North Country Health Consortium

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

🎉 The agenda is HERE!

We’re so excited to share the finalized agenda for the 2nd Annual North Country Public Health Conference, happening October 13–14 at the Omni Mount Washington Resort!

This year, we’re bringing together presenters and professionals from across New Hampshire and beyond for two full days of learning, connection, and collaboration around our theme, Rooted in Resilience: Growing Health, Cultivating Connection.

From behavioral health and clinical care to workforce, community needs, municipal public health, special populations, and more—there is so much to explore across this year’s program.

👀 Take a look through the agenda, start picking out the sessions you don’t want to miss, and then make sure you’re joining us in October!

🌱 Registration is open—reserve your spot today:
https://northcountryhealthconsortium.my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/home/2ndncpublichealthconference

And stay tuned! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be taking a closer look at the sessions, presenters, and tracks that make up this year’s conference.

We can’t wait to see you in October! 💚

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! 🚨

Yesterday marked the start of a month dedicated to reminding us that preparedness starts long before an emergency happens—and here at NCHC, that work happens year-round.

Through our Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program, we work alongside community partners, emergency responders, healthcare organizations, volunteers, and residents to help build a more prepared, connected, and resilient North Country.

From strengthening regional partnerships and building response capacity to supporting volunteers and providing community preparedness trainings, PHEP helps make sure the people, resources, relationships, and systems we may need during an emergency are in place before one happens.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing more about emergency preparedness and ways you can help keep yourself, your family, and your community ready. In the meantime, take a look at some of the work happening through PHEP right here at NCHC! 👇

09/01/2026

💜 Recovery Month is here, and we’re walking together!

Today marks Day 1 of the Nobody Walks Alone: 30 Miles in 30 Days Challenge, led by our AskPETRA team in recognition of National Recovery Month.

Now in its third year, this challenge is about so much more than the miles. It’s about celebrating recovery, raising awareness, supporting our neighbors, and helping ensure that people in our North Country communities have access to the resources and connections they need to thrive.

There’s still time to join! 👟 Whether you walk, donate, or simply help spread the word, every step helps show that recovery is possible—and nobody has to walk the journey alone.

Check out AskPETRA’s post below to get involved. 💜

Day 1 of the Nobody Walks Alone: Challenge Walk for Recovery
You can still register and help raise funds and awareness for your North Country communities. This is what neighbor helping neighbor looks like!
💜Register to Walk Here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/north-country-health-consortium/nobody-walks-alone-challenge-walk-for-recovery-2026/fundraisers/new
💜Donate Here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/north-country-health-consortium/nobody-walks-alone-challenge-walk-for-recovery-2026

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

If you know askPETRA, you know Jenn is pretty much all things PETRA.

Joining NCHC in 2017, a former Ways2Wellness CONNECT CHW, Jenn helped implement WARM, NCHC’s former substance use recovery CHW program, and later became a key part of building askPETRA, NCHC’s recovery support call center.

Today, Jenn is also a passionate educator and trainer, providing training to CHWs, Recovery Coaches, CRSWs, law enforcement, hospitals, community organizations, and community members on substance use and recovery. From naloxone administration and recovery coaching to su***de prevention and beyond, Jenn brings knowledge, compassion, and a deep commitment to the people she serves.

She is a brilliant advocate for individuals and families impacted by substance use and the recovery community. Her grassroots approach to building relationships and programs has helped create initiatives that will continue to make a lasting impact in our communities.

We’re incredibly grateful for the passion, expertise, and advocacy Jenn brings to NCHC and to the recovery community. Join us in celebrating Jenn during National Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

08/28/2026

Wendy is a member of the askPETRA team, serving as the Doorway Liaison and spending much of her time at three Doorway locations and out in the community with clients. She meets people where they are and helps them get to where they dream to be and while that’s not always an easy task, Wendy has a way of making it look easy.

Recently, Wendy has taken on the exciting work of creating and facilitating groups, including Coffee & Conversation at the Doorway at AVH, and you can often find her representing PETRA at events throughout the North Country.

Wendy may be the newest member of the PETRA team, with just under a year on board, but she has already made a meaningful impact. She brings energy, empathy, and a willingness to step into every challenge and we’re so glad she’s part of the team!

Join us in celebrating Wendy during National Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

08/28/2026

Meet Amber, CHW Senior Program Manager!

Amber has been part of NCHC’s CHW team since it’s inception in 2017, growing from a CHW and Molar Express Care Coordinator into program leadership. Along the way, she has had the opportunity to support CHWs, build programs, and advocate for the continued growth of the CHW workforce.

No matter the role, Amber says the heart of the work has always been the same: building connections, supporting people, and helping communities thrive.

We’re proud to celebrate Amber and all of the CHWs who make a difference every day during National Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

08/27/2026

Savanah works with NCHC’s Opioid Abatement Program as a Prevention Program Coordinator, where her work focuses primarily on prevention and youth. She brings her CHW skills to youth intervention, social-emotional learning, community outreach, and alternatives to involvement in the justice system.

Savanah is currently learning the Coos County Juvenile Court Diversion Program, which supports youth referred through schools, courts, and JPPOs as an alternative to formally entering the criminal justice system. She also contributes to program administration and marketing while continuing to train the next generation of CHWs. 🤝

At the heart of Savanah’s work is her ability to build trust, create space for difficult conversations, and help people feel heard, supported, and connected. She brings a holistic approach to supporting young people and helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and the skills to make positive choices. 🌱

And what makes Savanah especially valuable to her team? She is always looking for ways to support the people around her—anticipating what’s needed, helping others feel prepared, and making the entire team stronger simply by being part of it. 💙

We’re proud to celebrate Savanah and all that she brings to NCHC and our communities during National Community Health Worker Awareness Week!