Manchester Health Department

Heat Advisory in effect through Monday – stay hydrated, check on elderly neighbors – you know the drill

Saturday, July 18, 2020 Manchester Health Department 0

It’s a heat wave – stay cool, limit your sun time, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, check on your elderly friends and neighbors. READ MORE

City of Manchester Health Department: Weekly water sample results for July 6

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Manchester Health Department 0

Water samples taken this week at the Merrimack River/Fisher Cats ramp showed elevated levels of E.coli. READ MORE

Manchester EOC asks residents to prepare for early season heat in the midst of COVID19

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Manchester Health Department 0

The National Weather Service is forecasting an extended period of warm temperatures and increasing humidity beginning Wednesday, May 27 through Friday May 29. As this is the first extended warm period of the season, it is important to review best practices as it pertains to heat safety. These conditions may pose a health danger to the public, especially young children and elderly adults. Please pay special attention to the following information. READ MORE

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in Manchester Mosquito batches

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Manchester Health Department 0

There have been no EEE infections identified yet this season in humans or animals. EEE-positive mosquito batches have been detected in Pelham, which were collected on August 1. READ MORE

Manchester mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Manchester Health Department 0

Finding WNV in the community is not unexpected, but it is early in the season and a good time to remind residents to be vigilant in eliminating mosquito breeding areas. READ MORE

Check out ‘My Manchester,’ Health Department’s new site, available in any language

Thursday, September 7, 2017 Manchester Health Department 0

This is a one-stop site for Greater Manchester residents and community partners who want a better life for themselves and their children. Neighborhood-based connections and information, and it can be accessed in any language.

West Nile Virus found in Manchester mosquitoes

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Manchester Health Department 0

The Manchester Health Department announced Tuesday that two batches of mosquitoes collected in Manchester on July 31, 2017, and August 1, 2017, have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). READ MORE

Heroin: It’s come to this – public health memo regarding discarded needles in public spaces

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Manchester Health Department 0

‘A needle stick has the potential to spread blood borne diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV. The safety of our children is our top priority. ‘ READ MORE