BERLIN — Androscoggin Valley Hospital and Littleton Regional Hospital have both opened up regional hubs as part of the state’s new effort to fight opioid addiction.
Called the Doorway-NH, the centers are designed as portals that will work with existing community partners to provide needed services and addiction treatment.
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