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Obesity in Carroll County

America faces the problem of obesity. Studies show one-third of America’s population is overweight. There are over 41 million kids in the U.S. that suffer from being overweight or obese. Over 340 million minors and teenagers from five to 19 are obese. Throughout America, over the last 20 years, the sad news shows how much the problem has grown.

What About New Hampshire?

The obesity rate in the state of New Hampshire in adults is 35.9 percent. New Hampshire ranks at 33rd for obesity in the U.S. Studies show the effects of lacking physical activities, and unhealthy eating habits are the leading causes of overweight and obesity.

Now Let’s Take a Closer Look at Carroll County, New Hampshire

Data collected by Dietspotlight, a resource website designed to help men and women find diet, weight-loss, workout, and healthy lifestyle programs, shows that some parts of New Hampshire are fighting a harder obesity battle than others.

According to the data, men in Carroll County, New Hampshire weigh about 200 pounds, on average. They have a body mass index, or BMI, of 32.3. Women weigh about 188 pounds with a BMI of 34. Those BMI measurements place both men and women in then obese categories.

Overall, residents of the county need to lose upwards of 60+ pounds to reach a healthy weight. That’s “6% higher than the state average of 57 pounds and 2% higher than the country average of 59 pounds,” according to Dietspotlight.

What is the State of New Hampshire Doing to Fight Obesity?

The state government of New Hampshire met with health officials to lower the number of obesity by forming organizations focused on results. In 2008, Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) started and is still in effect. They designed a blueprint to inspire people to quit smoking, take part in more physical activities, and eat healthier. The group consists of over 200 people and more than 45 organizations. They also added surveillance organizations to monitor nutrition for kids.

All research shared on Dietspotlight is put through a strict review process led by medical and nutrition professionals to ensure validity, relevance, and timeliness of research.

 

Sources:

https://medalerthelp.org/obesity-statistics/

https://stateofchildhoodobesity.org/states/nh/#:~:text=New%20Hampshire%27s%20adult%20obesity%20rate%20is%20currently%2029.6%25%2C,reduce%20obesity.%20According%20to%20the%20most%20recent%20data%2C

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/pdf/New-Hampshire-State-Profile.pdf

https://statistics.dietspotlight.com/NH/Carroll/

https://www.dietspotlight.com

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Feel Good Story of the Week: Chihuahua Saves Owner’s Life on Houseboat

A true hero, Boo-Boo the dog is credited with saving owner Rudy Armstrong’s life after he realized he was having a stroke on his houseboat. When Rudy came to the realization that he couldn’t reach his phone, he told Boo-Boo to “go get help”—and she faithfully obeyed. A short time later, Boo-Boo returned with the dockmaster, who summoned paramedics. The two were reunited in a tearful reunion 5 days later.

Click here for the FULL STORY.

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Domestic Violence Charge in Wolfeboro

Mr. Aiden Haughey (26) – Picture Courtesy of Wolfeboro Police Dept

 

On August 8th, 2020 at 2:34pm Officer Boucher was roadside speaking with Lt. Fogarty, NHSP Troop E, Commander, when he heard racing engines, horns honking, and yelling coming from west to east on Center Street.  A silver pickup truck, driven by a Mr. Aiden Haughey (26) went by with a male hanging out the passenger side window and it was followed by a red pickup truck approximately one foot off Aiden’s bumper.  Both vehicles were stopped, and the investigation found that both vehicles were coming from a Wolfeboro address where an assault had occurred.  Mr. Haughey was later taken into custody and transported to CCJ for bail.  He was given a court date for September 2, at 8:00am, to appear before the 3rd Circuit District Court Ossipee. He was charged with Domestic Violence and Simple Assault. The driver of the second vehicle was issued a hand summons for Negligent Driving.

Source: Wolfeboro Police Department Press Release

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Injured Hiker Rescued from Lion Head Trail

Sargent’s Purchase – Rescue personnel from NH Fish & Game, Androscoggin Valley Search & Rescue (AVSAR), Mountain Rescue Services (MRS), and the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) responded to a call of an injured hiker on the Lion Head summer trail in Sargent’s Purchase Sunday afternoon.  The initial 911 call came in at approximately 1:45 p.m. and reported that a 44-year-old male hiker had suffered a serious lower leg injury while descending Lion Head Trail and needed to be carried down the trail.  Conservation Officers utilized their department issued ATVs to drive up the Sherburne Ski trail to the Hermit Lake Shelter to help expedite the rescue.  Due to the nature of the injury, assistance with patient transport was requested from Gorham Fire Department.  They responded with the Southern Coos County Emergency Response Rescue Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) which was able to ascend the Sherburne Ski Trail where they met the rescue crew.

Rescuers made initial contact with the victim, identified as Eric Eldridge of Center Ossipee, NH at 4:45 p.m. approximately ¼ mile up Lion Head Trail from the Tuckerman Ravine Trail junction.  He was assessed and provided initial medical treatment by an EMT from AVSAR.  He was placed in the litter at approximately 5:10 p.m. and the rescue crew began the slow carryout down steep terrain to the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.  From there he was carried up to the Hermit Lake Shelter and then down the Sherburne Ski Trail.  On the Sherburne trail the crew was met by the Rescue UTV.  From there he was secured on the UTV and driven down the rest of the trail to the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center arriving at 7:45 p.m. 

Along with the Conservation Officers, AVSAR, MRS, and AMC members, several other hikers volunteered in carrying Eldridge down the trail.  

Eldridge had been attempting a day hike up Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the summit of Mt. Washington and had been on his way back down when the accident occurred. 

Source: NH Fish & Game Press Release

 

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North Conway Library Announces Matching Gift Challenge

  Photo Courtesy of North Conway Library: Library Director Andrea Masters and Sharon Wroblewski with grandchildren Hazel and Teddy.

 

The North Conway Public Library is excited to announce a matching gift challenge as part of their capital campaign “An Exciting New Chapter.” Through the generosity of long-standing patrons Sharon and Ted Wroblewski, donations made through August 15th will be matched, up to a total of $5,000 for all donations.

“It is exciting to drive through the village and see this project take shape,” said Sharon Wroblewski. “With all the new construction in recent years, it is wonderful that the preservation of this historic library was an important consideration in the expansion plans. The new addition blends seamlessly with the old and it is absolutely beautiful!”

The project got started with a $3 million donation from Lyman Pope and construction began in August of 2019. The library continues its community fundraising efforts to raise the remaining $420,000 through donations and grants. “We understand that these are challenging times and raising funds in the current climate is a big ask,” said Andrea Masters, Library Director. “We are hopeful now that the building progress is so visible to the community that they will be motivated to show their support with a donation.”

“We are thrilled to have the Wroblewski’s gift to offer encouragement to bolster donations”, said Kate Lamneck, Capital Campaign Chair. “Any amount is appreciated and with a matching grant those small donations become even more important.”

Donations can be made online on the library’s website at NorthConwayLibrary.com or checks sent to NCPL, PO Box 409, North Conway, NH 03860. Pledge forms and more detailed information about the capital campaign and building project are available at NorthConwayLibrary.com.

Source: North Conway Library Press Release

 

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Memorial Hospital Adds Asymptomatic COVID Testing

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Memorial Hospital will begin testing for COVID-19 for persons not experiencing COVID symptoms. The tests are made possible under an agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Health. Testing begins Monday, August 10th and is by appointment only.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the need for increased community testing has grown,” says hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Dunn. “We’ve been limited to testing patients with one or more COVID symptoms or who fall into a high risk group such as first responders. Working with the state has helped create opportunities for people without symptoms to be tested.”

Memorial has created a testing center for asymptomatic individuals at its outpatient physical therapy building on the north side of the Hospital campus on Route 16 in North Conway. Patients enter the campus from Route 16 at the “Scheduled Testing” signs and proceed to the testing center on the left. Tests are collected while the patient remains in their vehicle. Dunn adds that appointments for testing are required by calling (603) 356-0673. “It is important for people to call and register for their test. This helps the clinicians work safely with all patients and keeps hospital roadways clear for emergencies.”

Each test takes only a few minutes. Results are available online through MyChart, the hospital’s electronic medical records system. Patients will also receive a telephone call with their results. Testing is planned for weekdays, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Persons with COVID-19 symptoms such as fever and chills, shortness of breath, and loss of taste and smell, can continue to present to the hospital’s emergency department for evaluation. These patients enter the hospital campus from the south entrance on Route 16 and proceed to the emergency department, calling (603) 356-4946 to register from their vehicle.

Memorial only tests for the presence of an active COVID-19 infection. They do not provide an antibody test. 

Before registering for a test it is suggested that patients contact their insurance carrier about coverage and payment for an asymptomatic test. The Hospital will help New Hampshire residents without insurance apply for state funds to cover the cost of their test.

Source: Memorial Hospital Press Release

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Tree Falls on Kearsarge Rd Apartment in North Conway; Woman Found Dead has been Identified

Picture provided by Conway Police Department

 

NORTH CONWAY – On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 7:15 pm the Conway Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from a woman at 655 Kearsarge Road in North Conway reporting that a tree had fallen on her apartment building.  The woman reported that she was trapped inside her basement apartment.  There are three apartments located inside the building.  Rescue personnel arrived and were able to safely extricate the woman from the apartment but learned that a second female was in the second-floor apartment at the time the tree fell on the building.  The woman, identified as Joyce Roberge (60) of the apartment, was found deceased inside her apartment.  The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office will be conducting an autopsy in order to determine the exact cause of death.  Officers and rescue personnel remained on scene for approximately 2 hours investigating the incident.  On behalf of the Conway Police Department, North Conway Fire and Rescue and Brewster Ambulance, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the deceased’s family and friends.

The Conway Dispatch Center received over 25 calls for trees and powerlines down between 7:15 pm and 10:00 pm last night as strong storms passed through the Conway area.  Some residence are still without power but all roads are clear as of 8:00 am this morning.

–Lt. Christopher Mattei

Source: Conway Police Department Press Release