Articles by NH Department of Health and Human Services

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State has $3.5M in grant funding for NH childcare centers to boost worker recruitment and retention

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Expenses eligible for reimbursement can include those related to a facility’s physical space, such as long-term mortgage or lease payments; building maintenance, repairs, or renovations; and the creation or expansion of outdoor spaces. Programs and services necessary to operate the childcare business may also be reimbursable under the grant, including payroll or bookkeeping software, training and support services, or materials for play and learning. READ MORE

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Recall of lēf Farms ‘Spice’ packaged Salad Greens sold locally due to E.coli

Friday, May 5, 2023 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The recall was initiated after a sample tested by the DHHS Public Health Laboratory tested positive for E. coli O157. No illnesses have been reported to date. lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retailers include Hannaford and Market Basket.  DHHS and the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture Markets and Food are working collaboratively with the company to determine the root cause of the contamination. READ MORE

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New service model: NH DHHS to use $1M behavior health grant to expand capacity and improve services

Saturday, March 18, 2023 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

DHHS will use the funding to plan for a new, more integrated approach to community-based services in New Hampshire—called the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model—that has been associated with numerous positive outcomes in other states, including reduced emergency department visits and hospital readmissions. READ MORE