Aug. 29: Virtual info session on forensic psychiatric hospital construction project at NH Hospital site

read more…: Aug. 29: Virtual info session on forensic psychiatric hospital construction project at NH Hospital site

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire Hospital have announced the date and time for an information session on the forensic psychiatric hospital being built adjacent to NH Hospital.

NH DHHS: Several ice cream products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

read more…: NH DHHS: Several ice cream products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Included in the recall – ice cream from Cumberland Farms, Jeni’s, Friendly’s, and Hershey’s products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Impacted products were distributed to stores in New Hampshire, including Target, Market Basket, Shaw’s, and Hannaford.

NH DHHS advises public of powdered baby formula recall

read more…: NH DHHS advises public of powdered baby formula recall

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is advising consumers that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled select Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic powder infant formula products due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. These products were distributed nationwide. Nutramigen liquid formula and other Enfamil products are not affected by this recall.

Executive Council approves $500K contract to support investigation of cancer rates in Merrimack

read more…: Executive Council approves $500K contract to support investigation of cancer rates in Merrimack

The New Hampshire Executive Council on Wednesday approved a $500,000 contract between the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Dartmouth College that will support an investigation into factors that may be impacting kidney cancer rates in Merrimack.

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

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

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.