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Introducing Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists

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Community Educationp18

(603) 527-2896www.lrgh.org/care

Office of Public Relations and Marketing (603) 737-1041 [email protected]

Contents | Fall 2012

page 3 Convenience Care

page 4 Improving Communication

page 5 Living Well

page 6 Saying Goodbye

page 7 New Cafe Opens Flu Season New Providers

page 8 Joint Pain

page 9 Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists

page 10 Events & Thanks

page 12 Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being

page 14 Craft Fairs Baby Boutique

page 15 New Medical Students

page 16 Screening for Lung Cancer

page 17 Cancer Screening Programs

page 18 HealthWise

Donate onlineIt’s now easier than ever to give to LRGHealthcare. Visit www.lrgh.org to make your gift today!

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LRGHealthcare does not use patient information for marketing or philanthropy mailings. If you would prefer not to receive our mailings, please email us [email protected], or write to us c/o the LRGHealthcare PR & Marketing Dept., 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

Not feeling well?We are here for you… Convenience Care at LRGH provides walk-in treatment and care for common injuries and illnesses, as well as shots, prevention and wellness services.

Convenient Hours • No Appointment Necessary On-site Lab • Digital X-rayOpen 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Offering you and your family the following care for:

• Colds & flu• Allergy • Sore throat

• Ear pain• Sprains & strains• Minor burns

• Cuts & scrapes• Work injuries• Muscle aches & pains• Flu Shots (available seasonally)

Convenience Care at LRGH offers a bridge between primary care and emergency services, and is staffed by emergency medicine physicians and specially trained medical staff.

We accept most insurances. Self-pay options are also available – we accept cash, credit or personal check. To keep these services affordable, co-payments are expected at the time of service.

Offering fast, convenient and affordable care

NOW OPEN


Around-the-clock, hospital healthcare

teams must com-municate complex information to one another in order to

provide the highest quality of care.

Imagine if we could bring that communication together in

a single, easy to carry device. We can, and it’s here—LRGHealthcare is

pleased to announce the addition of the Voalté Communication System.

Voalté iPhones provide the ability for an entire healthcare team to communicate with instant message

services. Nurses can speak and text with physicians, lab and x-ray technicians, as well as each other—receive and respond to patient

alarms and alerts; and provide general department updates, which saves time and money.

When you see any of our staff using cell phones, please know it is proactive management of patient care—communicating

and delivering quality, safety and satisfaction in a technology forward way.

Why is My Healthcare Team Using Cell Phones?

Are you living with diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic pain, or other health challenges?

Living Well: Better Choices, Better Health workshops help individuals who either have or care for someone with a chronic health condition.

The program focuses on increasing self-confidence, problem solving, and build-ing a “tool box” of techniques to help break free from fatigue, stress, pain, and other symptoms that often accompany a chronic health condition. Participants learn how to incorporate healthy eating, physical activity, medication manage-ment, and relaxation techniques to help them live well!

Dr. Paul Friend, Family Practice physi-cian at Westside Healthcare said, “I have been very happy with the results of the Living Well: Better Choices, Better Health. Patients feel empowered by the process and seem much more motivated to make changes in their lives. Being part of a group, working on similar problems reduces the feelings of isola-tion and gives hope that these medical obstacles are more manageable and less life controlling.”

Living WellSeveral months ago I participated in the Living Well program. I was reluctant at first, but after the first session, I began to realize how I was ‘in it for me’. I was particularly interested in the lessons re-garding nutrition and goal setting. The coaches are wonderful and the program has an easy pace. If you are thinking about participating, I would urge you to do so. Everyone can learn something from these sessions.

Bob Lucas, participant

LRGHealthcare Staff Carolyn Muller & Melissa Rizzo, leaders of the Living Well

workshops, were recognized with a Chronic Disease Self Management Program Cham-

pion Award given by Area Health Educa-tion Center (AHEC) and the NH Dept. of

Health and Human Services.

Living Well Workshops:

Tuesdays Sept. 18 - Oct. 23 Noon - 2:30 p.m. Moultonborough Library

Wednesdays Sept. 19 - Oct. 243:00 - 5:00 p.m. Franklin VNA

Sept. 26 - Oct. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. LRGH

Call 527-7120 to register

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This past February I received a call from a staff member at Lakes Region Gen-eral Hospital. She was inquiring if someone from Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice would be available to speak with a patient and her family about hospice care.

When I arrived, Mae was surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. I could feel the love of family all around her. We talked about Mae, her family and their roles within the family. Mae had three daughters, ten grandchildren, and fifteen great grand-children. Her youngest daughter passed away two years earlier while receiving hospice care in her own home.

Mae had many joys in her life including cooking, baking, singing, and spending time with her family whenever possible. I learned so much about this loving family in such a short time.

Her family took turns sharing stories about all the wonderful things Mae did and the love she had for her family and friends. Day after day, family and friends came to her bedside in the hospital to share stories and reminisce about their past.

Mae passed away on March 3, 2012, surrounded by friends and family.

End-of-life care is so much more than pain and symptom management – it involves families and friends coming together to celebrate a life. Hospice is the model for com-passionate, end-of-life care that focuses on your loved ones comfort while provid-ing the support necessary for family members. The collaborative relationship between Central NH VNA & Hospice and LRGHealthcare recognizes the individual needs of patients and their families to say goodbye.

Join Andréa and Carolyn Crosby, MD, as they share one family’s experience with hospice care.

There will be an opportunity to speak with the presenters and family members.

Thursday, Nov. 8 6:00-7:30 p.m., LRGHCall 527-7120 to register.(See Healthwisepage 20)

Friends & Family Gather as Matriarch Says Goodbye

New ProvidersAnesthesiologyNathaniel Fuster, CRNALakes Region Anesthesiology

CardiologyCharles Wicks, MDConcord Hospital Cardiac Assoc.

General & Bariatric SurgeryRaza Shariff, MDWeight Institute of NH

Hospitalist ProgramKireet Agrawal, MDKhagendra Dahal, MDSumit Kunwar, MDAbdul Sattar, MDAshley Donovan, APRN

Flu season is coming!A flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.

The Centers for Disease Control recommend that everyone age six months and over get a flu shot each year.

Flu season peaks around Febru-ary in New Hampshire. Many of our provider offices, Convenience Care at Lakes Region General Hospital, and the Infusion Therapy Department at Franklin Regional Hospital will be offering flu shots.

Visit www.lrgh.org for the most up-to-date information.

Have you visited our new Front Desk Café?

Located next to the LRGH Gift Shop and Convenience Care, the café is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and offers a variety of drinks and gourmet coffee from Woodshed Roasting Company.

Freshly baked muffins and cookies, yogurt parfaits, grab-and-go sandwiches, soups and salads are also available.

During the warm summer months, enjoy our seasonal patio.

Andréa R Huertas, RN, BsN, MBA, cHPNHospice Director, central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice

Mae and I

FRH Farmer’s MarketLooking to eat fresh and local? Farmers Market will be held Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the lawn at Franklin Regional Hospital through early fall.

Call 934-2060 ext. 8369 for more information.

PeoPle Are more ACtiVe todAy tHAn eVer Before — especially Baby Boomers. Those born between 1946 and 1964 not only work and play harder than the generations before them; they don’t allow physical limitations to hold them back as they age. This has resulted in a surge of knee replacement surger-ies, exceeding 500,000 in the United States each year.

The good news is that there is no better time to get a knee replacement than today, with the introduction of the GetAroundKnee™ from Stryker.

While traditional knee replacements are oval, this revolutionary new design is cir-cular; to best work with the body in replacing the naturally circular motion made as the knee flexes. This can lessen the stress absorbed by the quadriceps muscle — the muscle relied upon to move the legs.

A government-funded study has concluded that knee replacement surgery is a highly cost-effective procedure that improves quality of life for many years.

The orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists perform knee re-placement surgery using the GetAroundKnee™ for appropriate candidates. Ask your physician if the GetAroundKnee™ is a good fit for you.

new knee replacement runs circles around others

to leArn more ABout liVinG free from joint PAin, Attend one of our free SeminArS.

Wednesday, September 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Conference Center at Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia Jeremy P. Hogan, MD

Wednesday, october 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Mojalaki Golf Club, Franklin • Christopher P. FitzMorris, DO

Wednesday, november 7, 6 - 8 p.m. Lakes Region General Hospital • Jeremy P. Hogan, MD

Call 527-7120 to sign up. free refreshments.Space is limited.

Advanced technology, advanced medical training, and advanced surgical procedures have aptly lead to renaming orthopedic Professional Association — AdVAnCed ortHoPAediC SPeCiAliStS (AoS).

With a reputation as a personable and welcoming medical practice since 1960, Orthopedic Professional Association (OPA) has kept pace with technological advances in orthopedics to treat the full range of musculoskeletal conditions. Patients receive an accurate diagnosis using modern diagnostic techniques and the experience of Board certified and fellowship trained physicians, the top pro-fessionals in their field.

This has driven the group to make changes, beginning with a name that more accurately reflects a physician practice highly skilled in traditional and advanced surgical procedures.

After conducting extensive research that included feedback from patients and community members, it became clear that there was confusion over the OPA name and a preference for Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists.

“New doctors have joined the practice, we’ve expanded our services, upgraded to the most recent technologies, and further advanced our surgical skills,” said John Grobman, MD. “Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists helps us better highlight these steps forward.”

And it’s not just a pretty name, Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists provides cut-ting edge ultrasound and advanced procedures like direct anterior hip replace-ment and the new GetAroundKnee™ replacement. Customer service improve-ments are underway and the patient reception areas in the Gilford, Franklin, and Meredith offices will be updated.

The physicians will continue to advance their skills and knowledge, evolving with the changing science of orthopedic surgery so they can offer patients the newest treatment alternatives.

The top priority at Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists will re-main to provide patients with state-of-the-art treatment

in a respectful, collaborative, and compassionate atmo-sphere.

The team at Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists looks forward to helping more people return to those activities they enjoy most.

Feel good again

introducing advanced oRtHopaedic SpecialiStS

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AOS is a department of Lakes Region General Hospital

LRGHealthcareGolf Classic

On August 13, the LRGHealthcare Golf Classic, sponsored by DiGiorgio Associ-

ates Inc./Monitor Builders Inc. was held at the scenic Laconia Country Club.

The event was a great success, welcoming nearly 175 golfers in two flights. We would

like to thank the many sponsors and friends in the business community who participated in this year’s

Golf Classic, to benefit the HealthLink program.

DAI/MBI generously supported the event as the $10,000 Title Sponsor, and more than 100 businesses and individuals supported the golf classic through sponsorship, raffle & in-kind donations, and by volunteering. thank you to everyone who joined us in the day’s events and supported this great program!

10th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends

Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time!August 18 marked the 10th Anniversary of Brenda’s Ride with Friends. Nearly 300 friends joined 14-year breast cancer survivor Brenda Ganong for a ride around Lake Winnipesaukee, followed by a cook-out and a line-up of live music, hosted by the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound.

All funds raised benefit LRGHealthcare’s Oncology Department.

tHAnK you to the many sponsors, donors, and participants for your great support!

Pre-registration fee is $20 per adult & $15 per child 12 and under. Online registration ends Thursday, Septem-ber 27 at midnight. Participants may also register from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. on race day for $25 per person.

Register at Tanger Shopper Services or online www.tangeroutlet.com/race

Sunday, September 30, 8:30 am

Tanger Outlet C

enter 120 Laconia Road, Tilton, N

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Tanger Outlets 5K Fit for a Cure Run/Walk to benefit LRGHealthcare breast cancer awareness initiatives.

Red Dress Gala:

RomanceWinter Night’s

Save the Date!

The Ninth Annual Red Dress Gala presented by MB Tractor & Equipment

Friday, February 1, 2013 The Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn & Spa ~ Laconia

Held each year to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention, this elegant event includes dinner, live music, dancing, and silent & live

auctions. Proceeds benefit cardiac services, programs, and technology at LRGHealthcare and in our community. Invitations and corporate sponsor-

ship forms for this signature sell-out event will be mailed in December.

don’t miss the most romantic night of the year in the lakes region! If you would like to receive information or an invitation to the gala please contact the Office of Philanthropy at 527.7063 or [email protected]


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meet our supporters

Penny Pitou Owner of Penny Pitou Travel & long-time resident of the Lakes Region

K. Mark Primeau Bank of NHPresident & CEO

Paul F. Racicot, MDLRGHealthcare Emergency Medicine and Capital Campaign Co-Chair

“Some may know I’ve spent a lot of time on the slopes of Gunstock. My children and grandchildren are also avid skiers and it’s comforting to know that, in an emergency, on or off the slopes, quality medical care is just ten minutes down the road. Countless pa-tients will benefit from these renovations; it’s simply the right thing to do.”

“Just as you need us, we need you. LRGHealthcare is committed to be-ing here for you and your loved ones, not just to-day or tomorrow,

“LRGHealthcare is a first-class facility that competes very well and stands up to any other healthcare facility in our state. Bank of New Hampshire is proud to support this capital campaign as LRGHealthcare is a jewel in our community, not only in regard to healthcare, but also in terms of being one of the largest economic drivers in the entire Lakes Region.”

but for many years to come. Your gift to this campaign is not just an investment in your local healthcare system; it is an investment in your future health, and the future health of your loved ones and your com-munity.”

Thank you for your generous support

CaPiTal CamPaigN

LRGHealthcare recently announced its Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to engage community members, through gifts large and small, to raise the necessary funds for these essential projects.

Renovations will include con-verting double patient rooms to private rooms with their own bathrooms and showers, sleep sofas, and state-of-the-art pa-tient lift systems. Private rooms allow patients the opportunity to sleep better, heal faster, and have private discussions with their family and health care providers.

In addition, renovations include updating medical imaging equipment and expanding the LRGH Emergency Department to accommo-date the growing needs of the community. Single patient rooms in the ED are crucial for infection control and privacy during what can be a very trying time for patients and their families. The days of a thin curtain separating patients are over.

We invite you to be a part of these exciting & important changes. Please support our mission by making a $35, $50, or $100 contribution today, or by pledging a larger gift over five years (gifts over $5,000 will be recognized on our donor walls at FRH & LRGH).

We are fortunate to live in a tight-knit community where residents and businesses alike always ‘step up to the plate’ to improve our most essential resources. At some point, we, or a loved one, will likely need medical care at LRGHealthcare, and isn’t it reassuring to know that we have access to the very best? Through your generosity we will come together to raise the necessary funds for these renovations, enabling us to provide the very best healthcare for years to come.

STrENgThENiNg ThE COmmuNiTy’S WEll-bEiNgImportant renovations are underway......changes that will have a very positive impact on care provided to you and your family for years to come.

For more information on the great things happening at lrghealthcare, or to make your gift online, visit www.lrgh.org.


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Franklin Regional Hospital (edwards St. entrance)Area artisans • Penny Sale • Silent Auction • Baked

Goods • Raffle • Free Admission • Free Parkingfor more information, please call 934-2060 ext. 8780.

lRgH nursery guild annual Fall

Baby/Children’s Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9am - 3pm

Holiday Craft Fair

For more information contact the LRGH Nursery Guild at 524-3211 ext. 3018 or [email protected].

SAturdAy, october 13, 9am-2pmat the Laconia Community Center, Union Avenue, Laconia.

turn your baby and children’s clothes, toys and furniture into cash!

Consignments and donations of FALL/WINTER clothing, children’s furniture and toys (no stuffed animals) will only be accepted during the following dates and times: Wednesday, Oct 10, 6 - 9pm and Thursday, Oct 11, 9am - 6pm at the Laconia Community Center, Union Avenue.

Proceeds from this event help benefit Women’s & Children’s health in the Lakes Region communities.

ThE lrgh auxiliary’S 11Th annual Fall Craft FairSat., October 13, 9am-3pmBake Sale, raffle table over 60 Crafters, refreshments

Laconia High School 345 Union Avenue

free AdmiSSion. donAtionS GlAdly ACCePted.

Proceeds benefit the LRGHealthcare Breast Health Program and other Auxiliary projects.

For more information, please call 524-3211 ext. 3663.

On August 6, 2012 LRGHealthcare welcomed our fourth class of Osteopathic Medical students

from the University of New England (UNE) in Bidd-eford, Maine. The eight third-year medical students will

be training at LRGHealthcare for the year, then will move on to their fourth and final year of medical school.

Dr. Paul Racicot, Clinical Campus Director has been working with the students and making sure that LRGHealthcare provides them with the best possible hands-on education. This past May, Dr. Racicot at-tended the UNE graduation and proudly hooded Jennifer Cook, one of our students. Jennifer is hoping to come back and work under the direction of Dr. Sam Aldridge in vascular surgery after she completes her residency in Michigan.

Please join us in welcoming our latest class of UNE osteopathic medical students to our community!

Welcome

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FRH auxiliary’s 4th annual

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According to the American Lung Associ-ation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. A recent study by the National Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Trials (NLST) and report-ed in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening holds promise of detecting lung cancers in symptomless, high-risk individuals and reduces their risk of death by 20 percent.

LRGHealthcare now offers this service at the Lakes Region General Hospital campus. “As with many types of cancer, early detection can lead to better outcomes,” said Leo God-du, Vice President of Ancillary Services. “We are committed to offering our community the latest technologies and advanced screening methods.”

The best prevention against lung cancer is never to start smoking, and if you are smoking, quit. If you live in an area where radon is present, have your home tested annually. Radon has been shown to increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

The American Lung Association recommends that cur-rent or former smokers, between the ages of 55 to 74, with a history of smoking a pack a day for 30 years, and with no history of lung cancer, should speak with their primary care provider about being screened.

for more information, or to learn more about this service, speak with your primary care provider.

nH Colorectal Cancer Screening ProgramLRGHealthcare has just completed our third year participation in a five year NH Colorectal Cancer Screening Program funded by a grant from the CDC. The grant offers screening colonoscopies to uninsured or un-

derinsured, low income patients at no cost to them.

To date, 178 patients referred by LRGHealthcare primary care providers have been eligible to receive a colonoscopy

through this program.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and kills over 50,000 people in the United States each year. But, over the past two decades the rate of colorectal cancer deaths has been dropping, thanks to the rise in screening colonoscopies. This procedure enables early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, which does lead to better outcomes. Often, by removing polyps we can prevent colorectal cancer from developing at all.

If you are over the age of 50, and have not had a colonoscopy in the past ten years, speak with your

primary care provider about this program or visit www.lrgh.org.

october is Breast Cancer Awareness monthAfter skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women and the second leading cause of death in women. One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.

Cost should not be a barrier to any woman in our com-munity getting a mammogram. Medicare, Medicaid, and

most other insurance plans cover mammograms. The Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCP) provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services

to low income, uninsured, & underinsured women between the ages of 18 - 64.

the mammography Bridge Program. If you do not have insurance, or have a high deductible, you may qualify for a FREE mammogram through the Mammography Bridge Program. Don’t let cost prevent you from getting the breast health services you need.

to request an application, call 527-7000 or visit online at www.lrgh.org/mammo.

Low-dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Cancer Screening Programs NOW OFFERING

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about. Talk to yourprovider today...

...you may be very glad you did.

make the call that can save your life!

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reGiStrAtion reQuired for All ProGrAmS

HWHealthWise community education programs and information

Cancer Care Breast Cancer and Beyond Support ProgramSocial gathering for any women who have been affected by breast cancer. Mon., Oct. 29, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., LRGHCall 527-2940 for more info.

look Good feel Better ProgramIn conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Program is for women facing appearance related side effects from cancer treatments. Call 527-2940 for more info.

“lady Grace”Breast Prostheses fittings by Lady Grace will be available at LRGHealthcare. Call 527-2940 for more info.

Plum Blossom Beads of Healing and HopeA workshop for cancer patients. Call 527-2940 for more info.

“lilly oncology on Canvas” This artwork collection depicts “expressions of a cancer journey” from patients, families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers. The public is welcome to view the artwork at LRGH and FRH from Oct. 1-15. Call 527-2940 for more info.

CPr friends & family infant CPr (up to age 1) Cost: $5.00. Call 527-7120 for dates of next session.

Childbirth and Parent educationChildbirth ClassesCall 524-3211, ext. 3744 to register.

Breast feeding Support GroupEvery Wed. morning and afternoon, LRGH, FREECall 524-3211, ext. 3707 for more info.

Car Seat Safety ChecksBook a free appointment to make sure your car seat in installed correctly. Call 527-2948 or 934-2060, ext. 8369

Parenting education resources*Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire 524-1741

Merrimack County Cooperative Extension 225-5505

diabetesmedical nutrition therapyIndividual counseling with a registered dietitian. Call 527-2850 for more info.

diabetes Self-management educationClasses offered morning, afternoon or evening and are covered by most insurances. Call 527-2850 to register.

insulin Pump ProgramCall 527-2850 for more info.


foot ClinicFoot and nail care for patients with diabetes and other vascular problems. Call 527-2850 for an appointment.

fitness Staying Healthy on the Ski SlopesSix week pre-season program including stretching and conditioning exercises to help skiers prepare for the slopes. Cost: $75.00Tues. & Thurs., Oct. 23 - Dec. 6, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Call 527-7120 to register.

Wellness Centers exercise ProgramMedically supervised exercise programs for people with chronic illnesses, and those whose doctors feel could benefit from a supervised program. Community Wellness Center, Laconia 527-9355 or Winnipesaukee Wellness Center, Moultonboro 253-1839.

tanger fit for A Cure 5K run/WalkSun., Sept. 30, Tanger Outlet Center, Tilton (See back cover)

2012 Greater franklin Area Walking & trail GuideLooking for places in your community to walk? This FREE guide features walks for all levels of fitness. Call 527-7120 to receive your copy.

fitness ConsultationsPrivate consultation with certified athletic/fitness trainer to develop a safe and effective exercise program. for initial con-sultation at Hillside Medical Park, Gilford or Interlakes Medical Center, Meredith. Cost $25.00Call 524-2852 for more info.

Chair yoga for fitnessEight week gentle yoga and core condi-tioning practiced seated or standing using a chair for support. Great for people with limited mobility who want to maintain flexibility and strength. Cost $30.00Wed., 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.Call 524-2852 for more info.

Core expressEight week core class will work your core and rev up your metabolism in 30 minutes. Cost: $30.00. Drop-ins welcome at $6.00 per class. Wed., 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Call 524-2852 for more info.

General Wellness living Well:Better Choices, Better HealthSix week program designed to help you, or someone you live with, better manage an ongoing health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, chronic pain and others. Tues’s, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23, 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m., Moultonborough LibraryWed’s, Sept. 19 - Oct. 24, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Franklin VNAWed’s, Sept. 26 - Oct. 31, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., LRGH Call 527-7120 to register.

All programs are listed on our website at www.lrgh.org.




mae and i - friends and family Gather as matriarch Says GoodbyeCarolyn Crosby, MD, LRGHealthcare Director of Palliative and Hospice Care and Andréa R Huertas, RN, BSN, MBA, CHPN, Hospice Director at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice will discuss end of life care and one family’s recent experience. Thurs., Nov. 8, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., LRGHCall 527-7120 to register. (See page 6)

Advance directivesCare Managers available to answer ques-tions and offer assistance in completing Advance Directives. Free.First Friday of every month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., LRGHFirst Tuesday of every month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., FRHCall 527-7120 for more info.

massageAvailable at Westside, Franklin; Inter-lakes Med. Ctr, Meredith; and Hillside Medical Park, Gilford Rehab sites. Call 524-2852 to make an appointment

nutrition and Weight managementWeekly Weight inJoin Dietitian Kathleen Hayward for a weekly weigh in and nutrition ses-sion. Find the support you need while learning about different nutrition topics each week to optimize your weight loss.

Participants must meet with a registered dietitian for a one time consultation to design your individualized meal plan.

Cost: $20 for initial meeting with dietitian. $40/month for an individual or $60/month when two people from the same household join together. Prepay 3 months in advance and receive a 20% discount. Further discounts may apply.Thursday’s, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m., HealthLink Building, Downtown LaconiaCall 527-7120 for more info.

Weight no longer Weight management ProgramJoin a registered dietitian for a focused program to help you meet your weight loss goal. Take part in a before and after screening for blood glucose, cholesterol, BMI, waist/hip circumference, and body fat percentage. Participants will receive an individualized meal plan for weight loss. Weekly weigh in and daily food journaling required. Cost: $150.00Call 527-7120 for upcoming dates.

A Weigh out: ending mindless eatingDo you already know what foods to eat, but find that it is still not enough to achieve your weight loss goals? This four week series will cover emotional eating, accepting yourself, mindful eating and stress management. Call 527-7120 for upcoming dates.

medical nutrition therapyIndividual counseling with a registered dietitian to learn about disease-specific nutrition therapy, weight loss, and healthy eating. Call 527-2850 for more info.

managing your Weight with HypnosisSat., Sept. 29, LRGHSat., Oct. 27, FRHSat., Nov. 24, LRGHSat., Dec. 15, FRHAll from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., Cost: $85.00Call 527-7120 to register.



WAter fitneSS Arthritis Aquatic ProgramIdeal for people with arthritis and other related conditions. The ability to swim is not required. Meets two times per week for eight weeks at Hillside Medical Park, Gilford. Cost: $40.00.Mon. & Fri., 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.Mon. & Fri., 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Mon. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aqua Pilates/yogaEight week program based on mat Pilates principles and gentle yoga. Hillside Medical Park, Gilford. Cost $35.00.Mon., 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.Wed., 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Aqua Strength & Conditioning This is a strength and endurance building program utilizing buoyancy equipment in the pool. Meets once per week for eight weeks at Hillside Medical Park, Gilford. Cost: $35.00. Mon., 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.Wed., 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Aqua fitEight week aerobics class held in the shallow and deep ends of the pool. Great class to build heart strength and burn calories. Cost: $35.00Wed., 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

W.o.W Class (Work off Weight)Eight week program to help participants with weight loss goals jump start their metabolism. Exercises include water walk-ing, core strengthening, light aerobics and muscle strengthening using various buoyancy equipment in both the shallow and deep end of the pool. Cost: $35.00 Wed., 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

call 524-2852 for more information.

All ClASSeS Are Held in our tHerAPeutiC WArm WAter Pool.




*Websites and telephone numbers are provided for informational purposes only, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by LRGHealthcare.

PLease RemembeR To ReGIsTeR! PRoGRams may be CaNCeLLed due To Low ReGIsTRaTIoN, oR INCLemeNT weaTHeR.

Attendees who require assistive devices or accessible meeting rooms in order to attend a program may call the Director of Education at 527-2998 or in Laconia TDD (603 527-2914) or in Franklin TYY (603 934-8202).


athletic performance Series:This series has been designed to assist the coach, the athlete or the recreational athlete towards developing sport specific skills or improve their overall fitness. Individuals are welcome to attend one or all. CoSt iS free. Please come dressed appropriately and ready to participate.

location: Hillside medical Park, Gilford.Please call 527-7120 to register (Pre-registration is required)

Core Strengthening for the Winter Athlete - Learn about prevention of common athletic injuries which can develop as a result of weak abdominal/core strength. Come learn and participate in specific exercises which can help prevent athletic injuries. thursday, oct. 4, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

massage those muscles - Introductory workshop designed to help educate athletes in the benefit of massage before and after a competitive event and the various techniques available. tuesday, dec. 11, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Aqua-Strengthening and Conditioning - Beginners class to introduce individuals to buoyancy equipment used in strength training, increased endurance, and core conditioning. Class uses both the shallow and deep ends of the pool. thursday, jan. 10, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

moving towards Better running - Information for runners about injury prevention, running techniques and running form. Program also discusses proper shoe selection to minimize potential injuries.thursday, feb. 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

increasing Speed, Agility and Balance - Workshop is designed to assist the athlete/coach in improving skills in speed, agility and balance; active participation is encouraged. thursday, mar. 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Healthlet no Woman Be overlooked: Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are available for women ages 18-64 who meet certain guidelines. Call 524-3211, ext. 7000 for more info.

mammography Bridge ProgramIf you do not have health insurance or have a high deductible, funds may be available to help cover the cost of a mam-mogram. Call 527-7000 for more info.

Workplace fitnessBack SafetyProgram designed to instruct individuals in safe lifting and proper body mechanics. Program can be done on site and geared towards specific work demands. Call 524-2852 for more info.

fitness in the WorkplaceRehab specialists available to assist companies in developing a specialized ex-ercise and fitness program for employees. Designed to meet job specific needs in the prevention of musculo-skeletal com-plaints and repetitive motion injuries.Call 524-2852 for more info.

Computer fitnessRehab specialists can work with you or your company to assess the computer workstation and make adjustments to enable the job to be done more efficiently and with less discomfort or risk of injury.Call 524-2852 for more info.

SeniorsSenior Safety daySenior Safety Day is an opportu-nity for local area seniors to have a trained fireman come to your home and change your smoke detector batteries for you. We even provide the batteries! No standing on chairs or worrying about falling. Service is provided FREE to seniors in many local communities. Sat. Oct. 27Call 934-2060 ext. 8329 to schedule your free visit.

ServicelinkInformation on resources to help seniors, adults with disabilities and their families. 1-866-634-9412 or 528-6945.

Smoking CessationfreshStart Smoking Cessation Program Cost: $25.00. Call 527-7120 for dates of next session.

Holistic Health CenterThe LRGHealthcare Holistic Health Center offers a wide variety of smok-ing cessation treatments in coopera-tion with your primary care provider. Call 524-9261 for more info.

the new Hampshire Smokers’ Helpline* Free telephone-based smoking cessation counseling and interactive website. 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP (1-800-879-8678) or www.trytostop.org.

Stop Smoking with HypnosisSat., Sept. 15, LRGHSat., Oct. 13, FRHSat., Nov. 10, LRGHSat., Dec. 8, FRHAll from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., Cost: $85.00Call 527-7120 to register.

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