Olivia Richardson
Health and Equity ReporterAs NHPR’s health and equity reporter, my goal is to explore how the health care system in New Hampshire is changing – from hospital closures and population growth, to the use of AI and big changes in federal and state policies. I want to be someone you can reach out to with their questions about how these changes are affecting you and your loved ones.This mission is personal for me, too. When I first moved to New Hampshire, I was put on a nearly yearlong waitlist for a routine doctor’s appointment – until an emergency bumped me up the list. That experience made me curious about other people’s access to care, and how patients and providers are filling the gaps.
Reach me at orichardson@nhpr.org.
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The medical center’s volunteer-run gift shop has a bit of everything for patients, medical staff and locals. -
Funding cuts have led organizations who help people find health insurance to cut staff and limit services, as premiums are expected to go up. -
A state health department spokesperson said vaccines for RSV, flu, and COVID-19 are available now, and vaccine availability through healthcare providers will increase in the coming weeks. -
Some New Hampshire doctors are concerned that the Trump administration's claims on Monday will cause confusion and anxiety for their patients.
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Some women are having babies later in life, while others are forgoing motherhood altogether. -
With inconsistent communication from the CDC about fall illnesses and vaccine guidelines, health professionals in New Hampshire are looking to outside agencies like WHO and the European CDC for guidance. -
Doctors recommend that pregnant patients get the pertussis vaccine to protect newborns. -
The Into Light Project opens in New Hampshire this week, and uses art and storytelling to honor the memories of people with substance use disorder and fight the stigma around addiction. -
Advocates say the program is a lifeline for thousands of older adults in New Hampshire who depend on the income for essentials. -
Despite a court challenge, the federal government has continued to press states to turn over information on people applying for or receiving food assistance.
