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Voluntary Recall for One Lot of Beech-Nut Rice Cereal
June 9, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is informing consumers that Beech-Nut Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal due to samples that tested above the FDA guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic.
June 9, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is informing consumers that Beech-Nut Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal due to samples that tested above the FDA guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic.
Adult Psychiatric Bed Waiting List Reaches Zero
June 7, 2021 - Governor Chris Sununu and Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette announced that on Monday, June 7th, there were no adults in hospital emergency departments waiting for inpatient psychiatric treatment – for the first time since the COVID19 pandemic began.
June 7, 2021 - Governor Chris Sununu and Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette announced that on Monday, June 7th, there were no adults in hospital emergency departments waiting for inpatient psychiatric treatment – for the first time since the COVID19 pandemic began.
WIC Recipients in NH Will Receive Enhanced Benefits to Buy Fruits and Vegetables this Summer
June 4, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services is pleased to announce that families participating in the NH Women, Infants and Children program will see a temporary increase in benefits for purchasing fruits and vegetables during summer months.
June 4, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services is pleased to announce that families participating in the NH Women, Infants and Children program will see a temporary increase in benefits for purchasing fruits and vegetables during summer months.
Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Population
May 17, 2021 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), has partnered with Elliot Health System to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic specifically for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families and/or caregivers.
May 17, 2021 - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), has partnered with Elliot Health System to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic specifically for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families and/or caregivers.
DHHS Issues Warning of Fraudulent Food Inspectors
May 14, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services , Food Protection Section is advising restaurant owners and operators to be on the alert for callers misrepresenting themselves as New Hampshire food inspectors.
May 14, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Public Health Services , Food Protection Section is advising restaurant owners and operators to be on the alert for callers misrepresenting themselves as New Hampshire food inspectors.
NH DHHS Issues Certificate to Temescal Wellness to Open Therapeutic Cannabis Dispensary in Keene
April 16, 2021 - DHHS has issued a registration certificate allowing Temescal Wellness to begin operations at its new therapeutic cannabis dispensary location in Keene, NH. Temescal Wellness expects the Keene dispensary will open to qualifying patients and designated caregivers on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
April 16, 2021 - DHHS has issued a registration certificate allowing Temescal Wellness to begin operations at its new therapeutic cannabis dispensary location in Keene, NH. Temescal Wellness expects the Keene dispensary will open to qualifying patients and designated caregivers on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
NH DHHS Issues Certificate to Prime ATC to Open Therapeutic Cannabis Dispensary in Chichester
April 8, 2021 - DHHS has issued a registration certificate allowing Prime Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC) of NH to begin operations at its new therapeutic cannabis dispensary location in Chichester, NH. Prime ATC expects the Chichester dispensary will open to qualifying patients and designated caregivers on Friday, April 9, 2021.
April 8, 2021 - DHHS has issued a registration certificate allowing Prime Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC) of NH to begin operations at its new therapeutic cannabis dispensary location in Chichester, NH. Prime ATC expects the Chichester dispensary will open to qualifying patients and designated caregivers on Friday, April 9, 2021.
NH DHHS Announces Potential Community Exposures Connected to Multiple Cases of COVID-19 at a College in Warner
April 6, 2021 - DHHS has identified potential community exposures related to an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with events that were open to the public at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts, located at 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278. DHHS has identified at least 16 cases associated with the outbreak.
April 6, 2021 - DHHS has identified potential community exposures related to an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with events that were open to the public at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts, located at 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278. DHHS has identified at least 16 cases associated with the outbreak.
NH DHHS and NHES Complete Economic Analysis of Benefits Cliff Effect in New Hampshire
March 23, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Economic and Housing Stability and New Hampshire Employment Security announce the completion of an economic analysis that will provide a framework for reducing the impact of the benefits Cliff Effect on New Hampshire families. The Cliff Effect occurs when new or increased wages lead to an immediate loss or reduction of public assistance, but the increased income does not fully compensate for the loss of these benefits.
March 23, 2021 - The DHHS Division of Economic and Housing Stability and New Hampshire Employment Security announce the completion of an economic analysis that will provide a framework for reducing the impact of the benefits Cliff Effect on New Hampshire families. The Cliff Effect occurs when new or increased wages lead to an immediate loss or reduction of public assistance, but the increased income does not fully compensate for the loss of these benefits.
NH DHHS Announces Potential Community Exposures Connected to Positive Cases of COVID-19 at Hampton Wrestling Tournament
March 15, 2021 - DHHS has identified potential community exposures related to multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the King of the Mat Wrestling Tournament, held on Saturday, March 6, at the RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, NH.
March 15, 2021 - DHHS has identified potential community exposures related to multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the King of the Mat Wrestling Tournament, held on Saturday, March 6, at the RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, NH.
