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10/29/2026

🚑❤️ World Stroke Day | October 29

When someone is having a stroke, every second matters. Knowing the warning signs and acting quickly could save a life.

Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.

⚖️ B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
👀 E – Eyes: Sudden vision changes
😊 F – Face: One side of the face drooping
💪 A – Arms: Sudden arm weakness
🗣️ S – Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
⏰ T – Time: Call 911 immediately!

Managing blood pressure, staying active, and making healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce stroke risk.

At LifeCare Ambulance, we understand how important timely medical care is. We're proud to support patients and families throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire with safe, compassionate medical transportation.

Remember: A suspected stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately rather than arranging non-emergency transportation.

❤️ Know the signs. Act B.E. F.A.S.T. You could save someone's life!

10/28/2026

🚑❤️ Happy National First Responders Day!

Today, October 28, we recognize the incredible men and women who show up when our communities need them most.

From EMTs and paramedics to firefighters, police officers, and 911 dispatchers, first responders dedicate themselves to helping others, often during life's most difficult moments.
At LifeCare Ambulance, we're proud to work alongside these dedicated professionals throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire.
To our own EMTs and crews, and to every first responder serving our communities, thank you for your compassion, courage, and commitment to making a difference every day.

Your work matters, and today we celebrate YOU! 🚑💙

Join us in thanking the first responders who serve our communities!

10/28/2026

❤️ Are You an Organ Donor? Some Important Changes Are Coming.

Organ donation saves lives, but new rules are raising questions about patient safety and family consent. Starting November 18, 2026, organ donation teams will be allowed to discuss donation with families earlier in the end-of-life decision-making process.

Supporters say the changes could improve communication and help more people receive lifesaving organs. Critics worry families may feel pressured during an already difficult time.

The new rules also include additional patient safety measures.
Organ donation is an incredible gift, but trust, transparency, and patient dignity must always come first.

What do you think about these changes?

📰 Read more: https://buff.ly/mcBBMKK

Transplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now, that has been forbidden.

10/27/2026

For some New Hampshire patients, the stress of losing healthcare coverage has already begun.

Starting in 2027, many adults enrolled in New Hampshire's Granite Advantage Medicaid program will need to document 80 hours a month of work, volunteering, or education, with certain exemptions.

According to NHPR, healthcare providers are already seeing increased anxiety among patients, particularly those managing mental health conditions.

Providers are also preparing for more paperwork and administrative responsibilities.

The concern? Patients could lose coverage because they struggle to navigate the requirements, not necessarily because they don't qualify.

**Healthcare is already complicated enough. How do we make sure people understand the changes and don't fall through the cracks?**

Read more: https://buff.ly/onaRcUK

Providers say work requirements, which go into effect for some Medicaid recipients, do not align with reality for many patients.

10/27/2026

🧠 What if improving metabolic health could also improve mental health?

McLean Hospital in Massachusetts has received $20 million to establish a new center studying how treatments like the ketogenic diet and GLP-1 medications might help people living with psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.

Read more: https://buff.ly/bt8kZhZ

Metabolic psychiatry is a rapidly emerging field that focuses on the role of metabolic health in some mental health conditions. Doctors at McLean say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.

10/27/2026

💉 Haverhill Parents: School-Age Flu Clinic Coming November 10!

Flu season is approaching, and the Haverhill Public Health Department is helping families get their children protected.

A flu vaccination clinic is scheduled for children and teens ages 5–18.

📅 **Tuesday, November 10, 2026**
🕑 **Time:** 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 **Location:** Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill

✅ Bring your insurance card if you have one. Uninsured students are also welcome!

📞 **To register:** Call Mary Ryan at 978-374-2390, ext. 3900.

A little preparation now can help keep our children, families, and community healthier this flu season.

Please share with Haverhill families who may find this helpful! ❤️

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The Haverhill Public Health Department is planning a School Age Flu Clinic during the afternoon of Nov. 10. The clinic is intended for those ages 5 to 18 in advance of the flu season. It takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2-6 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Resid

10/26/2026

💙 Remembering Haverhill Police Captain Andrea D. Fogarty

Our hearts go out to the Haverhill Police Department, the family, friends, and colleagues of Captain Andrea D. Fogarty, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Captain Fogarty dedicated 27 years to serving the Haverhill community, earning the respect of those around her through her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to public service.

From all of us at LifeCare Ambulance, we extend our deepest condolences to everyone mourning her loss.

Thank you, Captain Fogarty, for your years of service and dedication to our community. May you rest in peace. 🕊️

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The public will pay its respects later this week to 27-year Haverhill police veteran Andrea D. Fogarty, who died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Fogarty, who was 52 and rose through the ranks to become captain and was named three times as officer of the year, served a majority of her ca

10/26/2026

**Some good news for Massachusetts families! ❤️**

Nearly 70,000 Massachusetts residents are getting some much-needed financial relief as $38 million in medical debt is being forgiven.

Thanks to a partnership between the Atrius Health Equity Foundation and Undue Medical Debt, eligible residents will receive letters this week notifying them that part or all of their medical debt has been erased.

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Boston's Atrius Health Equity Foundation and the New York-based Undue Medical Debt announced Thursday it erased $38 million in unpaid medical bills for nearly 70,000 Massachusetts residents.

10/22/2026

🚨 **Medicare Advantage Alert: Nearly 1 Million People Affected!**

UnitedHealthcare and Humana are ending certain Medicare Advantage plans in 2027, affecting nearly 1 million Americans.

If you or a loved one has coverage through either company, **don't assume your current plan will continue next year.**

✅ Check your mail for notices from your insurance provider.
✅ Review your doctors, medications, and benefits.
✅ Compare your coverage options during Medicare Open Enrollment,
**October 15–December 7, 2026.**

💙 Share this information with family, friends, and neighbors who may be affected.

🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/77alcYG

The plans being discontinued are primarily Preferred Provider Organizations, which offer more flexible provider networks.

10/22/2026

Emergencies don't make appointments, and we know that life doesn't always go according to plan. Whether you need a safe, reliable transfer between medical facilities or help during a critical moment at home, our team is always ready to step in.

At Lifecare Ambulance, we’re dedicated to providing professional, compassionate care every single mile of the way. We’re here to give you and your family peace of mind when you need it most.

Visit Lifecareambulance.org to learn more about our non-emergency and transport services in Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire