Androscoggin Valley Hospital

Androscoggin Valley Hospital The AVH page is committed to providing you valuable information that can directly improve your health and the health of others within our communities.

Come learn more about what we're about at www.avhnh.org Androscoggin Valley Hospital is the leading provider of healthcare to thousands of families in the small-town communities of New Hampshire’s North Country. As a Critical Access Hospital, AVH offers 24/7 emergency care, in-house treatment of most medical issues, and an arrangement for treatment of all other problems with the nearest tertiary-care facility. Over the past decade, AVH has invested significantly in expanding and improving our facilities and services, and enhancing our team of dedicated, highly trained doctors, nurses and other staff. The result is a hospital that more effectively contributes to the health of our communities than ever before. To make an appointment or for more information please contact us at the number listed below or visit our website:

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less TravelledIn this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Olivia Harri...
11/05/2025

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Olivia Harris, Benefits Specialist at North Country Healthcare (NCH), for a timely and informative conversation about employee benefits, open enrollment, and how to make the most of the resources available to staff.

Olivia walks us through what to expect during annual enrollment, shares helpful tips for reviewing coverage options and offers insight into how benefits support overall well-being throughout the year. We also talk about her role behind the scenes in Human Resources, what she enjoys most about working with staff across the System, and how she helps make a complex topic easier to understand.

Whether you’re new to NCH or a long-time employee, this episode will help you feel more confident and prepared heading into open enrollment.

Tune in for a practical and friendly conversation that reminds us that taking care of ourselves helps us take better care of others.

Found on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts:
https://youtu.be/BsLtKTJ0bVs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wBrLWak55yrX6BVlFDJux

📣 Exciting job openings available! 🏥🤝Join our dedicated team and make a difference close to home.🌟Apply today and take t...
11/04/2025

📣 Exciting job openings available! 🏥

🤝Join our dedicated team and make a difference close to home.

🌟Apply today and take the next step in your career:
https://myjobs.adp.com/ncha/cx

🗓 Happening this week - American Red Cross Blood Drive on 11/5 at Weeks Medical Center! Donating can save lives and make...
11/03/2025

🗓 Happening this week - American Red Cross Blood Drive on 11/5 at Weeks Medical Center!

Donating can save lives and makes a positive impact by ensuring a steady supply of blood for those in need.

Visit redcrossblood.org to register! (Use Zip Code 03584 for WMC in Lancaster.)

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less TravelledIn this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Bernie Adams...
11/01/2025

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Bernie Adams, Chief Quality Officer at North Country Healthcare, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver safe, reliable, and patient-centered care across a rural health System.

Bernie shares his journey into healthcare quality and why process improvement and teamwork are essential to both patient outcomes and staff experience. We talk about what “quality” really means beyond metrics, how teams across affiliates are raising the bar every day, and how a culture of learning drives better care for the communities we serve.

This conversation is packed with insight about continuous improvement, collaboration, and the future of quality in healthcare. It’s a powerful reminder that every department, every role, and every process has an impact on the patient journey.

Tune in to hear how quality work at NCH goes far beyond checklists and dashboards: it’s about people, connection, and always striving to do better for those we serve.

Found on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

https://youtu.be/8er9Ir6Ed2U
https://open.spotify.com/show/3h9rxkuQBNPxZlRTYss99D?si=428d4eb11ee64513

🎃 North Country Healthcare recently hosted a successful Trunk or Treat event across several affiliate locations, includi...
10/31/2025

🎃 North Country Healthcare recently hosted a successful Trunk or Treat event across several affiliate locations, including Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Weeks Medical Center and North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency.

🍬 This family-friendly gathering brought together staff, families, and community members for an evening filled with creativity, festive costumes, and delicious treats!

🍂 Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less TravelledIn this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Brooke Belan...
10/30/2025

🎙 Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Brooke Belanger, In-House Counsel for North Country Healthcare, for a candid and engaging conversation about law, leadership, and the human side of healthcare compliance.

Brooke shares her journey from public defense to healthcare law and how her experiences across state policy, Medicaid development, and hospital compliance shaped her approach to legal counsel. We talk about what it means to make complex systems understandable, the importance of clarity and communication in healthcare policy, and how thoughtful leadership helps teams make confident, ethical decisions.

Through humor, insight, and deep commitment to community well-being, Brooke reminds us that doing things “by the book” can also be done with heart.

Tune in for a refreshing conversation about trust, transparency, and what it means to serve with integrity in rural healthcare.

Found on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

https://youtu.be/X9IGono-gew
https://open.spotify.com/show/3h9rxkuQBNPxZlRTYss99D

✨ Androscoggin Valley Hospital, in collaboration with Berlin Junior High School and Gorham Middle/High School, successfu...
10/30/2025

✨ Androscoggin Valley Hospital, in collaboration with Berlin Junior High School and Gorham Middle/High School, successfully hosted Health-A-Rama, a conference aimed at 8th graders. This event provided a platform for students to explore critical issues such as substance use and peer pressure, equipping them with valuable insights for making informed decisions. Such initiatives are vital in fostering resilience and awareness among our youth.

Follow this link to our full press release from this event: https://northcountryhealth.org/news/berlin-and-gorham-8th-grade-students-attend-health-a-rama/.

🎉 Exciting news! Join us in congratulating Cathleen Houle, MS, OTR/L, CLT, of Androscoggin Valley Hospital, who has rece...
10/27/2025

🎉 Exciting news! Join us in congratulating Cathleen Houle, MS, OTR/L, CLT, of Androscoggin Valley Hospital, who has recently been designated as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS)!

It's not too late to book your appointment to donate blood to the American Red Cross at our upcoming Blood Drives on 10/...
10/27/2025

It's not too late to book your appointment to donate blood to the American Red Cross at our upcoming Blood Drives on 10/29 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital and on 11/5 at Weeks Medical Center.

Donating can save lives and makes a positive impact by ensuring a steady supply of blood for those in need.

Visit redcrossblood.org to regsiter! (Use Zip Code 03570 for AVH in Berlin or 03584 for WMC in Lancaster.)

Rural Roots: A Road Less TravelledIn this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Tonya St. Cyr,...
10/25/2025

Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Tonya St. Cyr, Director of Human Resources (HR) at North Country Healthcare, for a candid conversation about what it means to lead people-first work across a rural health System.

Tonya shares her journey into healthcare HR, the importance of building a unified culture across affiliates, and how the One Team, One Mission philosophy is shaping the way we support and engage staff at every level.

We also discuss North Country Healthcare’s new designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, and what that means for employees, leadership, and the broader community.

This episode is packed with heart, perspective, and practical insight into what it takes to foster a resilient, inclusive, and Mission-aligned workforce.

Tune in to hear how HR is helping to strengthen connection, build trust, and support the people who power NCH every day.

Found on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

https://youtu.be/EPI-5fIbRHg
https://open.spotify.com/show/3h9rxkuQBNPxZlRTYss99D?si=428d4eb11ee64513

This past Saturday, at the NH Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA-NH) Annual Conference, two es...
10/24/2025

This past Saturday, at the NH Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA-NH) Annual Conference, two esteemed professionals from Androscoggin Valley Hospital - Erin Samel, PT, DPT and Greg Alnwick, PT, DPT, TPS, Fellow in Pain Science - delivered engaging presentations.

Erin Samel addressed the critical role of physical therapy in acute postpartum care, emphasizing the importance of early intervention for lasting impact.

Meanwhile, Greg Alnwick shared valuable insights on using Pain Neuroscience Education to combat burnout in physical therapy, highlighting innovative strategies for enhancing practitioners' well-being.

Childbirth Preparation Classes for the last two months of 2025, are listed below. The next class will be held on Novembe...
10/24/2025

Childbirth Preparation Classes for the last two months of 2025, are listed below. The next class will be held on November 18th, followed by the final class of the year on December 16th.

Be sure to register for one of these 🔸FREE🔸 sessions!

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59 Page Hill Rd
Berlin, NH
03570

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+16037522200

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North Country Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and volunteer base throughout all of our affiliate organizations (Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center). We value and respect all of our stakeholders and recognize that our differences make us better.

AVH is a leading provider of healthcare to thousands of families in the small-town communities of New Hampshire’s North Country. As a Critical Access Hospital, we proudly offer 24/7 emergency care, in-house treatment of most medical issues, and an arrangement for treatment of all other problems with the nearest tertiary-care facility. AVH has invested significantly in expanding and improving our facilities and services, and enhancing our team of dedicated, highly trained doctors, nurses and other staff. The result is a hospital that more effectively contributes to the health of our communities. To make an appointment or for more information please contact us at (603) 752-2200 or visit avhnh.org.