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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A dominant flu strain may be tough to handle this winter season, but NH health professionals say washing hands and staying home while sick will help protect yourself and others. -
School was cancelled across much of New Hampshire Tuesday, and people headed outside to enjoy the first real taste of winter this season. -
Caregivers often work fulltime, while also watching over adults and children with disabilities. A new report underscores the need to support those people, as well. -
A legislative committee met this week with health department officials over the state’s plan to meet the new federal work requirement mandate passed earlier this year. -
The state’s insurance commissioner traveled to Carroll County to hear senior’s worries about reductions in Medicare Advantage plans and fears that health care tax credits may not be extended -
The federal funding should support recipients of WIC through the Thanksgiving holiday -
The state and plaintiffs presented Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging the state hasn’t appropriately managed a program to help people with disabilities live at home rather than in an institution. -
Experts warn that fewer Medicare Advantage options means enrollees need to look at the fine print of new plans to make sure their healthcare needs are met. -
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.
