We have all heard the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s so true, isn’t it? There are so many issues today that are jeopardizing the health and well-being of individuals around the globe. The spread of disease, food insecurity, substance use...
In the latest episode of The Power of Prevention Podcast, host Christin D’Ovidio and guest Felicity Bernard, the Director of the New Hampshire Pediatric Improvement Partnership (NHPIP) discuss the benefits of engaging and teaching pediatric practitioners to screen and...
“I get to work on prevention in every sense of the word,” said Sarah Shanahan of HAVEN NH. “Hurters hurt,” says Esta Soler, Founder and President of Futures Without Violence. “With evidence building in support of the link between childhood exposure to violence and...
The most recent episode of The Power of Prevention Podcast is focused on a growing public health crisis — youth vaping. Guest Kim Coronis, Policy and Program Director at Breathe New Hampshire (NH), joined host Christin D’Ovidio to discuss the issue. This broadcast...
The Power of Prevention Podcast explores New Hampshire’s Juvenile Court Diversion programs. The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over the past decade, largely due to shifts in policy and practice. Juvenile court...
The Partnership released a new Power of Prevention podcast episode with Melissa Lee of the University of New Hampshire Extension Opioid Prevention Project. This episode discusses the state’s opioid response efforts and the opportunities created through the use of...
COVID has been a game changer when it comes to family challenges. Today, the work/family life balance may literally be a parent balancing a child on their lap while working from home. Parents are improvising with childcare, homeschooling, remote work, and even with...
Years ago, I worked at Waypoint (Child & Family Services) with young people in the runaway and homeless youth programs. I met youth who were escaping abuse, or parental alcohol and drug use, or were not welcome in their parents’ homes due to sexual or gender...
Relationships with parents and non-parent adults can help youth find direction and meaning in their lives — giving them a sense of safety, community, and belonging. Mentors provide support, guidance and open up opportunities for young people to explore their...
According to 2019 CDC data, one in every five Americans has some form of chronic pain. Treatment is often ineffective despite medication, physical therapy, surgery, and therapy. The latest episode in the“Power of Prevention” podcast series explores an evidence-based...