Legionnaire’s disease outbreak associated with Hampton
read more…: Legionnaire’s disease outbreak associated with HamptonHealth officials are investigating the source of the outbreak.
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Additional $22.9M funding for State Opioid Response Grant announced
read more…: Additional $22.9M funding for State Opioid Response Grant announcedThe additional $22.9 million for the next fiscal year will allow the state to fund many of the needs identified by providers, families and other stakeholders to an even greater extent than planned.
Report: NH’s child welfare system needs more mental health, substance abuse and prevention services
read more…: Report: NH’s child welfare system needs more mental health, substance abuse and prevention servicesPriority recommendations include adopting and expanding the principles of system of care that are currently in place; strengthening DCYF’s partnership with the Bureau for Children’s Behavioral Health; contracting with Medicaid managed care organizations to create and support a continuum of community-based services for youth with complex needs; ensuring adequate staffing; and leveraging federal funding available through the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018.
NH Immunization Program receives national recognition
read more…: NH Immunization Program receives national recognitionThe New Hampshire Immunization Program was recently honored with five awards for excellence in immunization to at the 48th annual National Immunization Conference, held recently in Atlanta, GA.
NHRecoveryHub.com: Centralized online resource for peer recovery support services
read more…: NHRecoveryHub.com: Centralized online resource for peer recovery support servicesThe NH Recovery Hub is a vital source of information about recovery and recovery support services available in local communities.
Alert: NH at ‘high risk’ of uncontrolled HIV, Hepatitis C transmission due to IV drug use
read more…: Alert: NH at ‘high risk’ of uncontrolled HIV, Hepatitis C transmission due to IV drug useOf recent concern, NH DPHS has been investigating a report of a homeless individual in Manchester who shares injection drug equipment, and has been diagnosed with acute HIV infection with a very high HIV viral load, which increases risk of transmission.
NH DHHS: NH elevated cancer rate linked to arsenic in well water
read more…: NH DHHS: NH elevated cancer rate linked to arsenic in well waterArsenic is commonly found in private wells in our state and exposure contributes to a host of health issues including bladder cancer,” said State Cancer Director Whitney Hammond.
Fostering change: Do you have what it takes to be a foster parent?
read more…: Fostering change: Do you have what it takes to be a foster parent?The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) will host an informational session for prospective foster and adoptive families at the Steeplegate Mall in Concord on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DHHS seeks info about rabid cat dumped at Bedford animal shelter
read more…: DHHS seeks info about rabid cat dumped at Bedford animal shelterThe New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is requesting that anyone with knowledge about a cat identified with rabies that was recently left at the Animal Rescue League of NH to immediately call (603) 271-4496.
Boost for Safe Station from $333K grant for addiction, mental health services
read more…: Boost for Safe Station from $333K grant for addiction, mental health servicesThe department expects the funding will allow RAPs programs to enter into formal evaluation and treatment agreements with 40 additional providers.
DHHS seeks federal waiver and public comment on expanding substance use disorder services
read more…: DHHS seeks federal waiver and public comment on expanding substance use disorder servicesAs part of the process, the DHHS is soliciting public comment. A 30-day public comment period has begun and will continue through March 30, 2018. All comments must be received by 12 p.m. EST on March 30. DHHS will host two public hearings during the public comment period, including March 6 in Manchester.
NH DHHS announces new DCYF director
read more…: NH DHHS announces new DCYF directorJoseph Ribsam will focus on strengthening the NH DCYF’s workforce, practice, programs and policies to create a clear focus on safety for DCYF staff, children, youth, families.