NH: Health
NH Dems counter claim abortion ‘no longer a big factor’ in election
Former President Donald Trump claims abortion will be "a very small issue" for voters this November but New Hampshire Democrats disagree. Two years …
NH backs 988 mental health hotline with local resources
Two years since activation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new report found New Hampshire could improve resources for the mental health …
Report: Marriage equality strengthened families but many worry for future
Twenty years after the first state permitted marriage equality, a majority of same-sex married couples said it had a profound positive effect on …
NH leads in child well-being but chronic absence rates lower test scores
New Hampshire ranks first in the nation for overall child well-being but trauma and pandemic-related learning loss continue to impact students…
NH senior health ranks high, community health workers may improve it
A new report ranked New Hampshire as the fourth-healthiest state in the nation for seniors but a lack of home health workers and high-speed internet a…
After NH Hospital shooting, bipartisan bill aims to prevent repeat tragedy
The New Hampshire Senate will vote this week on a bipartisan gun violence prevention bill prompted by last year's deadly shooting at New Hampshire Hos…
NH healthcare worker shortage leaves Alzheimer’s patients few options
A health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is leaving Alzheimer's patients and their families with few options for treatment. Patients facing …
Vaccine rates drop as health misinformation spreads via social media
Public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline in vaccination rates. Surveys show …
NH health care system impacted by barriers to voting
Voting is not only good for democracy - it's also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
NH gun-safety advocates advise services, bipartisan laws after deadly shootings
Gun-safety advocates in New Hampshire are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to back policies proven to reduce gun violence following a series of deadly …
Younger women in NH learn about risks for breast cancer
Health advocates in New Hampshire want to ensure younger women know the potential risk factors for breast cancer, the second most commoncancer among …
Annual walk builds support, awareness of suicide prevention
New Hampshire's largest mental health awareness event takes place this weekend and organizers said it is a chance to remind lawmakers mental health ca…