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Possible Listeria Exposure Through Raw Milk Sold in NH

Raw milk potentially contaminated with Listeria was sold from Brookvale Farm and the Brookvale Mercantile retail store located in Brentwood, NH.

– Raw milk was sold from a dairy cow that developed neurologic illness, was
euthanized, and subsequently tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
– Raw milk from this farm was last available for purchase on March 12, 2025.

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Title : An Established Therapy for Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD) in Adults

Title : An Established Therapy for Treatment-resistant Depression
(TRD) in Adults

Speaker: Edward Bilotti, MD

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NHNPA Members – Let’s Celebrate!

Thanks to your support and dedication, NHNPA welcomed 43 new members in February!  A huge thank you to those who have been spreading the word and encouraging colleagues to join—your efforts are making a real impact!

With every new member, our collective voice grows stronger. More members mean greater advocacy power, expanded networking opportunities, and a stronger professional community for APRNs across NH. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and ensuring that APRNs have the support and representation they deserve.

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Call for Action

House Bill 524 would end our state's current system for providing access to vaccines for children. Currently, insurance companies pay into a central fund (run by the NH Vaccine Association), which helps purchase vaccines for all children in the state at a 30 percent discount. Without the NHVA, providers and organizations would have to buy immunizations upfront at full price, administer the vaccine, and then bill insurance companies for reimbursement. Families with private insurance would likely be required to pay for all or some of the vaccines, depending on co-insurance and co-pays.
 

Please take a couple of minutes to email or call your elected officials. You can find your representative by clicking here. Search for your town, find your representatives, and click on their names in blue to obtain additional information (ie. phone number).

Regardless of the format you choose, make sure to tell the representatives what town you live in! Please consider the time of day if you are making a phone call, as the representatives have provided their personal numbers.

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Advocating for APRNs!

Thank you to Senator Sue Prentiss for testifying today during the NH Senate's public hearing on SB 172!  She was joined by NHNPA Executive Director Kim Mohan and our dedicated lobbyists from The Dupont Group.

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Call for Posters

Call for Posters

The Northern New England Nurse Practitioner Conference planning committee invites proposals for participation in the poster sessions. Selected posters will be showcased throughout the conference, with dedicated sessions to foster engaging dialogue between attendees and poster authors.

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Time is Running Out: Apply Now for the 14th Cohort of the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship!

Don't miss this transformative opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on New Hampshire’s nonprofit sector!

The Hoffman-Haas Fellowship offers a dynamic, three-month journey to empower aspiring leaders. You’ll:

  • Master essential board skills to drive meaningful change.

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Nurses in Media: Free CE Webinar on Influencing Policy and Public Perception

Webinar - Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 @12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM 

Nurses in Media: Free CE Webinar on Influencing Policy and Public Perception

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Help Protect Your Patients Against RSV and Herpes Zoster with Strong Recommendations

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 6pm

Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH

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Mpox Virus Update

The attached NH Health Alert Network (HAN) message contains key points and recommendations, situational updates, background information, and reporting requirements on an important health topic. For any questions regarding the contents of this message, please contact NH DHHS-DPHS, Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271-4496 (after hours 603-271-5300). To change your contact information in the NH Health Alert Network, send an email to [email protected].

Click here for more!

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Award Announcement for NP of the Year

Congratulations to Debra Fournier – 2024 NHNPA NP of the Year Award Recipient

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is proud to announce that Debra Fournier, MHCDS, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC has been named the 2024 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Debra for her outstanding leadership, clinical excellence, and relentless advocacy for the role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in New Hampshire.

Debra currently serves as the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at New Hampshire Hospital and the Interim Chief APP Officer for the Dartmouth Health Department of Psychiatry. Throughout her distinguished career, she has dedicated herself to supporting APPs in their roles, ensuring that they have the tools and autonomy needed to excel in their practice.

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Award Announcement for Advocate of the Year

Congratulations to Kristin Hansen – 2024 Advocate of the Year!

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is proud to present Kristin Hansen, MSN-APRN, AGPCNP-BC, PMNHP, as the recipient of the 2024 Advocate of the Year Award. This prestigious award honors Kristin’s exceptional contributions to increasing the awareness and recognition of Nurse Practitioners through her leadership, preceptorship, and advocacy in underserved communities.

Kristin, who has been in the nursing field since 1993 and an APRN since 2013, has dedicated her career to providing care to vulnerable populations in rural areas, including veterans and students. She serves as a PMHNP at the Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and Keene State College, where she also provides mental health counseling and medication management for students. Her advocacy extends to mentoring future Nurse Practitioners, shaping their approach to patient care and leadership in healthcare.

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Award Announcement for Lifetime of Service

Honoring Joyce Fitch – 2024 NHNPA Lifetime of Service Award Recipient

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is proud to present the 2024 Lifetime of Service Award to Joyce Fitch, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice over more than five decades of service.

Joyce has dedicated her career to caring for vulnerable populations, both in New Hampshire and abroad. Starting as a public health nurse in the 1960s, Joyce provided essential care to underserved communities. She went on to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and served at the only family practice in Merrimack, NH, where she was a key advocate for patient care and a devoted preceptor, shaping the future of the Nurse Practitioner profession.

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Scholarship Award Announcement: Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship Winners

We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.

Melanie Kapelson

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Scholarship Award Announcement: Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship Winners

We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.

Amy Trembly

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Scholarship Award Announcement: Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship Winners

We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.

Paige Tuttle  

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NHNPA Advocacy Update

NHNPA Advocacy Update
NHNPA is committed to ensuring that APRNs have a strong voice in Concord through active participation in various legislative commissions, including the Commission to Study Telehealth Services. Through this engagement, we advocate for policies that protect and advance APRN practice and patient access to care across New Hampshire.

During a recent meeting of the Telehealth Commission, NHNPA, alongside key stakeholders such as Bi-State Primary Care Association, the NH Medical Society, and the NH Hospital Association, successfully advocated for the removal of a last-minute recommendation to decouple telehealth reimbursement from the Commission’s final recommendations. This collaboration highlights our commitment to maintaining equitable reimbursement practices for telehealth services in New Hampshire.

NHNPA Shines at AANP Region 1 Meeting

NHNPA Shines at AANP Region 1 Meeting

A big thank you to Jillian Belmont, former NHNPA President and NH Liaison to AANP, for representing New Hampshire at the AANP Region 1 meeting. Here’s an update on recent legislative milestones and advocacy efforts for NH NPs:

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Governor Sununu Proclaims November 10-16 as Nurse Practitioner Week in New Hampshire

Governor Sununu Proclaims November 10-16 as Nurse Practitioner Week in New Hampshire

Governor Christopher T. Sununu has officially proclaimed November 10-16, 2024, as Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week in New Hampshire, recognizing the critical contributions NPs make to healthcare across the state. The proclamation highlights NPs' dedication to expanding healthcare access, promoting health equity, and delivering high-quality care. With over 385,000 licensed NPs nationwide, including many serving in New Hampshire, these healthcare providers perform essential services ranging from chronic care management to preventive health counseling. As trusted providers, NPs drive over a billion patient visits annually, underscoring their value to the healthcare system. This proclamation celebrates NPs’ commitment to improving health outcomes and acknowledges their role in building an accessible, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare system for New Hampshire residents.

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Cardio-Renal-Metabolic/Endocrine Assembly, 5.5 CME

NPs and PAs: Join me for our FREE inaugural event. Anyone interested in metabolic diseases?
Friday, November 8, 5:30 pm to 9 pm eastern;
Saturday, November 9, 11 am to 3:30 pm.
 
The Event: Cardio-Renal-Metabolic/Endocrine Assembly, 5.5 CME
 
Platinum Sponsor for Ancillary Events: Eli Lilly & Company
You can learn from some of the nations leading NPs and PAs.
Friday: Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Meet Goals
Exploring Anti-Obesity Medications
Could a GLP-1 RA be the Correct Answer for Your Patients with T2D and ASCVD? (non-CME) MASLD/MASH
Q&A
Saturday: CGM 2024 in Clinical Practice
CGM Innovation and Clinical Outcomes with FreeStyle Libre Systems (non-CME)
Best Practices in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease Management (Case Studies)
Cardiometabolic Risks due to Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (non-CME)
Thyroid and Bone Health: A Double Feature
REGISTER NOW: SEATS ARE FILLING FAST AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER.