NH Department of Health and Human Services

Measles case in Keene prompts warning from NH DHHS

Sunday, May 19, 2019 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The incubation period for measles from the time of exposure is 7 to 21 days, typically 2 weeks. Symptoms of measles infection usually begin with high fever, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis several days prior to developing a body rash. READ MORE

Senior volunteers to be honored at 2019 Joseph D. Vaughan Awards

Friday, May 3, 2019 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), along with Governor Christopher T. Sununu, the State Committee on Aging (SCOA), and EngAGING NH, will honor outstanding senior volunteers at the Joseph D. Vaughan Awards, to be held at the State House in Concord on Monday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. READ MORE

State health department: Rise in Hepatitis A diagnoses ‘concerning’

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Since November 2018, 79 people have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, compared to an average of 6 – 7 people annually in recent years READ MORE

NH in early stages of Hepatitis A outbreak

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Over the past three months, 13 new cases have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis A infections, including 7 in January, compared to an average of 6 – 7 people annually (range of 1-10 cases annually) over the past five years. READ MORE

DHHS issuing February food stamps 2 weeks early

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 NH Department of Health and Human Services 2

The early availability is not an additional benefit, and beneficiaries are encouraged to plan their purchases carefully. READ MORE

‘The Doorway-NH’ forum set to explain new hub-and-spoke services for addiction

Sunday, December 30, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Manchester forum scheduled for Jan.14 at the city health department. READ MORE

Nov. 30 public listening session in Manchester for State Plan on Aging

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

There will be a listening session on Thursday, November 30 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. at the Manchester City Library auditorium. READ MORE

Weigh in: NH DHHS to release draft of 10-year mental health plan for public comment

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The draft of the Ten-Year Mental Health Plan will now be released and posted on the DHHS website on Monday, November 13 READ MORE

$1.85M CDC grant aimed at improving dental health of Granite State residents

Monday, October 22, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced a five-year, $1.85 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will help the Granite State improve and sustain oral health. READ MORE

Open House: Tour the new 36-bed teen addiction treatment center at Sununu Center

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

“In addition to the federal State Opioid Response funding that will serve new and expectant mothers as well as children and families involved with the child welfare system, the SUD treatment facility in Manchester is the first of its kind in New Hampshire to specifically focus on serving youths with a substance use disorder.” READ MORE