When they first entered the scene in NH roughly a decade ago, urgent care clinics were an industry disruptor, offering affordable ambulatory care for less serious medical issues. Now, as clinic chains have opened dozens of locations, company leaders say the region is reaching its saturation point. Now, as competitors adapt, many see virtual urgent care as the way forward, including delivering addiction and mental health services.
As the state prepares to hire a recruiting firm to bring desperately needed health care workers to New Hampshire, some nursing students with safety concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine are leaving their nursing programs over vaccine mandates. A new state law prohibits most of their colleges from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, but their clinical sites can – and most will have to under the new Biden administration vaccine mandate for health care settings.
Wherever you go in New Hampshire, you see “help wanted” signs dotting the windows. One of the sectors hit hard by the continuing labor shortage is construction. A new education initiative called “I Build New Hampshire” is trying to encourage more people to explore careers in the trades. Joshua Reap and Jennifer Landon from the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont (ABC NH/VT) discuss the goals of the project.
Some campground owners feared 2020 might be their worst year because of COVID-19 restrictions. But for many, it turned out to be their best year as people sought refuge among the trees and fresh air. And even as travel restrictions loosen and vaccinations are readily available, camp reservations show no signs of slowing as the 2021 season kicks into high gear.
The change comes next month, as Sununu opts out of federal programs that expanded unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Prizes include free cruises, tropical vacations, a VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI, courtesy of P&G, date nights and other activities that are #OneStepCloser following a vaccination at CVS.
Housing prices are on the rise again in the Granite State. Inventory is low and what’s good news for sellers is bad news for buyers and people looking for homes they can afford.
So far this season, tickets have been available for purchase at Fisher Cats games with built-in social distancing.
CVS to roll out walk-in vaccine clinics in NH starting May 9.
Unfortunately, many programs have not been able to increase the number of students that they admit.
Gov. Sununu proposes a new loan repayment program as the state considers expanding the existing program for health professionals.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized $2 billion to provide financial assistance to families who paid for funeral costs specifically related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The reimbursement applies to funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Claims are capped at $9,000.