a favorite dentist joke?  Join us for a fun and informative podcast!

New Hampshire has many fine community colleges and this week on Northeast Delta Dental Radio, we feature the Manchester Community College.  Please join us as Dr. Susan Huard, president of the college, shares with us about some of the new and exciting programs at the college; including the new Health Information Management degree, The Work Ready Program, as well as an update on building projects.  Information on degree programs, costs, and other services of Manchester Community College are available on-line at http://www.mccnh.edu/

Spring is fast approaching and soon it will be Baseball season!  The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have an exciting 2012 season line up and Rick Brenner will be with us to share about the special events happening this season at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.  One of the special events is that children will have an opportunity to earn two free tickets for a 2012 game by participating in the Oral Health Challenge, the Fisher Cats will be hosting Oral Health Challenge Nights on April 27, May 2, June 7, June 20, August 16, and August 26.  Northeast Delta Dental special promotions will occur on May 12, June 24, July 8, August 4, and August 26.  Opening day for the Fisher Cats 2012 season is April 12 and they will be featuring a pre-game celebration to honor the 2011 Eastern League Championship and a post game fireworks show.  Be sure to listen to this weekend's broadcast to catch all the excitement for the 2012 Fisher Cats season.

Why do you need life insurance? No one wants to leave their family unprepared for the future. Planning today can protect the promise of your family's tomorrow. Please join Tom, Jack, and Brian Francis on this weekend's broadcast to learn why you need life insurance! Here are just a few reasons to consider; replace lost income, pay off debt, pay final expenses and offer an emergency fund, and help pay for your children's education. Join us on the radio this weekend or grab the podcast for an informative discussion about Life Insurance!  This program aired on February 18, 2012.