Bedford Bulletin : Health & Fitness

Flu hits preschoolers in Bedford and Goffstown

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN About half of the students at the New Morning Schools in Goffstown and Bedford and in their dozens of after-school programs in southern New Hampshire were out with flu-like symptoms the third week of September, the president of the...(read more)

Family works for brain tumor awareness

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:53:00 GMT

By DARRELL HALEN Three years ago, when he was only 15 months old, Declan Rourke of Bedford had a tumor surgically removed from his brain. Now, his family is raising money to help other young patients struck by the same disease. Declan’s family is...(read more)

Six-year-old faces rare Batten disease

Bedford Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:07:00 GMT

By Darrell Halen In many ways, Nicholas Dainiak is a typical 6-year-old boy. He loves movies, playing with his friends, and tee-ball. He’s a daredevil who enjoys roller coasters and hanging upside down on his jungle gym. But, in other ways, the...(read more)

Drop-in injury clinic now open

Bedford Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT

The Safe Sports Network’s drop-in injury clinic is available from 3 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. You can also make an appointment for another time. School-aged athletes from the Manchester area can drop in for first-come, first-served evaluation of athletic...(read more)

Swine flu case in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:07:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday, May 12, that a 10-year-old student from Bedford tested positive for H1N1, also known as swine flu. The student is among 17 known cases in the state as of Tuesday, May 12,...(read more)

Workout club still wants Bedford site

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:47:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Since 2005, there have been plans to build a Workout Club and Wellness Center in Bedford, but nothing has happened. At the Zoning Board’s Tuesday, Oct. 21, meeting, the company returned to get re-approvals for the project....(read more)

Trail race features town’s countryside beauty

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:18:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Serious runners will get a chance to hit the trails in Bedford when The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill will host its first-ever Farm Critter Frolic 5K race. The race takes place Sunday, Oct. 19, beginning at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Runners...(read more)

Healthy living featured at Rotarian festival

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:30:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE To call it a health fair might be something of an understatement. After its two annual road races on Saturday, May 17, the Rotary Club held an event in the Bedford High School gymnasium that was part health education, part entertainment....(read more)

Runners gear up for Rotary road races

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:52:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR An annual tradition, the Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races return for its 34th year. And on Saturday, May 17, yet another facet is added to the already popular event. Brian Moyer, who has co-directed the races the last 12 years,...(read more)

Bedford Rotary adds health fair to annual road races

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:56:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK This year’s Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races will have something for everyone – whether you’re cheering runners on from the sidelines or visiting the many displays at the new health fair. In addition to the 34th annual...(read more)

Scout hopes to raise awarenes about autism

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:05:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Studies show that autism is the fastestgrowing developmental disability in the country, and one Bedford girl is trying to make more people aware of its devastating effects. Ryan Greenwood, a senior at West High School, will be...(read more)

Bedford cyclist finds homespun success on national stage

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:41:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Elizabeth White has been playing catch-up most of her young life. Now, others are trying to catch up with her. The 13-year-old Lurgio Middle School student won her first national championship in cyclocross last month, traveling...(read more)

Council OKs public health ordinance

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:31:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Public bathing places and wells will be monitored more closely in the coming months. After code official Wayne Richardson and health inspector Gary Pariseau brought concerns over public health to the Town Council, the board passed...(read more)

Learning CPR is life-saving tool

Bedford Editor — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:10:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY It took about three hours, but we all did it. We, the Citizens Fire Academy students, passed our cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, certification tests. Then we were told that just to get a basic emergency medical technician and firefighter...(read more)

Boston Post Cane tradition continues

Bedford Editor — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:13:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY Do you know someone who might be the town’s oldest resident and is willing to take on a a 99-year-old tradition? Bedford is looking for a new oldest resident to be the 19th holder of the prestigious Boston Post Cane, which is given...(read more)