Michelle Poirier Langille honored by Thrive

Concord Hospital is pleased to announce that SANE Program Coordinator Michelle Poirier Langille, BSN, RN, SANE-A, was awarded the Thrive Survivor Support Center Resilience Award. The award was given by Thrive, formerly the Crisis Center of Central NH, at their 2nd Annual Resilience Breakfast.

“This is a well-deserved honor for Michelle and her leadership of our SANE program,” said Jody Murphy, administrative director, acute and inpatient medical services. “Her dedication to assisting survivors and compassion in the face of trauma instills hope for victims during their darkest times. We could not be more proud of her unwavering commitment to her work and for the partnerships she has forged with organizations, like Thrive, who offer hope and support for sexual assault victims throughout the state.”

Poirier Langille joined Concord Hospital health system in 2012 as an emergency department (ED) psychiatric nurse where she became a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) in 2013, then later assumed the role of SANE program manager. She was elevated to her current role as ED nurse manager in 2022. Poirier Langille holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rivier University, and is a nationally certified sexual assault nurse examiner and intimate partner violence examiner from the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

Added Executive Director Jessica Vaughn-Martin, MSW, “For over ten years, Michelle has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault in Merrimack county. She also partnered with New Hampshire’s SANE program to provide training on forensic nursing both statewide and regionally. We are incredibly proud of our partnership with her and for the dedication and compassion she brings to her work!”

Concord Hospital is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit health system providing comprehensive acute-care services, primary and specialty care, and health and wellness programs. As one of three Level II Trauma Centers in New Hampshire, Concord Hospital is a regional health resource, offering comprehensive diagnostics, sophisticated treatment, and care for more than 50 medical specialties supported by the latest medical and information technology. Specialty services include the Cardiovascular Institute, Orthopaedic Institute, Payson Center for Cancer Care, Urologic Institute, and Women’s Health Services.