Legionnaires’ disease symptoms are very similar to other types of pneumonia and can include cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches.
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.
New Hampshire is meeting many goals in serving the oral health needs of residents yet disparities continue to exist, according to a new report from the NH Department of Health and Human Services.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued a conditional registration certificate to Temescal Wellness to begin cultivating therapeutic cannabis at its cultivation center on Harvey Road in Manchester.
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.
While the Department continues to pursue a long-term location in Manchester, District Office staff will relocate to other DHHS offices temporarily. Read before you go for scheduled appointments, and note the meeting set for Sept. 8 is now set for Sept. 10.
Report says fewer infections reported at NH hospitals compared to national data.
The Department of Health And Human Services has announced that three applications have been approved for four alternative treatment centers in New Hampshire, aka cannabis dispensaries.
This year, more than 1,000 children will enter the New Hampshire foster care system. Currently, only 600 homes are licensed to provide care.
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.