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Public Health Matters
We're on TV!
The Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services (DPHCS) has created a TV show to educate the community on a variety of public health topics and provide the latest updates on programs and services. Hosted by DPHCS Public Health Strategist, Jane Goodman.
Check out the recorded episodes below.
- Episode 13: February 8, 2023
- Jane speaks with Public Health Nurses Katie Hatcher and Sascha Stroms to discuss DPHCS' Lead Program and Sexual Wellness Program.
- Episode 12: January 27, 2023
- Jane welcomes Nashua's new Director of Emergency Management Emily Martuscello to discuss emergency preparedness.
- Episode 11: January 13, 2023
- Jane has a conversation with Kerry Miller, Mobility Manager at Nashua Transit Authority, to discuss everything Nashua Transit System, including paratransit and transportation services for older adults.
- Episode 10: December 16, 2022
- Jane sits down with Cynthia Whittaker of Greater Nashua Mental Health to talk about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and navigating stress around the holidays.
- Episode 9: November 29, 2022
- In recognition of World AIDS Day (December 1), Jane discusses HIV/AIDS with Wendy LeBlanc, Director of HIV/AIDS Services at Harbor Care.
- Episode 8: November 19, 2022
- Jane speaks with retired pulmonologist Dr. Albee Budnitz and Michelle Ricco Jonas from the Nashua Prevention Coalition about smoking, vaping, and their health impacts in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
- Episode 7: November 3, 2022
- Jane talks to Kelly Yellick, Exercise Physiologist at Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Southern NH, about COPD Awareness Month.
- Episode 6: October 21, 2022
- Jane sits down with DPHCS Behavioral Health Strategist Lisa Vasquez to discuss Drug Takeback Day, Red Ribbon Week, and current mental health topics.
- Episode 5: September 21, 2022
- Jane discusses cancer risk factors, treatment advances and cancer prevention with local oncologist Dr. Gautami Rau.
- Episode 4: September 12, 2022
- Jane talks with DPHCS Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator Patrick Henry about National Preparedness Month and how to make an emergency kit.
- Episode 3: August 26, 2022
- In recognition of Healthy Aging Month, Jane sits down with Nashua Senior Activity Center Director Margo Bell to discuss the center's programs and services.
- Episode 2: August 11, 2022
- End of Summer show! Jane discusses Nashua Goes Back to School with Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja and communicable diseases with a Nashua Public Health Nurse Sascha Potzka.
- Episode 1: July 29, 2022
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Environmental Health Specialist Ren Beaudoin about summertime risks, including pool safety, mosquitos and ticks.
- Episode 21: June 17, 2022
- Jane speaks with Flavia Martin, DPHCS Communicable Disease Coordinator, about communicable diseases throughout the State, including Tuberculosis (TB) and Monkeypox.
- Episode 20: May 5, 2022
- Jane speaks with Liana Perez, DPHCS Public Health Nurse, about her role at the Division and the importance of reaching out for help as part of Mental Health Month in May.
- Episode 19: April 20, 2022
- Jane speaks with Kristin Makara from The Doorway of Greater Nashua about substance misuse prevention efforts in our community as part of Alcohol Awareness Month.
- Episode 18: April 8, 2022
- Jane speaks with Lyndsey Bond, DPHCS Epidemiologist, about health data and how it is used to drive public health efforts within the community.
- Episode 17: March 25, 2022
- Jane speaks with Bobbie D. Bagley, DPHCS Director, about National Public Health Week 2022.
- Episode 16: March 11, 2022
- It's the two year anniversary of COVID-19 in New Hampshire. In this episode, Jane speaks with Bobbie D. Bagley, DPHCS Director, about the COVID-19 response over the past two years in Greater Nashua.
- Episode 15: February 11, 2022
- Jane speaks with Myra Nikitas, Public Health Hygienist at the Greater Nashua Dental Connection, about their services.
- Episode 14: January 28, 2022
- Jane speaks with Leah Elliot, DPHCS Behavioral Health Specialist, about her role at the Division.
- Episode 13: January 14, 2022
- Fill-in host Bobbie D. Bagley speaks with Andrea Erickson, Vice President of Patient Care at St. Joseph Hospital, and Dr. Timothy Scherer, Chief Medical Officer at Southern NH Health, about how our local hospitals are coping with the latest surge in COVID-19 patients.
- Episode 12: December 17, 2021
- Jane discusses COVID-19 and other current topics with pediatrician Dr. Pamela Beahm of St. Joseph Hospital.
- Episode 11: December 3, 2021
- Jane speaks with Bobbie D. Bagley, DPHCS Director, about the COVID-19 surge.
- Episode 10: November 19, 2021
- Jane speaks with Donna Lennon from the Greater Nashua Mental Health about substance misuse and prevention efforts.
- Episode 9: November 5, 2021
- Jane speaks with Kathryn Winslow, Diabetes Education Nurse at Southern NH Health, about National Diabetes Prevention Month.
- Episode 8: October 22, 2021
- Jane speaks with Katie Hatcher, DPHCS Public Health Nurse, and Carrie Schena, Urban Programs Manager at the City of Nashua Community Development Department, about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
- Episode 7: October 8, 2021
- Jane discusses National Red Ribbon Week with Russell Schaechtle and Casey Caster of The Youth Council New Hampshire and Lisa Vasquez, DPHCS Behavioral Health Specialist.
- Episode 6: September 24, 2021
- Jane speaks with Jessica Parnell, Director at Revive Recovery in Nashua, about National Recovery Month. Jane is also joined by Kathy Farland, Executive Director at Stepping Stones in Nashua to talk about their services for youth.
- Episode 5: September 10, 2021
- Jane discusses National Preparedness Month with Vanessa Palange, Community Outreach Coordinator at the New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
- Episode 4: August 27, 2021
- Jane speaks with Patricia Stansfield and Brenda Bagshaw of the Greater Nashua Widow and Widower Social Support Group.
- Episode 3: August 11, 2021
- Jane discusses back to school plans with Garth McKinney, Superintendent of the Nashua School District.
- Episode 2: July 30, 2021
- Jane speaks with Jeana Lopez-Carrasco, Head Nurse for the Nashua School District, about immunizations for children as they head back to school. Jane is also joined by Bobbie D. Bagley, DPHCS Director, about the latest information on COVID-19.
- Episode 1: July 16, 2021
- Jane speaks with Dr. Trinidad Tellez, Health Equity Strategist at the State, about health equity and what's happening in New Hampshire.
- Episode 32: June 18, 2021
- Jane speaks with Dave Perault from Nashua Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office about summertime fire safety.
- Episode 31: June 4, 2021
- Jane speaks with Rachel Maccini, Entomologist with the UNH Extension Program, about ticks and how to protect yourself and your pets from tick borne illnesses.
- Episode 30: May 21, 2021
- Jane speaks with Sharon Vuppula, MD, a Pediatric Specialist at St. Joseph Hospital to answer questions about vaccinating adolescents. Jane also speaks with Joe Bernard about his experience with COVID-19.
- Episode 29: May 7, 2021
- Jane speaks with Nashua Prevention Coalition, Director of Strategy, Janet Valuk. Jane also speaks with DPHCS Community Health Worker, Nelly Gachohu.
- Episode 28: April 23, 2021
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Behavioral Health Strategist, Lisa Vasquez, about Drug Take Back Day Alcohol Awareness Month. Jane also speaks with DPHCS Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Michael Apollo, about emergency preparedness and our COVID-19 response.
- Episode 27: April 9, 2021
- Jane speaks with Executive Director of the Greater Nashua Food Council, Jessica Gorhan.
- Episode 26: March 26, 2021
- Jane speaks with Program Coordinator of End 68 Hours of Hunger, Jenn Morton.
- Episode 25: March 12, 2021
- Jane speaks with representatives of the United Way of Greater Nashua regarding two community programs. Joslyn Kuchinski tells us about the Smart Start program and Liz Fitzgerald discusses One Greater Nashua.
- Episode 24: February 26, 2021
- Jane discusses the COVID-19 vaccines with Nashua Board of Health Member, Dr. Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum.
- Episode 23: February 19, 2021
- Jane speaks with Harbor Care's Dr. Silvia Sironich-Kalkan.
- Episode 22: February 12, 2021
- Jane speaks with Harbor Care Nurse Practitioner, Janna Thompson.
- Episode 21: February 5, 2021
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Epidemiologist, Angela Consentino, about the Greater Nashua Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
- Episode 20: January 20, 2021
- Jane speaks about programs provided for those who have suffered from abuse with the Education Coordinator for Bridges NH, Amy Jo Muscott.
- Episode 19: January 15, 2021
- Jane speaks with OB/GYN Doctor at Southern NH Health, Janine Keever.
- Episode 18: January 8, 2021
- In the first episode of the new year, Jane speaks with Nashua DPHCS Public Health Nurse, Sascha Potzka, about the expansion of STD/HIV/HCV services in Nashua, along with CEO of Lamprey Health Care, Greg White.
- Episode 17: December 18, 2020
- Jane presents a COVID-19 update with DPHCS Epidemiologist, Angela Consentino, and then speaks with Nashua Family Physician, Dr. Marie Ramas.
- Episode 16: December 11, 2020
- Jane discusses increasing COVID-19 numbers with DPHCS Director Bobbie D. Bagley and speaks with Medical Student Daniel O'Connell who is an intern at DPHCS.
- Episode 15: December 4, 2020
- Guest Host Bobbie D. Bagley, DPHCS Director, speaks with Nicole Tsoulakas of ALTRIX Primary Care in Nashua.
- Episode 14: November 20, 2020
- Guest Host Lisa Vasquez, DPHCS Behavioral Health Strategist, provides a COVID-19 update and speaks with Lisa Gringas, Director of Athletics at the Nashua School District.
- Episode 13: November 13, 2020
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Epidemiologist, Angela Consentino, and DPHCS Deputy Health Officer Rene Beaudoin to discuss the rise in COVID-19 cases and how to safely celebrate the holidays with family and friends.
- Episode 12: October 29, 2020
- Jane speaks with Mike Conneely, Owner of the Peddler's Daughter in Nashua, and Mike Reinke, Executive Director of the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter.
- Episode 11: October 16, 2020
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Epidemiologist, Angela Consentino, about the current COVID-19 status in the City of Nashua. Jane is also joined by Kate Bernier of Greater Nashua Mental Health and Sally Stanton of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua.
- Episode 10: October 9, 2020
- Jane speaks with Director of the DPHCS Director Bobbie D. Bagley. Jane is also joined by one of our Public Health Nurses, Jennifer Swabowicz, to discuss immunization and flu clinics available for the Greater Nashua community.
- Episode 9: October 2, 2020
- Jane speaks with Director of the Arlington Street Community Center, Megan Caron, and CEO of Girls Inc. of NH, Sharron McCarthy.
- Episode 8: September 18, 2020
- Jane speaks with City of Nashua Emergency Management Director, Justin Kates, and Greater Nashua Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer and trainer, John Watkins, during National Preparedness Month.
- Episode 7: September 11, 2020
- Jane speaks with Mike Apfelberg, President of the United Way of Greater Nashua, and Pam Davies, Grant Writer for the Nashua School District & City of Nashua, to discuss educational opportunities available to students in Greater Nashua, including the United Way's Learn United program and the Upstart program for 4 year old's headed to Kindergarten in 2021.
- Episode 6: September 4, 2020
- It's our 2020 Back to School episode! Jane speaks with Nashua School District Head Nurse Jeana Lopez and Elm Street Middle School Guidance Counselor Donna Smith to discuss the upcoming school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Episode 5: August 21, 2020
- Jane speaks with Joe Manzoli, Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Greater Nashua about how the "Y" has been handling the pandemic and about their new Educational Academy to help parents and remote learners.
- Episode 4: August 14, 2020
- Jane speaks with Gail Moriarty and Jim Larson about the upcoming Nashua International Sculpture Symposium and how COVID-19 has changed the 13th annual event.
- Episode 3: August 7, 2020
- Jane Goodman speaks with DPHCS Director Bobbie D. Bagley on the latest COVID-19 updates and actions that our community can take to keep our community healthy. Also featured is Nicole Viau, DPHCS Health Promotion and Communication Specialist, to discuss the Division's community health survey and Heidi Peek, DPHCS Health Officer, to talk about her role during the COVID-19 response and educate the community about preventing tick-borne illness this summer.
- Episode 2: July 24, 2020
- Jane speaks with DPHCS Director, Bobbie D. Bagley, regarding her involvement with the Governor's Equity Response Team and DPHCS Public Health Nurse, Flavia Martin, regarding her role during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Episode 1: July 17, 2020
- Our first episode! Host Jane Goodman speaks with DPHCS Director, Bobbie D. Bagley, and DPHCS Epidemiologist, Angela Consentino, about the latest COVID-19 updates and regional response efforts.
For More Information
If you have questions or your organization is interested in being a guest on Public Health Matters, contact Jane Goodman, Public Health Network Strategist at the Nashua DPHCS, at 603-589-4552 or goodmanj@nashuanh.gov.