Category: Rochester

Cornerstone VNA Hospice Nurses Earn CHPN Certification

 

Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA is proud to announce that four of its hospice nurses have recently achieved their Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) credential. Congratulations to Ingrid Dietrich, RN, CHPN; Karen Baldiga, RN, CHPN; Teresa Ferry, RN, OMS, CHPN, Hospice Quality & Education Coordinator; and Linda Dalessandri, RN, CHPN for successfully completing the rigorous CHPN examination.

 

The CHPN credential is awarded to experienced hospice and palliative care registered nurses who demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in this specialty. To qualify, applicants must have at least 500 hours of hospice and palliative nursing practice within the past 12 months, or 1,000 hours within the past 24 months.

 

“This achievement demonstrates their commitment to ensuring the highest quality care for our patients at end of life,” said Lisa Nichols, RN, MSN, CCM, Hospice and Palliative Care Director at Cornerstone VNA. “It recognizes their unique skills in supporting both patients and families with compassion and dignity.”

 

Jen Ufkin, RN, MSN, BC-NC, President/CEO at Cornerstone VNA, added, “We are so proud of Ingrid, Karen, Teresa, and Linda—and of all our clinicians who pursue ongoing education and certification in their fields. Their dedication strengthens the depth and breadth of care we provide to our patients and communities every day.”

 

Cornerstone VNA currently serves Strafford County, as well as parts of Rockingham, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For 112 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 603-332-1133.

 

9^th Annual SNHUGFEST 2025 on Saturday, September 20, begining 11am at Henry Law Park. This free, all-day festival welcomes music lovers of all ages for a celebration of community, music, and compassion. Learn more at https://theukc.org/snhugfest-2025/

2025 Seacoast Food Truck Festival on August 23^rd from 11am – 5pm and 24^th from 11am-4pm at the Kittery Premium Outlets, Maine. Free Parking, 50+ vendors, 12+ food trucks, Live Music, Kid Zone, Cold Craft Brews and Cocktails.

The Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is August 11 – 15th. Five Days of Free Fun for Children of All Ages. A magic show, Giant Costume Parade and more. Call 926-8717 or visit the website at www.hamptonbeach.org for a complete schedule.  

2025 Media Power Youth Film Festival

 

Media Power Youth is hosting our second annual summer Youth Film Festival on August 16, 2025 from 9-11 AM at Red River Theatres in Concord. We will be celebrating the creativity and perspectives of NH’s youth as we feature short films and other media creations made during our programs this year.

There will be films about wildlife and the science of sound, plus raffles and popcorn to enjoy. Also premiering at the film festival is the short film “Building our Futures”, made by Portsmouth High School student Kara Carlson, winner of the 2025 Spotlight Community Impact Award. Bring your family to a fun-filled morning of cinema! Learn more and purchase your tickets at mediapoweryouth.org. Seating is limited, don’t wait to reserve your spot.