The New Hampshire Academy of Family Practice awarded the 2007 Physician of the Year Award to Dr. Paul Friedrichs, MD.

Accreditations & Awards

Lamprey Health Care has been regionally and nationally recognized as a leader among the nation’s community health centers.  We have been repeatedly cited for our quality of care, patient outcomes, technological leadership and community involvement.   

Accreditations:  The Joint Commission (TJC)

Awards for Excellence:

2010 New Hampshire Outstanding Clinician Award was awarded to Dr. Paul Friedrichs, MD, from BiState Primary Care Association for his exemplary skills and service as a primary care clinician.

2009 Cornell Scott Excellence in Leadership Award was given to Ann H. Peters, CEO of Lamprey Health Care, for her outstanding service and lifetime commitment to improving the health and welfare of America’s medically underserved.

2009 National Commission for Quality Assurance recognized Lamprey Health Care's Newmarket Center as a patient-centered medical home for its excellence in patient services, use of best practices, and integration of health information technologies.

2009 Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award finalist Marcy Doyle was recognized for her leadership and contribution to health centers and medically underserved communities

2009 Community Service Award was given to Jean Ragonese from Bi-State Primary Care Association in honor of her considerable volunteer efforts that have held significant impact on the vulnerable populations of New Hampshire.

2008 HIMMS Davies Award of Excellence was awarded to CHAN and Lamprey Health Care for their excellence in the implementation and value of health information technology and electronic health records (EHR).

2008 Geiger Gibson Distinguished Visitor in Community Health Policy, George Washington University’s School of Public Health & Health Services Ann Peters selected for her contributions on behalf of community-based health care.

2007 Physician of the Year Award was given to Dr. Paul Friedrichs, MD, from the New Hampshire Academy of Family Practice.

2007 Community Service Award was given to Elizabeth Crepeau from Bi-State Primary Care Association to honor her considerable volunteer efforts that significantly impacted vulnerable populations of New Hampshire.

2006 Jeffrey T. Latman Award for Leadership in Health Care Finance to Sandra Pardus for her achievements as an outstanding fiscal officer, given by National Association of Community Health Centers.

2006 Re-accreditation with Commendation to Lamprey Health Care from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.2006 Area Health Education Center Award for Excellence for Special Community-Based Programs was given to the Southern New Hampshire AHEC by the National AHEC Organization for the Medical Interpretation Training Program.

2006 Granite State Award for Outstanding Public Service to Ann Peters for achievements and extraordinary service that has made a significant beneficial contribution to the State of New Hampshire. This award is given by the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire.

2006 New Hampshire Outstanding Clinician Award to Sarah Oxnard, MD for exemplary leadership skills which have made a significant impact on the health of the community she serves. Awarded by Bi-State Primary Care Association.

2006 National Association of Community Health Centers Grassroots Hall of Fame selected Ann Peters in recognition of the contributions made in the advancement of the Health Center Policy agenda in Washington D.C.

2005 Counselor of the Year awarded to Janice Watson from the New Hampshire Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Association for her many years of devotion to quality alcohol and other drug treatment in New Hampshire.

2005 Sandra T Hicks Minority Health Champion Award was given to Paula Smith and Florentina Dinu for their outstanding leadership and devotion to minority health issues in New Hampshire. These were awarded by the New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition.

2004 KIDOS Award from New Hampshire Healthy Kids to Rossy Lopez, Patient Advocate, to recognize outstanding community-based efforts to identify and enroll children in the Healthy Kids programs.

2003 Outstanding Organizational and Leadership Service recognition was awarded to Paula Smith, Director of AHEC, by the Minority Health Coalition for her service to the New England Rural Health Table Conference.

2002 Re-accreditation with Commendation to Lamprey Health Care from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

2002 Leadership New Hampshire selected Paula Smith, Director of AHEC, as part of a select group to develop, challenge and honor in the prospect that they will provide leadership needed to address key issues of statewide significance.

2002 Champions of Diversity Award to Southern NH Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for its commitment to embracing diversity from NH Champions Diversity Committee.

2002 National Certified Diabetes Educator Award to Mary Jo Dudley, RN, CDE from the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

2002 Richard Lockhart Award to Associate Director Priscilla Shaw for outstanding community service from United Way of Greater Seacoast.

2001 Speaking on Women's Health Recognition Award given to Executive Director Ann H. Peters for her ongoing contribution towards women's health.

2001 National Health Service Corps presented former NHSC scholars Barbara Janeway, ARNP, Paul Friedrichs, MD and Karen Brainard, MD with a recognition award for their tenure and commitment.

2000 Preceptor of the Year Award to Rosemary Smith, ARNP from the Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center.

2000 Health Leadership Award to Mary Brewer, RN, Perinatal Coordinator from NH March of Dimes for contributions towards improving maternal and child health.

1999 Accreditation with Commendation to Lamprey Health Care from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

1999 National Board Chair Award to Ann Peters from National Association of Community Health Centers.

1999 Citizen of the Year Award to Priscilla Shaw from the Durham/Great Bay Rotary.

1997 Walter J. Dunfey Award for Excellence in Management to Lamprey Health Care from the Corporate Fund and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

1997 Citizen of the Year Award to Priscilla Shaw from Newmarket Business Association.

1995 Samuel U. Rodgers Achievement Award for an Outstanding Primary Care Physician to Sarah C. Oxnard, MD from National Association of Community Health Centers.

1995 Achievement Award for Innovative Research in Primary Care to Paul E. Friedrichs, MD from National Association of Community Health Centers.

1995 Douglas H. Eldridge Memorial Award To Rosemary Smith, former President of the Board for outstanding display of caring, involvement, commitment, friendship and leadership, from the Seacoast United Way.

1993 Business of the Year to Lamprey Health Care from Business NH Magazine.

1991 Outstanding Executive Director Award to Ann Peters from New England Community Health Center Association.

1984 Richard Lockhart Award to Sally Oxnard, MD from the Seacoast United Way.