Northeast Delta Dental

Tom interviews Charlie Buterbaugh, the president and CEO of the Mount Washington Observatory. Charlie shares his journey from teaching to journalism and highlights the observatory's role in providing weather forecasts and safety information for hikers. 

Tom Raffio interviews Daniel Acsadi, executive director of the Concord Community Music School. They discuss the school's 40th anniversary and highlight its role in fostering community through music. 

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, introduces guest Ty Gagne, CEO of PrimeX. Ty shares his journey from risk management to leading PrimeX, a public entity risk pool that supports local governments in New Hampshire.

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio introduces Dr. Mitch Couret, a long-time advocate for dental health, who discusses the challenges veterans face in accessing dental care. Dr. Couret highlights the high denial rates of dental services at the VA and the establishment of the New Hampshire Veterans Care Dental Program to assist those in need. 

Tom Raffio interviews pastor, hiker and author Ken Bosse.

Tom’s guest on Northeast Delta Dental Radio is Terry Robinson, Marketing Specialist, Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire. Terry shares his journey from Washington to New Hampshire and his role in promoting black historical preservation. Tom and Terry discuss the transition to virtual and hybrid events during the pandemic, which have broadened access to the community. The Black Heritage Trail aims to educate the public about African American history in New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of transparency and community support. The episode highlights upcoming events and the significance of preserving history through innovative methods like augmented reality.

Tom’s guests on Northeast Delta Dental Radio Tara Mahoney, LPC, LCMHC Founder & CEO of the Equine Immersion Project, LLC and Staff Sergeant, US Army Ret. Equine and Peer Support Specialist discussing the Equine Immersion Project.

Tom Raffio and Cindy Berlack, chairperson & cofounder of BRASS Avalanche discuss the importance of avalanche safety education and the need for increased awareness and funding for avalanche safety initiatives. They emphasize the human factor in avalanche incidents, advocate for more visible signs and communication about avalanche danger at ski resorts, and encourage donations and support for BRASS Avalanche. The discussion concludes with recommendations for skiers to avoid potential avalanche disasters and the goal to reduce avalanche deaths.

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the importance of education, entrepreneurship, and wellness with Dr. Max Latona from the Center for Ethics and Society at Saint Anselm College.  

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the New Hampshire Food Bank with Eileen Liponis, executive director. The organization aims to end hunger in the state, distributing over sixteen million pounds of food last year.

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, interviews Marianne Jones, CEO of the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, on Northeast Delta Dental Radio. The organization's mission is to improve animal welfare and support pet owners. The Animal Rescue League collaborates with other shelters, relies on fundraising events for financial support, and emphasizes the emotional challenges of working in the animal welfare industry. They encourage donations, event sponsorship, and business partnerships to sustain their operations.

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and host of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, discusses Equine Immersion Project with founder Tara Mahoney and retired staff sergeant Justin Grant. The project uses horses for mental health counseling, focusing on veterans and aiming to raise awareness about veteran suicides. Equine Immersion Foundation, a tax-deductible organization, encourages donations and emphasizes the importance of community in the healing process for veterans.

Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental interviews Anna Brown, Executive Director of Citizens Count, who shares her passion for New Hampshire and the organization's mission to make citizen engagement easier by providing unbiased information about issues and candidates.