14 Cases Of Monkeypox In N.H., 327 Doses Of Vaccine, Dartmouth Health Opens Hotline

Department of Health and Human Services: The Centers for Disease Control has allocated monkeypox vaccine based on number of cases.

Free YMCA Yoga Classes at Greeley Park in Nashua

Held every Monday from July 11 through August 15, 6pm to 6:45pm

Shortage Of Health Care Workers Persists — But Now There's A Plan To Address The Problem

Two years in the making, Giving Care: A Strategic Plan to Expand and Support New Hampshire’s Health Care Workforce was recently released.

Dartmouth Health Offers Advice On Talking To Children About Tragic Events

A pediatric psychologist at Dartmouth Health Children’s offers tips to parents when speaking with kids.

NH DHHS Announces Transition To Weekly COVID-19 Press Releases

New Hampshire's coronavirus dashboards will continue to publish data daily; some data categorizations will also change.

The Safest Hospitals In New Hampshire: New Rankings Released

Out of the New Hampshire hospital rankings, one of the two hospitals in Nashua received a "B," while the other received a "D."

AG: LRGHealthcare Trustees Made 'Misjudgments'

Lakes Region General Hospital and the LRGHealthcare did not breach its fiduciary duties.

Which COVID-19 Stats Are Right – The State's Or NH Hospital Association's?

NH Hospital Association statistics on COVID-19 are very different from what the state Department of Health and Human Services.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In NH

As the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, New Hampshire is easing guidelines and seeing improving case numbers.

Bill To Help Retain, Recruit Health Care Workers With Pay Boost Heard In Senate

If approved, full-time workers in the health care industry would get $300 more per week while $150 a week would go to part-time workers.

Travel Nurses Have Been Essential During The Pandemic – But At A Cost

Hospital leaders expect demand to continue even as they try to retain burned-out staff with bonus pay and other incentives.

'Sick Of Waiting': New Report Documents Barriers To Medicaid

Common barriers include no internet connection or lack of clarity on which documents to submit.

PPNNE To Receive $500K Federal Dire Need Grant To Support Family Planning

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant to Planned Parenthood.

Physicians: How Did We Get Here With COVID-19?

In this op-ed, two Democrats say the governor labeled their concerns as “silly and partisan.” Now, case counts are hitting record highs.

NH Governor Deploys 100 More National Guardsmen To Help Nursing Homes, Hospitals

COVID-19 Update: NH will adopt CDC's 5-day quarantine recommendation; "booster blitz info; fixed sites still open; in-home tests available.

‘The Word Is Heartbreaking': As COVID Patients Fill Hospitals, Others Are Turned Away

Doctors and nurses caring for an overwhelming number of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients during a pandemic describe two kinds of emotional ...

Health Officials Peppered With Questions About CDC Quarantine Changes

School and child-care providers peppered top officials with questions — saying the changes make the jobs harder.

First Child Death Related To COVID-19 Reported In New Hampshire

After a death certificate was finalized, New Hampshire health officials say the 1st child to have died from COVID-19 happened in September.

Two Physician Lawmakers Call For Faster Action To Fight COVID-19 Surge

A Seacoast Democrat and former Republican complain Gov. Chris Sununu is not doing enough; the governor's press office offers an action list.

Podcast: NH Health Care President Talks Omicron, Stresses COVID-19 Surge At Hospitals

Roger Wood interviews Dr. Greg Baxter, the president Of Elliot Health, about everything New Hampshire's health care industry is facing.

NH Officials Discuss Omicron With Health Care Workers As New Variant Hits U.S.

State epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan told health care workers that Omicron has not been detected in New Hampshire.

NH Health Officials Promote Dec. 11 'Operation Booster Blitz' Effort

Appointments are being accepted for 15 community-based COVID-19 booster shot sites in the wake of a coronavirus surge in New Hampshire.

Governor Orders Help For Hospitals; Criticized For Vaccine Effort

Even with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since pandemic began, Sununu is not considering a mask mandate.

Covid Conversations: Dr. Christine Arsnow On Vaccinations For Kids

Nancy West and Beverly Stoddart interview Dr. Arsnow: Information, first-hand from the experts to keep you and your family safe.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In New Hampshire

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

New NH Hospital Safety Ratings: 4 Get 'A' Grade, 3 Get 'D'

Safety grades by the nonprofit health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in New Hampshire responded to the pandemic.

State: Vaccine Breakthrough Data Unavailable Until Case Backlog Addressed

NH DHHS spokesman: "We’re working through the backlog and expect to have the data up to date early next week."

NH Hospitals Facing Shortage Of Open Beds, Staff; Add Vax Requirements

At New Hampshire hospitals, staffing levels become worrisome; elective surgeries postponed; the challenges are "real," officials say.

Here's How Many NH COVID Hospitalizations Are Among Unvaccinated

A minority of coronavirus cases and deaths in New Hampshire have been among the vaccinated — even though most residents are vaccinated.

24 Fully Vaccinated People In NH Died From COVID-19 As Surge Goes On

In the last 2 weeks, the number of "breakthrough" case deaths in New Hampshire more than doubled when compared to the previous eight months.

Opposition To Merger At Indian Stream Voiced At Hearing

Speakers at a public hearing expressed a range of reactions, from doubt to outright opposition to the move.

Public Hearing Set On Indian Stream Merger

The center's merger with Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital will be the subject of a public hearing at Colebrook Academy on Tuesday.

CDC: COVID-19 Booster Shots Coming 8 Months After Second Dose Starting Sept. 20

Booster shots for all Americans should be available the week of September 20 and starting 8 months after an individual’s second dose.

Wildfire Induced Haze From Out West Impacts Public Health In NH

Recent wildfires in the western U.S. were a visual reminder that New Hampshire is anecdotally referred to as the “tailpipe” of the country.

State Considering Health Center Merger In North Country

The proposed merger of Indian Stream Health Center and Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital is now before the Charitable Trust Unit.

As Health Care Workforce Shortage Persists, Employers Boost Incentives

It's a good time to be looking for a job in health care.

Community Mental Health Centers On The Precipice Of A 'Transformational' Moment

The 10 contracts total $52.4M; some centers would get 50% more than what they get now from the Department of Health and Human Services.

In Long-Term Care Settings, Reliable Statistics On Staff Vaccinations Elusive

Statistics make plain why vaccinating long-term care health workers is critical.

How New Hampshire Residents Can Reduce Their Lyme Disease Risk

In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on preventing tick bites and identifying signs of Lyme disease.

Onions Recalled In New Hampshire Due To Salmonella Risk

A salmonella outbreak linked to onions and products containing onions recently expanded to 43 states after hundreds reportedly fell ill.