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Explore the Ready, Set, Launch program at Amoskeag Health. This initiative offers resources and support to help parents and caregivers prepare for and navigate key transitions in their family’s journey. Ready, Set, LAUNCH Because it Takes a City to Raise a Baby Home Visiting for All There is no guidebook for bringing home a new baby! Our Ready Set LAUNCH program is for newborns and their families who live in Manchester and give birth at Elliot Hospital. We want to make the first few weeks of caring for newborns a little easier. The Ready Set LAUNCH service is customizable to what YOU need. Newborn Navigators are bilingual Community Health Workers trained to assist families with newborns. They're experts in local resources and can connect you with services like mom's groups, lactation consultants, and childcare scholarships. Your Newborn Navigator can also connect you with free Nutrition and Cooking Classes, support access to SNAP and WIC, or to the local diaper pantry. As parents themselves, they understand how hard the first few months can be and can provide support during those early days at home. About Newborn Navigators Meet a Newborn Navigator Any parent or caregiver of a newborn who resides in Manchester is eligible to receive this FREE, one-time service! You will be introduced to the service at discharge or receive a call from our Newborn Navigator. Our Newborn Navigators will meet you in the hospital and tell you about our service. They will offer to meet you remotely for your visit. Navigators will follow up with you after you leave the hospital and give you a Welcome Baby Bag prior to the visit. How Does Ready, Set LAUNCH Work? Your Newborn Navigator will ask you how your first few weeks have been for you, your child, and your family. Your Navigator will see whether there was anything you wish you had or anything you currently need. Y our Navigator can work with you to make referrals if you'd like them. Your Navigator will determine if you may benefit from, and are eligible for, Enhanced Navigation which provides you with up to five additional home visits to build additional resources and support. Your Navigator will follow up with you after your visit to make sure you and your family are doing well. What Happens During a Home Visit? Since its inception in 2021, the Newborn Navigator has met with 1,433 families at Elliot Hospital, conducted 436 home visits, and referred 482 times to services like Manchester Diaper Pantry, WIC, SNAP, and various food banks. Ninety of these families received services in a language other than English - 80% in Spanish and 20% spread over Dari, French, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, and others. About Our Community Impact Interested in learning more about our programs or getting involved with our community impact? Email CommunityInitiatives@AmoskeagHealth.org

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN BIOGRAPHY Geysel Lopez MSW School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Primary Office Location 1245 Elm St. Year Joined Amoskeag Health Joined Amoskeag Health in 2012, and joined as a BHC in 2020 Treatments & Services Mental health counseling, working in the community and providing group/individual counseling to our partner agencies through YEP Education (2019) Bachelor of Arts, Human Services with concentration in Child and Family Services, Southern New Hampshire University (2021) Master's in Social Work, Simmons University Clinical Interests Behavioral health counseling Languages Spoken English, Spanish Back to Behavioral Health Clinicians

Explore sexual and reproductive health services at Amoskeag Health. Our team provides comprehensive care, including education, screenings, and treatments to support your sexual health and well-being. CONFIDENTIAL SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES EXPLORE THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BELOW Our Services Let's Talk About Sex STIs & STDs Condoms Do's and Dont's Pregnancy Relationships For Parents of Teens OUR SERVICES Call 603-626-9500 for more information about... Finding the best method of birth control for you Emergency Contraception STD education, testing, and treatment Abstinence Education Walk-in pregnancy testing Achieving pregnancy on your schedule BACK TO TOP It’s totally normal to think about sex, but it’s very important to consider whether or not you’re prepared to have sex. No matter what, it’s helpful to have a trusted adult that you can talk to, and your Amoskeag Health provider can be that person. In the meantime, these resources can help you learn a little bit more about your body and what might happen when you have sex. Making Healthy Sexual Decisions | Young Men’s Health (youngmenshealthsite.org) Sexual Health | Young Men’s Health (youngmenshealthsite.org) Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Guías de la Salud | Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Dicas de Saúde | Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Let's Talk About Sex Click Here Haga Clic Aqui BACK TO TOP SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS & DISEASES (STIs & STDs) WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STIs & STDs? STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are basically the same thing! So, why do people sometimes say “infection” instead of “disease”? The word “disease” can make people think of a visual problem, but a lot of STDs don’t have any signs or symptoms – they’re an infection that you might not see. That’s why it’s so important to get screened if you are sexually active. That way, your doctor can help you if you need it. Learn more about STDs: STDs and STIs from GirlsHealth.gov. HOW DO I GET STDs? STDs are caused by bacteria, viruses, and even tiny insects! You can get a STD by having sexual contact with someone who has one. Sexual contact can mean intercourse or putting your mouth, hands, or genitals on someone else’s genitals. Remember, even if they can’t get pregnant, women who have sex with women are also at risk for STDs. WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STDs? Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Genital Herpes Gonorrhea Herpes genital Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Syphilis Trichomoniasis WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET A STD? STDs are all different. Some can be treated and cured. But you can still get the STD again if you have sex—especially unprotected sex—with an infected person. Ask your provider about treatments for your partner, otherwise you could give each other the infection back and forth. Some STDs can’t be cured, but you can help manage the symptoms. There are also a few STDs that can be life threatening without treatment. BACK TO TOP CONDOM DO'S AND DON'TS DO use a condom every time you have sex. DO put on a condom before having sex. DO read the package and check the expiration date. DO make sure there are no tears or defects. DO store condoms in a cool, dry place. DO use latex or polyurethane condoms. DO use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage. DON’T store condoms in your wallet as heat and friction can damage them. DON’T use nonoxynol-9 (a spermicide), as this can cause irritation. DON’T use oil-based products like baby oil, lotion, petroleum jelly, or cooking oil because they will cause the condom to break. DON’T use more than one condom at a time. DON’T reuse a condom. More Information BACK TO TOP PREGNANCY PREVENTING PREGNANCY Not having sexual intercourse – otherwise known as abstinence – is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy. But there are still birth control options that you can use when you aren’t ready to become pregnant. HAVING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY ON YOUR SCHEDULE Whether or not you’re interested in having a baby, it’s important to take care of your body by staying active and eating the right food . And if you ARE interested in one day having a baby, it’s important to talk to your provider about “Preconception health.” Preconception health is talking about how to take care of yourself so that you can have a healthy baby. If you are ready to have a baby, please talk to your provider. They can help you plan and prepare for a healthy pregnancy. You can schedule an appointment by calling 603-626-9500. Click Here Haga Clic Aqui BACK TO TOP RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Relationships can be tough. It’s important to treat your friends and partners with respect. You deserve that respect as well. Boundaries are so important when you’re creating relationships. When you explore having sex with your partner, you need to have honest and open discussions. No one should feel forced to have sex if they are not ready or do not want to. If you are feeling unsafe with your partner, please tell someone! If you are interested in learning more about boundaries and consent, check out these resources from Bedsider: Boundaries & consent | Sex & relationships | Articles, News, Tips, and Health Information (bedsider.org) Los límites y el consentimiento | El sexo y las relaciones | Artículos, Noticias, e Información de Salud (bedsider.org) Sometimes, dating is complicated. Maybe your family doesn’t approve of your partner or you’re not sure how to end an unhealthy relationship. If you can relate to any of those situations, then love is respect can help! Relationships aren’t all about romance. Are you struggling to make friends, get along with your family, or work out problems in ALL of your relationships? GirlsHealth.gov can help you learn how to communicate and form healthy relationships. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS: Your feelings | girlshealth.gov Healthy relationships for young adults | love is respect Relationships | girlshealth.gov IS SOMEONE MAKING YOU NERVOUS OR UNCOMFORTABLE? No one ever has the right to abuse you! Sometimes, abuse isn’t physical. People can also hurt you by using unkind words meant to bring you down or by trying to control your actions. If you are threatened or hurt by your partner, help is available. It can be very hard to get up the courage to leave a partner who is hurting you (especially if you love them), and it can be a very complicated situation. But it’s not your fault and there are resources to help you. If you don’t feel safe in your relationship, please call 603-626-9500 and ask to speak with a case manager at Amoskeag Health or visit New Hampshire 211 . How can you identify abuse? Click here to learn more. BACK TO TOP FOR PARENTS OF TEENS It’s challenging to parent a teenager! But open and honest two-way communication about sex and their bodies can help keep your teen educated and safe. Helping your teen build a trusting relationship with their healthcare provider is essential. BACK TO TOP

LEADERSHIP Kris McCracken, MBA President/Chief Executive Officer Kris has been with Amoskeag Health since 1996, first as a Crisis Outreach Counselor, then as a Client & Family Services Manager, then as the Director of Operations from 2000 to 2013 before becoming President/CEO in 2013. She has an MBA in Health Care Administration from Rivier College and a Bachelor’s in Psychology & Latin American Studies from Mt. Holyoke College and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Her background is in counseling having worked with Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Rape Crisis, and Substance Abuse before moving into working with community health. Over the past decade, Ms. McCracken spearheaded Amoskeag Health’s response to the growing diversity in our community. In 2012, Ms. McCracken was nominated by the NH DHHS as a Public Health Hero recognizing her work in cultural competency and advocacy for minority populations. She is frequently requested as a speaker to provide training on organizational cultural competency and best practices in multilingual access and graduated in 2014 from the Disparities Leadership Program at Mass General Hospital. She was then honored in 2016 with the Outstanding Women in Business Award, and then again in 2020 and 2022 with the NH Top 200 Most Influential Business Leaders award. Back to Leadership

Explore career opportunities with Amoskeag Health and join a dedicated team committed to improving community health. Find current job openings, learn about our work culture, and discover how you can contribute to our mission. CAREERS At Amoskeag Health, we prioritize people. Our compassionate professionals bring the skills and empathy that advance our mission – to create a healthy and vibrant community with strong families and a tight social fabric. We'd love to have you join us! View Career Opportunities WHY EMPLOYEES CHOOSE AMOSKEAG HEALTH A challenging and exciting team-focused environment A collaborative workforce who speaks over 40 languages Comprehensive compensation and benefit package A healthy work-life balance and flexible hours Employee engagement and development We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and growth of our employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 403(b) with company match, PTO, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Opportunities, and more. Explore the details in our Employee Benefits Booklet. View Our 2026 Benefit Booklet Curious about life in New Hampshire? Check out what makes it a great place to live and work. Explore New Hampshire …but don’t just take our word for it, check out what our employees have to say! CEO & PRESIDENT You're more than another pair of scrubs. We value your unique mind, body, and spirit. View Career Opportunities Amoskeag Health has a policy strongly encouraging full vaccination per CDC guidelines. Annual influenza vaccination is required. Staff may request a reasonable accommodation for a religious or medical exemption from these policies, but such a request is not a guarantee that the accommodation can be made.

Discover how the Early Childhood Region 4 in New Hampshire aims to enhance services for children and families, as part of a broader effort to improve early childhood care and education statewide. Initiatives in Greater Manchester and Greater Derry focus on preparing children for academic success, nurturing healthy families, and promoting social-emotional well-being. EARLY CHILDHOOD REGION 4 Supporting Families for Brighter Futures What is Early Childhood Region 4? The purpose of the Regional Early Childhood Structure is to bring together and improve services for kids and families in New Hampshire. It's part of a bigger plan to make early childhood care and education better in the state. The aim is to create a system that prepares children for kindergarten and academic achievement; fosters safe, healthy, and engaged families; and promotes social and emotional health and well-being. The Early Childhood Region 4 is led by the LAUNCH Region 4 Leadership Team who helps support initiatives addressing early childhood in Greater Manchester and Greater Derry. Amoskeag Health and Granite United Way co-lead the LAUNCH Region 4 Leadership Team, with additional participation from several local organizations. Region 4 encompasses Manchester, Derry, and 15 other communities, serving a population of approximately 278,000 people. The LAUNCH Region 4 Leadership Team works closely with both the Manchester LAUNCH and the Greater Derry LAUNCH. These groups consist of advisory committees, collaboratives, and workgroups dedicated to improving early childhood education and support systems. They focus on understanding what the community needs, connecting with partners, and sharing training. Who is the LAUNCH Region 4 Leadership Team? If you have any questions about the LAUNCH Regional 4 Leadership Team, please email CommunityInitiatives@AmoskeagHealth.org . Vision: Young children and their families flourish in a coordinated system of supports and services. Mission: Promote and support a fair and sustainable early childhood system that improves outcomes for young children and their families. What is the vision and mission of the Region 4 Leadership Team? Accessible Early Childhood System: Make sure all families can easily use early childhood services. Engagement and Relationship Building Across Sectors: Make partnerships stronger between the different groups that work with young kids. Communication and Coordination: Share information better between people involved in early childhood services to make things work smoother. Read More About Region 4 Strategic Plan What are the key priorities for Region 4? Manchester Early Learning Collaborative: Second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am via Teams. Derry Early Learning Collaborative: Third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am via Teams. Manchester LAUNCH Family Wellness Collaborative: First Thursday every other month from 9:00-10:30 am in person or via Teams. Community Wide Pyramid Model Leadership team: Third Thursday every other month from 11-12 via Teams. The Pyramid Model is a guide based on evidence-based practices that helps young children learn social and emotional skills. It works with a program's existing lessons instead of being a separate curriculum. This guide is useful for teachers, early childhood special education staff, early intervention workers, and families. Have a question? Please email CommunityInitiatives@AmoskeagHealth.org . Regional Meetings

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN BIOGRAPHY Caitlin Stapleton MSW Behavioral Health Clinician Primary Office Location 1245 Elm Street Year Joined Amoskeag Health 2025 Treatments & Services Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy Education Master’s in Social Work, University of New Hampshire Clinical Interests Children and adolescents, adults Languages Spoken English Back to Behavioral Health Clinicians

PROHEALTH INTEGRATED CARE ProHealth is located at 2 Wall Street, Manchester NH. Inside the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Open Monday 8AM - 4PM, Wednesday 1PM - 4PM, and Friday 1PM - 4PM ProHealth is a partnership between Amoskeag Health and the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester , working together to support the whole person. ProHealth brings primary care and mental health services together in one place. This makes it easier for youth and adults, ages 12 and up, to get the care they need. Services focus on physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Our team can provide regular check-ups, screenings, and treatment for physical health needs. We also work closely with your mental health providers to make sure your care is well-coordinated and complete. With ProHealth, you’ll have access to: Primary care visits for check-ups, screenings, and medical concerns Counseling to support your mental health and help you set goals Substance use services, including help to quit smoking or vaping and access to medications if needed Individual and family support Help managing your care across different settings An on-site pharmacy for convenient medication access Care for your body, mind and well-being all in one place. Need to schedule an appointment? Call 603-626-9500.

Join Amoskeag Health's Morning Matters 2025, an annual breakfast fundraiser supporting the Dr. Selma Deitch Center for Children & Teens. Learn more about our event, aimed at raising funds to benefit our youngest patients. 18th ANNUAL MORNING MATTERS Morning Matters is our annual breakfast fundraiser benefiting the operations of the Dr. Selma Deitch Center for Children & Teens (formerly known as Child Health Services). Each year, we select a new, relevant subject and an engaging speaker in a topic related to children's healthcare with the goal of raising funds that cover non-billable services that directly benefit our pediatric patients and their families. What is Morning Matters? 2025 KEYNOTE SPONSORS 2025 PROGRAM SPONSORS John Sigel and Sally Reid CCA Global Partners Dartmouth Health Children's Eastern Bank Elliot Health System Lavallee/Brensinger Architects Rich and Sarah Sigel WellSense Health Plan 2025 ADVOCATE SPONSORS Associated Grocers of New England BerryDunn Charla Stevens Consulting LLC Joanne & Richard Gustafson Harvey Construction Corporation MCPHS University 2025 TABLE SPONSORS THANK YOU to ALL 2025 Sponsors whose generosity makes health care accessible for ALL CHILDREN View the 2025 Morning Matters Program Book

LEADERSHIP Gavin Muir, MD Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer "I joined MCHC, now Amoskeag Health, as a staff physician in 1998. It was and is the only job I’ve had after my Family Medicine residency. I came to New Hampshire from Colorado for the mountains, for the opportunity to provide prenatal care and deliver babies as part of my practice and to work somewhere that would help take care of my student loan debt. After my loans were paid off in 2003, I stayed because I really valued making such a difference in so many people’s lives and because I thoroughly enjoyed working collaboratively with the rest of the health center’s staff in an effort to assist our patients to live their best lives." Gavin is a Family Physician who joined Amoskeag Health in 1998. He is from suburban Philadelphia but has lived in New Hampshire for three decades. He got his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in 1991 and his medical degree from Temple University in 1995 and graduated from his residency program at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in Pueblo, Colorado in 1998. He was a staff physician for his first three years and then started taking on a leadership role at Amoskeag Health. He served as its Medical Director for a decade and then stepped down for two years from that role to focus on the work he was doing with the Elliot Hospital Medical Staff. He served as the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Elliot Hospital for two years and then spent a decade leading Elliot’s Multispecialty Review Committee. He became the Chief Medical Officer of Amoskeag Health in 2013 and has continued to serve in that role. He was a Union Leader Forty Under Forty winner in 2007 and in 2013 he was named the Family Physician of the Year by the NH Academy of Family Physicians. In 2019 he received the Stephen A. Tzinabos award for his leadership and dedication to the Elliot Hospital’s Medical Staff. Last year he stopped doing inpatient medicine after delivering a little over 1,000 babies over 27 years at Elliot Hospital. He continues to see patients in the clinic. Back to Leadership

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