I was surprised and humbled to have been chosen to receive the Erik Cogswell Memorial Award recognizing individuals helping to improve the lives of those with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. In 1999, Erik Cogswell, a young man from New Castel and...

Baldrige Principles Apply to All Types of Organizations
I recently had the privilege of presenting a webinar offered by the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence. The President and CEO of the Foundation, Al Faber, introduced and closed the webinar and moderated audience questions. My presentation, The...
For Kids Only: Bonstingl Leaders for the Future
While most school leadership seminars are designed for teachers and administrators and the highest student achievers, the Bonstingl Leaders for the Future Summits are created specifically for elementary school children that may not see themselves as leaders – no...
Roundtable Explores Ways to Increase Access to Health Care
On August 18, Northeast Delta Dental had the honor of hosting the Axios Expert Voices roundtable at the Waumbec Mill in Manchester to discuss the current state of health care access in New Hampshire. Delta Dental Institute is holding roundtables across the country, in...
2021 Community Impact Report Recently Released by Delta Dental Institute
A community impact report recently released by Delta Dental Institute revealed that Delta Dental employees volunteered 17,000 hours to help their communities in 2021. Northeast Delta Dental contributed to that total with the second highest number of volunteer hours...
Victory for New Hampshire Public Health: Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits
On July 1, I had the privilege of joining New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu in the Executive Council Chamber as he signed the landmark adult Medicaid dental benefit legislation into law. This was a momentous day for New Hampshire. It was also a momentous day for...
Spotlights on Social Responsibility—NHBSR and CCNH
Two organizations that have served the State of New Hampshire invaluably for decades recognized Northeast Delta Dental this spring. New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR) and Campus Compact New Hampshire (CCNH) turned their spotlights on us with...
Most Unaware of How Oral Health and Overall Health Are Connected
As we strive to promote good oral health here at Northeast Delta Dental, I’m always encouraged to see how claims for preventive treatment continue to rise. But data from a recent survey suggests there is more room for education in certain areas. According to new...
Mental Health Awareness Month: We Can Have an Impact!
Each year the month of May is set aside as Mental Health Awareness Month. Our most mission-sensitive message about general health and overall wellness is that oral health is essential to both. But let’s consider mental health. Is there any part of our lives that is...
Showing Gratitude for our Teachers, Nurses and Moms
We usually look to November as a month of gratitude because of the Thanksgiving holiday. I think the month of May should also be seen as a month of gratitude. May gives us time to reflect on the impact that certain people can have on our lives. With Mother’s Day,...