NH DHHS

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against NH DHHS, DCYF by Harmony Montgomery’s mother

read more…: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against NH DHHS, DCYF by Harmony Montgomery’s mother

“We are going to hold the State of New Hampshire accountable for Harmony’s senseless and preventable death, shine a light on the systemic failures in her case to prevent future tragedies, give Harmony the voice that she never had, and get Harmony the justice that she so deeply deserves.  Too many vulnerable children are being injured and killed while under the watchful eye of the State, it has been happening for way too long, and something needs to be done to stop it – enough is enough.”

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.

Who will rescue the children? State cuts put NH kids in peril

read more…: Who will rescue the children? State cuts put NH kids in peril

How could New Hampshire consider eliminating CPSW positions just as we have finally come near to rebuilding the child protection system after it was devasted from cuts in the 2009-2011 state budget?  Those cuts led to children being unprotected in our state, caseloads of some 90 cases per CPSW, and the death of scores of NH’s children. 

Supplies shortage triggers new COVID-19 testing and patient management guidance

read more…: Supplies shortage triggers new COVID-19 testing and patient management guidance

Given the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other testing supplies, healthcare providers in New Hampshire must preserve the State’s existing inventory of these materials to care for patients who will develop severe COVID-19 illness, as well as exposed health care providers and exposed first responders.

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 use

Of 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.

Medical marijuana registration cards in the mail, says NH DHHS

read more…: Medical marijuana registration cards in the mail, says NH DHHS

Registry Identification Cards issued to qualifying patients and designated caregivers cannot be used to purchase therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire until the Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC) dispensary selected by the Qualifying Patient opens. The ATC dispensaries are expected to open in Spring 2016.

‘Ask the Question’ Campaign launches to better serve NH’s veterans, service members

read more…: ‘Ask the Question’ Campaign launches to better serve NH’s veterans, service members

The Ask the Question Campaign is dedicated to Lt. Col. Stephanie Riley, a former nurse with the NH Air National Guard and a strong advocate and leader for Ask the Question. Lt. Col. Riley died of lung cancer in December of last year, but her message and spirit continue to create positive change within our state.

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