Tom Raffio hosts Christina FitzPatrick, State Director AARP NH to discuss the AARP Employer Alliance, a program where companies commit to an age-inclusive workforce. Program benefits include educational resources, and for larger organizations, a second tier that includes coaching to improve workplace culture.

Tom Raffio hosts Stephanie Couturier, CEO of American Red Cross Northern New England, for a comprehensive discussion about Red Cross Month in March and the organization's vital mission. The conversation covers the Red Cross's 140-year history, founded by Clara Barton to provide battlefield care during wartime, and how it has evolved to serve communities today.

Tom Raffio hosts dental hygienist Christa Keddie on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to discuss National Children's Dental Health Month. Keddie, an oral health and wellness solutions specialist, shares her background growing up around dentistry and her decade-long career at Northeast Delta Dental implementing risk assessment programs. The conversation covers essential children's dental health topics including when to schedule the first dental visit (by age one or when the first tooth erupts), what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.

This episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio features host Tom Raffio interviewing Kraig Emery, founder of the Kalahan K. Emery Memorial Fund and New Hampshire's SUDC ambassador. Kraig shares the heartbreaking story of losing his healthy 2.5-year-old son Kalahan to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) in March 2001. He emphasizes the importance of not withdrawing during grief, seeking counseling when ready, and allowing yourself to experience all emotions. The interview promotes an upcoming Run for Kalahan 5k on March 14th at Delta Dental to raise awareness and funds for SUDC research during SUDC Awareness Month. Race signups are linked here; https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Concord/RunForKalihan5kMarchThAm

Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Ronald Davitt. The conversation covers key findings from a recent preventative dental care study. They explore important topics including establishing a dental home, the importance of early childhood dental visits (by age one or first tooth eruption), caries and periodontal risk assessments, and the connection between oral health and overall health, particularly heart health. 

This episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio features host Tom Raffio interviewing Tori Berube, program manager for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNH. They discuss OLLI's mission to provide lifelong learning opportunities for adults over 50.The conversation covers OLLI's affiliation with UNH and the variety of courses offered including history, arts, science, and health topics, and the benefits of lifelong learning for cognitive health and social connection. 

Tom Raffio interviews Phia S., a fifth-grade student from Lancaster Elementary School who was elected as a New Hampshire Kid Executive Council member. The interview focuses on Phia's platform of improving dental access throughout New Hampshire. Phia explains her three-part plan which includes hosting dental supply drives at her school, church and library to donate products to the Lancaster Food Pantry, creating educational content for the Kid Governor blog about proper dental care, and advocating for mobile dental clinics in underserved communities. 

Tom Raffio interviews Shane Baron, Manager of Corporate Services at Northeast Delta Dental.