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Join Memorial Hospital’s “Leap into Health after Labor Day” Challenge

NORTH CONWAY, NH – “Memorial Hospital’s new Leap into Health After Labor Day Challenge will help participants create healthy habits by moving more and eating less.

The free challenge is open to all Mt. Washington Valley residents and runs from September 7th through October 18th.

“We are committed to and promoting the health of our community. This is a fun, interactive wellness challenge to kick-off after Labor Day to get our community moving,” said Heather Phillips Community Health Program Manager at Memorial Hospital.

“The challenge goal is to help the community improve their personal health through different wellness areas. There are daily tasks for participants such as trying a new vegetable or taking ten minutes to stretch and calm the mind. We encourage participants to use the environment around us, whether it be visiting local hiking trails or a virtual workout class. We want people to experience different types of fitness to see what is right for them and create lifelong health habits,” said Phillips.

This competition is not a weight loss challenge, but is based on a point system. Participants will have a chance to earn up to 42 points each week by following the core healthy habits, such as drinking water or getting adequate sleep. In addition to the core points, there are daily tasks. The point system encourage participants to focus on different wellness categories and not just the one that tends to be their strength.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to join a Facebook group where they can interact with other challenge members in the community. The group will also offer tips and tricks to help participants in their wellness journey.

The top three participants will receive Amazon gift cards, ranging from $100 to $200. There will also be bonus prizes for interacting with the Facebook group or completing additional challenges.

There is no fee to register. Registration forms are available online
memorialhospitalnh.org/MEMLEAP and on the Memorial Leap into Health Facebook group.  For more information please call Heather Phillips at 603-356-5461 x2187.

At the end of the 6-week challenge, participants will need to submit their calendar with total points via email to hphillips@memorialhospitalnh.org or mail to

Memorial Hospital, c/o Heather Phillips,
3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860.

All point calendars must be submitted by October 21st. Prize winners will be announced on October 26th.

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Obesity in Carroll County

America faces the problem of obesity. Studies show one-third of America’s population is overweight. There are over 41 million kids in the U.S. that suffer from being overweight or obese. Over 340 million minors and teenagers from five to 19 are obese. Throughout America, over the last 20 years, the sad news shows how much the problem has grown.

What About New Hampshire?

The obesity rate in the state of New Hampshire in adults is 35.9 percent. New Hampshire ranks at 33rd for obesity in the U.S. Studies show the effects of lacking physical activities, and unhealthy eating habits are the leading causes of overweight and obesity.

Now Let’s Take a Closer Look at Carroll County, New Hampshire

Data collected by Dietspotlight, a resource website designed to help men and women find diet, weight-loss, workout, and healthy lifestyle programs, shows that some parts of New Hampshire are fighting a harder obesity battle than others.

According to the data, men in Carroll County, New Hampshire weigh about 200 pounds, on average. They have a body mass index, or BMI, of 32.3. Women weigh about 188 pounds with a BMI of 34. Those BMI measurements place both men and women in then obese categories.

Overall, residents of the county need to lose upwards of 60+ pounds to reach a healthy weight. That’s “6% higher than the state average of 57 pounds and 2% higher than the country average of 59 pounds,” according to Dietspotlight.

What is the State of New Hampshire Doing to Fight Obesity?

The state government of New Hampshire met with health officials to lower the number of obesity by forming organizations focused on results. In 2008, Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) started and is still in effect. They designed a blueprint to inspire people to quit smoking, take part in more physical activities, and eat healthier. The group consists of over 200 people and more than 45 organizations. They also added surveillance organizations to monitor nutrition for kids.

All research shared on Dietspotlight is put through a strict review process led by medical and nutrition professionals to ensure validity, relevance, and timeliness of research.

 

Sources:

https://medalerthelp.org/obesity-statistics/

https://stateofchildhoodobesity.org/states/nh/#:~:text=New%20Hampshire%27s%20adult%20obesity%20rate%20is%20currently%2029.6%25%2C,reduce%20obesity.%20According%20to%20the%20most%20recent%20data%2C

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/pdf/New-Hampshire-State-Profile.pdf

https://statistics.dietspotlight.com/NH/Carroll/

https://www.dietspotlight.com

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DRIVE TIME: September 8th Election & The Absentee Voting Process – August 10th, 2020

September 8th Election/Absentee Voting Process – Monday August 10th, 2020

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DRIVE TIME: US Census 2020 – August 7th, 2020

US Census 2020 – Friday August 7th, 2020

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Domestic Violence Charge in Wolfeboro

Mr. Aiden Haughey (26) – Picture Courtesy of Wolfeboro Police Dept

 

On August 8th, 2020 at 2:34pm Officer Boucher was roadside speaking with Lt. Fogarty, NHSP Troop E, Commander, when he heard racing engines, horns honking, and yelling coming from west to east on Center Street.  A silver pickup truck, driven by a Mr. Aiden Haughey (26) went by with a male hanging out the passenger side window and it was followed by a red pickup truck approximately one foot off Aiden’s bumper.  Both vehicles were stopped, and the investigation found that both vehicles were coming from a Wolfeboro address where an assault had occurred.  Mr. Haughey was later taken into custody and transported to CCJ for bail.  He was given a court date for September 2, at 8:00am, to appear before the 3rd Circuit District Court Ossipee. He was charged with Domestic Violence and Simple Assault. The driver of the second vehicle was issued a hand summons for Negligent Driving.

Source: Wolfeboro Police Department Press Release

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Injured Hiker Rescued from Lion Head Trail

Sargent’s Purchase – Rescue personnel from NH Fish & Game, Androscoggin Valley Search & Rescue (AVSAR), Mountain Rescue Services (MRS), and the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) responded to a call of an injured hiker on the Lion Head summer trail in Sargent’s Purchase Sunday afternoon.  The initial 911 call came in at approximately 1:45 p.m. and reported that a 44-year-old male hiker had suffered a serious lower leg injury while descending Lion Head Trail and needed to be carried down the trail.  Conservation Officers utilized their department issued ATVs to drive up the Sherburne Ski trail to the Hermit Lake Shelter to help expedite the rescue.  Due to the nature of the injury, assistance with patient transport was requested from Gorham Fire Department.  They responded with the Southern Coos County Emergency Response Rescue Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) which was able to ascend the Sherburne Ski Trail where they met the rescue crew.

Rescuers made initial contact with the victim, identified as Eric Eldridge of Center Ossipee, NH at 4:45 p.m. approximately ¼ mile up Lion Head Trail from the Tuckerman Ravine Trail junction.  He was assessed and provided initial medical treatment by an EMT from AVSAR.  He was placed in the litter at approximately 5:10 p.m. and the rescue crew began the slow carryout down steep terrain to the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.  From there he was carried up to the Hermit Lake Shelter and then down the Sherburne Ski Trail.  On the Sherburne trail the crew was met by the Rescue UTV.  From there he was secured on the UTV and driven down the rest of the trail to the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center arriving at 7:45 p.m.

Along with the Conservation Officers, AVSAR, MRS, and AMC members, several other hikers volunteered in carrying Eldridge down the trail.

Eldridge had been attempting a day hike up Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the summit of Mt. Washington and had been on his way back down when the accident occurred.

Source: NH Fish & Game Press Release