Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

06/05/2026

Start your nursing career where your work matters.

NCH is proud to welcome eight new graduate nurses in 2026, with additional opportunities still available across the System in the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and Inpatient Med/Surg units.

New graduate nurses at NCH receive support through a comprehensive 12-week New Graduate Residency Program. ED nurses also participate in a specialty residency developed with the Emergency Nurses Association. Surgical Services nurses are enrolled in PeriOp 101, with extended orientation for specialty roles after residency.

You do not have to start your nursing career alone. At NCH, you start with support, mentorship, and a community that needs you.

Nursing where it matters most. Always Here. Always for You.

Learn more about nursing opportunities at NCH: https://northcountryhealth.org/nch-careers/

06/04/2026

On Wednesday, May 27th, several NCH volunteers participated in a Heartsaver Education Session at the Whitefield Physicians Office. For some, the session served as a refresher course, while for others it was a valuable opportunity to learn lifesaving skills for the first time.

Volunteers learned proper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques, as well as when and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The session included several short educational videos, an engaging group discussion where volunteers asked thoughtful questions, and hands-on practice using CPR mannequins to build confidence and experience with the skills they learned.

Interested in becoming a NCH Volunteer? Visit https://volunteer.northcountryhealth.org/ to get started!

06/04/2026

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, Ren and Gavin sit down with Erica Hoyt, Medical Staff Coordinator at North Country Healthcare, whose work supports the behind-the-scenes processes that help keep rural healthcare safe, organized, and ready for patient care.

Erica shares what credentialing really involves, why trust and confidentiality are central to the work, and how careful coordination helps ensure that medical staff are prepared to serve patients across the North Country.

This conversation also reflects on the value of work that is not always visible, but is deeply essential. Erica talks about what it can feel like to lean into discomfort, grow through new challenges, and step into responsibilities that require precision, communication, and courage. Her story is a reminder that rural healthcare depends not only on the people providing care at the bedside, but also on the professionals who protect trust, support providers, and keep the System moving behind the scenes.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/uN5jluuKzgY
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NHsg5BAZkbYm7YA4GXQMQ

06/03/2026

Beginning Tuesday, June 9th: Diabetes Support Group. We hope you'll join us!

Living with diabetes comes with questions, changes, and a lot to manage. Join us for this free monthly support group, offered by Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital’s Diabetes Self Management Education Program, is a chance to learn, connect, and talk through practical ways to feel more confident in your day-to-day care.

Each month will feature helpful topics, guest speakers, and time for questions and conversation.

Location: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in the Pearson Board Room (181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH).

This program is FREE and registration isn't required. Please call us at (603)388-4305 if you have any questions about the program.

06/02/2026

Registration is open for the next informative, FREE Childbirth Preparation Class. We hope you'll join us!

Date: Tuesday, June 16th from 5-8pm.

Location: Androscoggin Valley Hospital in the Mt. Adams Conference Room.

Be sure to see the image below with registration details for this informative FREE class!

06/01/2026

Beginning this Thursday!

Be sure to get your registration in for the new Caregiver Support Group by North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, to be held on Thursdays, beginning June 4th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, hosted by Ashley Brown, Hospice Social Worker, Kelsea Denney, Hospice Social Worker and Derrick Fallon, Spiritual Counselor.

Planned topics are:

Week 1: Introduction to Caregiving
Week 2: Caregiver Self Care
Week 3: Contented Involvement
Week 4: Managing Behaviors and Daily Needs
Week 5: Conversation with an Expert Week 6: Family Resources

The location of the support group will be: North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency at 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH.

Register via QR Code or at: https://bit.ly/CaregiverSupport-NCHHHA

We look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and providing the support and encouragement you deserve. No matter what challenges you are facing, you do not have to go through them alone. Join us in a safe, welcoming space where you can share your experiences, connect with others who understand, and receive the support you need to move forward with hope and strength.

05/31/2026

At North Country Healthcare, we’re proud to provide compassionate breast health services close to home. Schedule your screening today—because early detection saves lives.

05/28/2026

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, Ren and Gavin sit down with Karen Gagnon from North Country Healthcare’s Case Management team. Known by colleagues for her extraordinary compassion, Karen shares what it means to support patients and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

Recently recognized through a DAISY Award nomination, Karen reflects on the power of empathy in healthcare, the importance of staying curious, and how asking thoughtful questions can help patients and families feel heard, understood, and supported.

This conversation explores the emotional side of healthcare work, the humanity behind case management, and the quiet leadership that happens through presence, patience, curiosity, and care.

Warm, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in mission, Karen reminds us that healthcare is ultimately about people showing up for one another.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://conta.cc/49noXz8
https://conta.cc/4wWzZVV

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, Ren and Gavin sit down with Karen Gagnon from North Country Healthcare’s Case Management team. Known b...

05/28/2026

We hope you're join us for our new, Diabetes Support Group!

Living with diabetes comes with questions, changes, and a lot to manage. Join us for this free monthly support group, offered by Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital’s Diabetes Self Management Education Program, is a chance to learn, connect, and talk through practical ways to feel more confident in your day-to-day care.

Each month will feature helpful topics, guest speakers, and time for questions and conversation.

Location: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in the Pearson Board Room (181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH).

This program is FREE and registration isn't required. Please call us at (603)388-4305 if you have any questions about the program.