Cornerstone VNA Offers Virtual Holiday Grief Support Group starting Dec. 1
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. ROCHESTER—Cornerstone VNA will be hosting a 4-week Virtual Holiday Grief Support Group for adults. The goal of the group is to help individuals cope with feelings of grief, loss, and sadness, which can be especially challenging during the holiday season. The Holiday Grief Support Group will take place Wednesdays, beginning Dec. 1, from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and will continue to
‘Let it Snow!’ NH Art Association members’ festive holiday exhibit at the Levy Gallery
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH - Celebrate the holiday season with the New Hampshire Art Association’s festive show, “Let it Snow!”, during the month of December at its Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. NHAA members will be showing one or two pieces of their favorite works in all mediums. Along with the artwork, there will also be books and cards for sale. Think unique gift-giving ideas. The association
Wentworth-Douglass Receives 5 Stars for Heart Failure, Pneumonia Treatment
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has received five-star grades for its treatment of heart failure and pneumonia, according to research released by a major healthcare data company last month. Healthgrades utilized Medicare patient data from 2018-2020 and independently analyzed each short-term acute care hospital in the country - roughly 4,500 hospitals. This is the eighth
Apply to present at The Beaches Conference slated for June 10
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. The Great Bay Stewards serves on the Planning and Communications Committees for The Beaches Conference, and wants to be sure you know of this unique opportunity. Do YOU care about beaches and other vulnerable coastlines? If so, read on. If you don't think you're the right candidate, you might know who is. Send this to them! The Beaches ConferenceUnderstanding our changing Maine
Fireworks Funding Deadline Pro Portsmouth Seeks Community Support
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—The First Night fireworks are a years-long tradition – a true community event that everyone can enjoy when ringing in the New Year. But, this year, Pro Portsmouth needs your help, and time is running out! In order to bring back the First Night fireworks and ice sculpture, Pro Portsmouth needs to raise $15.0K by Dec. 1st to cover not only the material costs, but
New providers join Families First, Goodwin health centers
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH / SOMERSWORTH – Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth and Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth recently welcomed three new primary-care providers. Jessica Fortin, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester and then completed her residency at the Sutter Sacramento Family Medicine Residency Program in
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation supports access to oral health care
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH NH and SOMERSWORTH NH – The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to support access to dental care at Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth and Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. The Foundation has been supporting these programs since 2003. Both dental centers provide preventive, restorative and emergency dental care
TFMoran’s Dylan Cruess named on New Hampshire 200 list for second time
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—TFMoran’s Chief Operating Officer, Dylan Cruess was recently selected as one of New Hampshire’s 200 most influential business leaders by NH Business Review. This is Cruess’ second time on the “New Hampshire 200” list, the first was in 2019, the award’s inaugural year. This designation is a result of a year-long initiative conducted by NH Business Review editors who
Wentworth-Douglass Opening Seacoast’s Only Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Seacoast patients will benefit from the only Advanced Heart Failure Clinic in the region, thanks to a new collaboration between Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. The clinic, which is now open at the Wentworth-Douglass Center for Heart Health in Portsmouth, provides comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, nurse
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Players at Jimmy's
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Join us! Sunday, November 21 at 5:30pm For the first performance of the Up Close and Personal @ Jimmy’s Chamber Music Series, which explores the borderlands between jazz and classical music. In this new six-concert series, ensembles of Portsmouth Symphony musicians will showcase the richness, flexibility, and often surprising range of the classical chamber music
Wentworth-Douglass Wins Best Hospital, Four Honors at Best of Seacoast Awards
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has once again been recognized for its outstanding commitment to patient care and the Seacoast region, winning four awards at the 2021 Best of the Seacoast Awards, including Best Hospital. Wentworth-Douglass had more finalists in more categories than any other organization in the region, and walked away with four total awards. In addition to Best
Dr. Maureen Cashman Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Dr. Maureen Cashman will be joining Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Lee Family Practice and will begin seeing patients on November 15. She has worked in family medicine for 17 years. Dr. Cashman attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1994. She went on to study at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, Conn.
Wentworth-Douglass Awarded “A” Grade for Safety
The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been awarded an “A” grade for safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit organization. The announcement was made on Nov. 10. Wentworth-Douglass received the best possible score in 4 of the 5 categories measured, which included ‘infections’, ‘problems with surgery’, ‘safety problems’, ‘practices to prevent errors’, and ‘doctors,
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Treehouse School of Portsmouth Pre-School Students Unveil StoryWalk® at Strawbery Banke Museum
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Lawrence J. Yerdon, president and CEO of Strawbery Banke Museum, and Anne Weidman, trustee, lead the Treehouse School of Portsmouth pre-school students in a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Good Morning, Strawbery Banke StoryWalk® at the Museum on Nov. 12. Launched as part of National Children’s Book Week (Nov 8-14), the StoryWalk® at Strawbery Banke reproduced pages
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Dozens of quilts and pillowcases donated to Wentworth-Douglass pediatric inpatients
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of the Chamber Collaborative. DOVER—A labor of love by a Seacoast quilting group will now ensure pediatric inpatients at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital are warm and feel loved during their stay. “Sometimes the hospital can be a scary place for kids and giving them a donation like this just kind of brightens up their day, gives them a smile, makes them feel a little more comfortable during their
First Seacoast Bank Welcomes Latonya Wallace
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER–James R. Brannen, First Seacoast Bank President and CEO is pleased to announce the addition of Latonya Wallace to the retail banking team. Latonya will serve as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Portsmouth office located at 1650 Woodbury Ave. Latonya is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Seacoast and brings several years of financial services industry experience to
Doctor marks milestone of 1,000 robotic surgeries at Wentworth-Douglass
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—When Dr. Dmytro Havaleshko, medical director of the Center for Weight Management and chair of Robotic Surgery, joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in 2017, there was no bariatric program. Nearly four years later, Wentworth-Douglass is now home to the most advanced bariatric surgery program on the Seacoast and Dr. Havaleshko has passed a major milestone. “I’m incredibly happy
Wentworth-Douglass Enhancing Primary Care Resources in Rochester Area
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is enhancing its primary care resources in the Rochester area, in response to an increased demand for family medicine from the community. Wentworth-Douglass says it has four primary care providers, across three nearby locations, who are currently accepting patients. Dr. Bhavik Bhulabhai and Stacy Stafford, PA-C are both accepting new patients
Ricardo Plata, PA-C, accepting new patients
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Ricardo Plata, PA-C, has joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital as a Physician Assistant at Wentworth Health Partners South Berwick Family Practice and is accepting new patients. Plata recently joined Wentworth-Douglass after eight years working in internal medicine at the Alameda Health Network in California where he used telemedicine to continue providing for patients during the
Pro Portsmouth announces First Night 2022 plans
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—On Nov. 4 Pro Portsmouth announced that due to the scale and scope of the multi-indoor venue event, and the challenges surrounding large indoor gatherings due to COVID-19, First Night Portsmouth 2022 will focus on outdoor-only activities for Dec. 31, 2021. In order to present the outdoor activities, including fireworks and ice sculpture, Pro Portsmouth is calling on
Novocure announces last patient enrolled in Phase 3 Pivotal INNOVATE-3 Trial of tumor treating fields in ovarian cancer
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Final data from INNOVATE-3 trial anticipated in 2023 ST. HELIER, Jersey–Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) announced Oct. 28 that the final patient has been enrolled in phase 3 pivotal INNOVATE-3 trial evaluating the efficacy of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) together with paclitaxel for treatment of patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Headquartered in Jersey, Novocure has U.S.
Newburyport Bank empowers community with Arts In Reach
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH — Arts In Reach (AIR), a nonprofit committed to empowering teenage girls and gender expansive youth, is proud and honored to announce a $5,000 sponsorship from Newburyport Bank. This award supports teens participating in free in-person and online fall arts programs. “We are proud to support their efforts since it so closely aligns with ours,” said Timothy
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics welcomes Whitney Hilton, DO hand and upper extremity physician
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. EXETER—Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (ASMO), is pleased to announce the addition of Whitney Hilton, DO to its practice. Dr. Hilton graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Denver. She received her Doctorate with honors from the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her
New COO joins community health centers
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. SOMERSWORTH – Jim Avrett, an experienced health-care executive, recently joined Greater Seacoast Community Health as chief operating officer. Avrett’s 30 years in health care included time at the two largest not-for-profit health-care alliances in the country, Vizient and Premier, and the North Broward Hospital District in Florida, a large public health system that had full
Players' Ring theater presents Frankenstein through Nov. 14
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Kennedy Gallery presents Beacon—a collection of original work by Debbie Mueller—through November
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Beacon Debbie Mueller Throughout the month of November, Kennedy Gallery is pleased to present BEACON - a collection of original oil paintings by Debbie Mueller, inspired by the lighthouses of New England. Lighthouses have captured our attention and our hearts since they first came to be. They represent safety, arriving home, a welcoming harbor, and illumination in
Dr. Rachel Kaiser Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is proud to announce Rachel Kaiser, DO, has joined Wentworth Health Partners Dover Family Practice. Dr. Kaiser has treated patients in a variety of medical practices for the past eight years. Dr. Kaiser started her career as a Clinical Monitoring Associate at PAREXEL in Billerica, Mass., and has experience in geriatric and osteopathic medicine. Most recently she worked
Nurse Practitioner Katherine Staniforth Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Katherine Staniforth, FNP-BC, MS, a highly skilled family nurse practitioner with significant experience and special interest in the field of women’s health recently joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Wentworth Health Partners Dover Women’s Health. Staniforth joined Wentworth-Douglass from Littleton Primary Healthcare in Colorado, where she worked as a nurse
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Winter's Coming: Updated Pandemic Guidance from OSHA
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) had a busy summer. In June, OSHA issued Emergency Temporary Standards to regulate the healthcare industry’s approach to COVID-19. Those were the first Emergency Temporary Standards OSHA has issued since 1983 and only the second Emergency Temporary Standards OSHA has issued in its forty-year history. On Aug. 16, OSHA also published updated
Wentworth-Douglass Awarded National Radiology Accreditation
DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). A radiation oncologist uses radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain. The ACR seal of accreditation, which comes from the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, represents the highest level of quality and patient safety in the healthcare industry. There are only 700
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Chamber Collaborative elects new board members
PORTSMOUTH — The annual membership meeting for the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth was held virtually June 17 and featured a discussion of fiscal year 2021 and the election of officers. As board chair, Monte Bohanan, of The Music Hall, thanked board members, retiring President Valerie Rochon, President Ben VanCamp, chamber staff, and highlighted the work the organization has undergone this past year, challenges it faced and overcame—and some—such as COVID-19, whose effects it is still
Vaccine discrimination in the workplace: What businesses need to know now
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Let’s talk about so-called vaccine discrimination. As an employment lawyer, the two questions I get asked the most these days are: (1) can we ask employees whether they’ve been vaccinated, and (2) can we require non-vaccinated employees to wear masks in the workplace (or a variant of that question, is it discriminatory to require non-vaccinated employees to wear masks while not
Sages Entertainment recognized for extraordinary fun that makes GREAT kids appear
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Local Magic School Recognized for Extraordinary Fun That Makes GREAT Kids Appear Sages Entertainment Wins the Golden Wand Award of Excellence PORTSMOUTH—Wayne and Kali Moulton of Portsmouth-based Sages Entertainment were recently presented with the prestigious Discover Magic Golden Wand of Excellence, awarded for outstanding online magic courses. Discover Magic is the
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Mask free in the 603: New CDC guidance for fully vaccinated employees
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Brian Bouchard On May 13, the CDC and White House announced that masks—with few exceptions—are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals: indoors or outdoors. For everyone else, masks are still required. It’s vaxed or masked. The announcement—albeit welcome news—has left many employers scrambling on what to do with their mask and social distancing policies. Though
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Stimulus relief for recovery start-up businesses
DISCLAIMER: The following content isn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers have provided significant economic assistance to support struggling businesses. Unfortunately, businesses started during the crisis itself have been ineligible for most of that aid. For example, businesses started after February 15, 2020 remain ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, and New
Bravo to the Small but MIGHTY Business of the Month for February
If you think business is all work and no PlAy, you haven’t met the family behind Sages Entertainment. With two and ½ members (Kali, Wayne and wee daughter Alice) the company mission is: Solutions for spreading joy and building community (for the small set, but also for corporate meetings and online parties.) And what are their tools of the trade? FoamWandsScout patchesSkillsScienceBalloonsFunCreativityWonder AND a fair dose of magic (and smarts—these guys are full of STEAM: They build puppets, but
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Intellectual Property Law Basics for Business
Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. A basic understanding of intellectual property (“IP”) law issues is not just important for inventors and technology company executives. Understanding the types of common IP concerns that can arise in connection with your business will help you to protect your own IP rights and to avoid infringing the rights of others. Although even a short summary of IP law would be well beyond the scope of this brief
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Legal Tip: New Year's (corporate) resolutions
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq. It’s January, which means New Year’s resolutions are plentiful. For many of us, those resolutions may focus on personal health and wellness. If you are the owner or operator of a business, now is also a good time to recommit to your corporate wellness. This can be as simple as developing new corporate recordkeeping habits or sticking to the old (but good)
Legal Tip —Main Street Relief Fund and Self Grant Recipients: Watch for Final Reporting Obligations
NOTE: This was authored by Paul J. Durham, Esq. of Sheehan Phinney not the Chamber Collaborative Many New Hampshire businesses benefited from a variety of federal and state aid programs in 2020, utilizing loan proceeds and grants to weather the economic storm brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs such as New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund (“MSRF”) and Self Employed Livelihood Fund (“SELF”) provided grants to small businesses without stipulations as to how those funds were to be spent.
Don't forget: Opportunities to meet our members inside!
This WeekVIRTUAL Thursday, Nov. 5, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Mixer 2020 Presented by Service Credit Union. Join your fellow Chamber Collaborative members for a morning of networking and broaden your business circle. This great opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with old is presented by Service Credit Union. PLUS:
Huge Thanks to our Members Helping Members
When a pandemic unfurls, it's difficult to get your bearings. To say the least. This is what the past five months have felt like for many businesses (and people in general). On days when you're just trying to stand up straight again, everyday-matters come along on their pre-Covid schedule -- and you're just not ready or able to satisfy them. As Members helping Members — these three member businesses have made contributions that helped other members with their dues during a time when the services of
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
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