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NH DHHS Continues Working with Healthcare Providers, Emergency Responders to Prepare for Potential Coronavirus Activity
February 26, 2020 - No New Hampshire residents have tested positive for COVID 19. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to prepare for potential community spread of the new coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 in New Hampshire. There are also steps New Hampshire residents can take now to protect themselves.
February 26, 2020 - No New Hampshire residents have tested positive for COVID 19. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to prepare for potential community spread of the new coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 in New Hampshire. There are also steps New Hampshire residents can take now to protect themselves.
Heart Disease Was the Leading Cause of Death in NH in 2018, Surpassing Cancer for the First Time in a Decade
February 24, 2020 - More than 2,600 New Hampshire residents died from heart disease in 2018, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), making it the leading cause of death in New Hampshire. That marks the first time in over a decade that heart disease surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death.
February 24, 2020 - More than 2,600 New Hampshire residents died from heart disease in 2018, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), making it the leading cause of death in New Hampshire. That marks the first time in over a decade that heart disease surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death.
New Medicaid to Schools Rule Works for Students and School Districts
February 21, 2020 - Today, the New Hampshire Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) voted unanimously to approve He-W 589, the new Medicaid to School rule put forward by the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The new rule will ensure schoolchildren and school districts throughout the State realize the benefits of the Medicaid to Schools program.
February 21, 2020 - Today, the New Hampshire Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) voted unanimously to approve He-W 589, the new Medicaid to School rule put forward by the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The new rule will ensure schoolchildren and school districts throughout the State realize the benefits of the Medicaid to Schools program.
NH DHHS Statements in Response to the Office of the Child Advocate’s Annual Report
February 14, 2020 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued the statements from DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette and Joe Ribsam, Director of the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), in response to the annual report issued today by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA).
February 14, 2020 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued the statements from DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette and Joe Ribsam, Director of the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), in response to the annual report issued today by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA).
Record Number of Clients Entered a Doorway in January for Help with a Substance Use Disorder
February 14, 2020 - Last month, the Doorway-NH set a record and served more than 1,000 New Hampshire residents seeking help with a substance use disorder (SUD), the highest monthly total of clients served since the launch of the Doorways system in January 2019.
February 14, 2020 - Last month, the Doorway-NH set a record and served more than 1,000 New Hampshire residents seeking help with a substance use disorder (SUD), the highest monthly total of clients served since the launch of the Doorways system in January 2019.
Heather Moquin Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of New Hampshire Hospital
February 3, 2020 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that Heather Moquin, RN, BS, NHA, has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Hampshire Hospital. Ms. Moquin, who served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at New Hampshire Hospital, succeeds new DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette as CEO.
February 3, 2020 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that Heather Moquin, RN, BS, NHA, has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Hampshire Hospital. Ms. Moquin, who served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at New Hampshire Hospital, succeeds new DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette as CEO.
NH DHHS Recommends Recent Travelers from China to Stay Home and Monitor for Illness to Prevent Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
February 1, 2020 - The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is asking all travelers from China who have arrived within the last 14 days to stay home and monitor for signs and symptoms of 2019 novel coronavirus infection.
February 1, 2020 - The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is asking all travelers from China who have arrived within the last 14 days to stay home and monitor for signs and symptoms of 2019 novel coronavirus infection.
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