Fecal Bacteria Advisories At 2 NH Parks; 5 Under Cyanobacteria Watches

According to the Department of Environmental Services, most ponds, lakes, and beaches in New Hampshire are safe to enjoy this weekend.

6 Controlled Substance Clinics Unexpectedly Close In NH, Vermont

NH DHHS: New England Medicine and Counseling Associates’ “unexpected closure” may lead to ERs having patients with withdrawal symptoms.

​'No Safe Experience': NH Officials Stress Fentanyl Awareness Tuesday

In 2023, nearly 85% of the 430 fatal overdoses were from substances where fentanyl was present; the awareness effort runs through the fall.

Don’t Swim Or Fall In A River, Lake: Cold Water May Cause Hypothermia

Forecasters warn Granite Staters and visitors enjoying the nice weather to be careful around water bodies due to frigid temperatures.

NH Health Department Issues Listeria, Salmonella Food Recalls

Fratelli Beretta USA ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, as have salad kits and wraps at Shaw’s, Hannaford, and Costco stores.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In NH

JN.1, which emerged in August, represents more than 21 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the United States.

Investigation Into Elevated Kidney Cancer Rates In Merrimack

Data shows an unusually high rate of kidney cancer among Merrimack residents between 2009 and 2018.

Mysterious Dog Illness Reaches New Hampshire, Raises Questions About Kennels For The Holidays

The illness is marked by persistent coughing, difficulty breathing, and nasal or eye discharge.

Franklin Standoff Leads To Officer-Involved Shooting, 2-Alarm Fire

Update: A man was killed during a standoff with New Hampshire State Police on West Bow Street; the house he was barricaded in burned later.

Children's Fruit Puree Snacks Recalled Over Fears About Lead

WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches may contain elevated levels of lead, New Hampshire health officials said Tuesday.

9 New Hampshire Beaches, Water Bodies Have Fecal, Cyanobacteria Alerts

The environmental services department has active advisories, alerts, and warnings for both harmful algal bloom and fecal bacteria.

More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug; CDC Probe Continues

The parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis is typically spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces.

NH Ponds Have Active Fecal, Cyanobacteria Bacteria Advisories: Update

Warnings, alerts, and advisories have been placed on several beaches and waterbodies in New Hampshire. Here’s this weekend’s update.

NH Ponds, Beaches Have Active Fecal, Cyanobacteria Bacteria Advisories

Beaches on the Seacoast; water bodies in Bedford, Deering, Hollis, Hudson, Kingston, Salisbury, and other towns have water safety warnings.

BelVita Products Sold In NH Recalled; May Contain Peanut Allergen

The products were sold at Walmart stores nationwide, including in New Hampshire, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

New Hampshire Hospitals Take A Nose Dive In Leapfrog Rankings

Granite State hospitals moved from No. 1 to No. 16 in “A” hospitals, with only four earning the top rating.

Xylazine Threat In NH: Feds Issue Warning Over Fentanyl Mixture

State and federal officials warn about the sharp increase in fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a veterinary sedative, also known as “Tranq.”

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate: See NH Data

A drug-resistant, potentially deadly fungus has been spreading at a troubling rate in U.S. healthcare facilities.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis On The Rise: What To Know In New Hampshire

The Granite State saw a 371.5 percent rise in babesiosis, a deadly tick-borne disease, between 2011 and 2019, a CDC report says.

Concord Hospital Trust Awarded $6K For 'What's Up Doc?' Lecture Series

The Timothy & Abigail B. Walker Lecture Fund made a contribution to support the monthly presentations.

Registration Now Open For Concord Hospital’s Rock ‘N Race Run-Walk

The 21st annual event will be held May 18; proceeds from the 5K will go to the Payson Center for Cancer Care HOPE Resource Center.

Flu Arrives Early, Off To Worrisome Start: The Situation In NH

Federal health officials are worried hospitals in the Granite State, and other states will be overwhelmed by a “tripledemic” of flu.

Dartmouth Health Nurses Awarded For Excellence, Leadership

Honors were given at the New Hampshire Nurses Association annual meeting Oct. 20.

Polio In The U.S.: What New Hampshire Residents Need To Know

In the Granite State, about 90.8 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against the poliovirus.

Concord Hospital Updates Coronavirus Screening Processes Friday

Face coverings will still be required, but signage and questioning will change for patients, visitors, and others at the city’s campus.

These New Hampshire Hospitals Are The State’s Best: U.S. News

Dartmouth-Hitchcock was named the top hospital in the state, followed by Concord Hospital and CMC; other facilities receive high rankings.

COVID's New BA.5 Strain In NH: What To Know

What are the risks? How should I protect myself and my family? Should I get a booster now or wait until fall? Here's a guide to BA.5.

First ‘Probable’ Case Of Monkeypox ID’d In New Hampshire: Health Dept.

The NH Department of Health and Human Services: The case was found in Rockingham County; the general public has a “low risk of exposure.”

Elderly RI Hiker Assisted Off New Hampshire’s Kilkenny Ridge Trail

John Driscoll, 65, of East Providence, Rhode Island, was hiking with another person when he injured his leg on Saturday.

Red Lentil Dal Recalled At NH Whole Foods For Listeria Contamination

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions and diarrhea.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In New Hampshire

People 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in New Hampshire may get a second COVID-19 booster shot.

Federal Reimbursement Ends At NH COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Sites

People in New Hampshire who haven’t received their COVID-19 vaccine should do so before April 5, the last day it's paid for federally.

NH Kids Under 6 Could Soon Get Moderna COVID Vaccinations

Health experts say young children are part of the COVID-19 chain and transmission, and getting shots in their arms will reduce transmission.

Recall For Pancake Mix Sold At NH Walmart Stores

Fragments of a cable used to clear the processing line were found in a "limited amount" of product.

Some NH Residents May Soon Get 2nd COVID-19 Booster

Pfizer-BioNTech said the request for FDA authorization of a second booster is based on “real-world” data from studies in Israel.

New Hampshire Residents Can Order Four More Free COVID-19 Tests

Every household in New Hampshire can order a second set of free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal government.

When COVID-19 Lingers: The Long Road To Recovery Stretches On For Many

From Concord to Exeter to Marlborough, Granite Staters are dealing with the long-term effects of infection.

Survey: How Has COVID-19 Affected NH Residents 2 Years In?

How has COVID-19 changed your life? What losses did you endure, and how are you coping with hardships? Patch launched a survey to find out.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Concord Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Merrimack County and across NH.

Kids Under 5 May Soon Be Able To Receive COVID Vaccinations In NH

Some children younger than five could receive their coronavirus vaccinations by the end of February if approved by the FDA.