ACK FM in the Morning

Nantucket Cottage Hospital's newest Primary Care Physician, Dr. Alexinna Johns, talks about her focus on addiction medicine and family medicine with obstetrics.  

Debrah Moss-Gail, Nantucket Cottage Hospital's newest Nurse Practitioner, talks about the difference between a nurse and a nurse practitioner, how the new Massachusetts Full Practice Authority affects NCH in a positive way, and what it's like being the only NP for NCH who speaks Spanish.

Dr. Timothy Lepore talks about Addiction Solutions, Nantucket's only Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program focused on opioid, drug and alcohol dependencies.

Tony Wagner, the Executive Director of the Nantucket Community Music Center, talks about the NCMC's Community Survey, the Seven Keynotes Manifesto and an upcoming winter concert with some of Nantucket's greatest musicians.

Sunny Daily, the Site Director for Health Imperatives - Nantucket, talks about the services provided, the increasing needs and what people may not know about Health Imperatives.

 Gary Shaw, President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, talks about the positive impact the vaccines have had and why it's important to get tested for Covid-19 only when you have symptoms.

Adam Dread talks about the mission of the Clean Team and a recent expansion in partnership with the Nantucket High School.

Elise Norton, a member of the ACK Homelessness Team, talks to Andrew about the Warming Place located at the American Legion Hall for those in need to rest their head, have a warm meal and connect with community.

Listen to Heather Woodberry, owner of Wicked Island Bakery, and Lisa Wisentaner, owner of Nantucket Cycling and Fitness, discuss their project "Operation Sneaky Santa" and how one lucky family in need will be taken care of this Christmas.

Today we had Gary Shaw, President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital in the station to talk about the developing COVID-19 situation on Nantucket.   In recent days, Nantucket Cottage Hospital has seen a significant spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. This issue of high case volume of COVID-19 is compounded by an already active 2021 flu season.   “You can help us by protecting yourself...

Jason Bridges, the Executive Director of Fairwinds, talks about an expanded service that Fairwinds has started to provide to the Nantucket community.

Mary Casey, the Executive Director of The Hospital Thrift Shop, talks about the latest contribution to the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and how the thrift shop keeps operating during the off-season on Nantucket.

Listen to Jason Bridges, the Executive Director of Fairwinds, talk about the importance of Giving Tuesday and what you can do to help.

Join the cast of TWN's "Plaid Tidings" as they perform the song "Cool Yule" from the show.

Moirar Leveille, a Nantucket functional medicine practitioner and licensed mental health councilor, talks about her upcoming free public health event "Boost Your Knowledge" which will be held at the Unitarian Church on November 17th.

Jane Bourette revisits the studio with an important message in relation to the upcoming holiday season.

Kevin Flynn, Executive Director of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, talks about his upcoming new event "Nantucket Nights" that will consist of two live comedy performances from The Godfather of Boston Comedy, Don Gavin and Festival Favorite Tom Cotter.  These top-notch comics will perform on the Saturday night of the historic Nantucket Christmas Stroll weekend, December 4th, at the Nantuck...

Join Scott Capizzo and Mark Manchester, your voices of Whalers Football, as they recap the game against the Cohasset Skippers that took place at Cohasset High School on November 5th.

Join Scott Capizzo and Mark Manchester, your voices of Whalers Football, as they recap the Island Cup that took place at Vito Capizzo stadium.

John Piotti, the President and CEO of American Farmland Trust, talks with Andrew about current farming practices and the importance of regenerative agriculture.

State Rep. Dylan Fernandes and Island Legislature Director Charity Grace Mofsen stop by the studio to talk about what they're up to this weekend on the island.

The Executive Director of the Hospital Thrift Shop, Mary Casey, talks to Andrew about what the public can expect before the shop closes on October 15th.

Jane Bourette, owner of Coast to Coast Financial Planning for Cape Cod and the Islands, talks about the importance of Long Term Care its qualifications.

Scott and Mark recap the game between the Nantucket Whalers and the Nauset Warriors

Grant Sanders, the founder and publisher of the Nantucket Owner's Manual, talks about the first white paper for the Nantucket Owner's Manual which focuses on a proposed water quality testing facility.