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July 2022
NEWFOUNDLAKELIFE.COM Page 25 Free Blood Pressure Screenings
FRANKLIN & LACONIA – HealthFirst Family Care Center is offering blood pressure screen- ings as part of its expanded Heart Health program. HealthFirst of- fers heart health and other med- ical services -- including breast and cervical cancer screening -- to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
“High blood pressure doesn’t have any symptoms, yet it can lead to heart disease, the leading cause of death in New Hamp- shire,” said Alisha Nadeau, MSN, RN, CNL, HealthFirst’s Clinical Operations Director.
“The good news is that, in most cases, you can manage your
Free Summer
blood pressure to lower your risk for serious health problems,” Na- deau said. A normal blood pres- sure level is less than “120 over 80”, or 120/80 mmHg.
Call HealthFirst to schedule your blood pressure and heart health screening:
Franklin location, 603-934-1464 Laconia location, 603-366-1070
You may be eligible for free heart screening services if you:
• Are enrolled in or eligible for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
• Are 40-64 years old
• Are uninsured, underinsured, or have low income
• Reside in New Hampshire or
York County, Maine
About HealthFirst Family HealthFirst Family Care Cen-
ter, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides pri- mary healthcare to anyone in the Twin Rivers and Lakes Regions of New Hampshire. The five- county area includes 23 rural townships (Alexandria, Andover, Ashland, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Danbury, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Hill, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Northfield, Salisbury, Sanbornton, Sandwich, and Til- ton).
Support Groups
Offered by
Pemi-Baker Hospice
& Home Health
By: guy tillson, BeReavement cooRDinatoR
PLYMOUTH - Pemi-Baker Hospice and Home Health will be offering two new Grief and Loss Support Groups, be- ginning on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The groups will deal with issues pertaining to loss and grief as these experiences impact the lives of individu- als. The six sessions will draw on insights from the works of David Kessler, Kenneth Doka, and Alan Wolfelt, three leading voices in the area of grief stud- ies.
There will be TWO groups:
A morning group will meet at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center from 11:00am through 12:30pm. We can accommo- date TEN IN-PERSON partic- ipants. Group members will sit socially-distanced from one an- other. Masks are NOT required, but are recommended for those who wish to be cautious. We can also accommodate persons virtually via ZOOM.
There will also be a late af- ternoon group from 5:30pm through 7:00pm. The late af- ternoon group is ZOOM-acces- sible ONLY.
There is no cost for partici- pating in these groups, though participants MUST pre-register by contacting Guy Tillson, Be- reavement Coordinator, at gtill- son@pbhha.org or by calling 603 536-2232. Each group will go for six sessions. The size of each group and the energy gen- erated by discussion and sharing determines the length of each session. Though we allow for
an hour and a half, we normally go for about an hour.
Pemi-Baker also offers a monthly support group for at-home caregivers. This group meets on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at 10:00am. We can accom- modate FIVE IN-PERSON participants in the Conference Room at Pemi-Baker Hospice and Home Health, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, in Plym- outh. In-person participants are required to wear masks. Virtual participation is also available via ZOOM. As with the grief and loss groups, please contact Guy Tillson at gtillson@pbhha.org or by calling 603 536-2232.
With over 55 years of expe- rience, serving clients from 29 towns in central and northern New Hampshire, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is committed to creating healthier communities. Services include at-home healthcare (VNA), hospice and palliative care, and Community Programs in- cluding: American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA, Caregiver Support Groups and Grief and Bereavement Support Groups. Providing compassionate care with experienced staff who are trained, certified professionals in the business because of their hearts. In your time of need, we’re right where you need us.
Pemi-Baker is located at 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth, NH. To contact us please call: 603-536-2232 or email: info@pbhha.org Like our Facebook Page: @pemibak- erhospicehomehealth
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