Alex's Story

A very powerful 8 minute video that tells the story of an 18 year old boy from New Hampshire.  This is part of the Check the Stats Campaign, which aims to raise parent's awareness of alcohol and other drug misuse.

Watch Alex's Story:&n...

Substance Misue Prevention and Mental Health Promotion

What we know about health behaviors of high school-aged youth in our communities based on data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for the Winnipesaukee Public Health Region.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promote...

Multi-State Measles Outbreak

NH DHHS Health Alert
Multi-State Measles Outbreak, January 2015

Key Points and Recommendations:

There is currently a multi-state Measles outbreak occurring related to exposure at a Disneyland Resort Theme Park in California.Pr...

July 1, 2015 - NO hand held electronic communication devices while driving

What Does This Mean?No use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or data communication while driving or temporarily halted in traffic for a stop sign or traffic signal or other momentary delays
This includes cell phones, GPS, ...

ARE YOU READY?

Quit Smoking

LRGHealthcare offers a variety of classes and programs to help you along your journey to become SMOKE FREE.

One on One Education and Coaching - call (603) 527-7120 for more informationHolistic Smoking Ce...

Asthma Education Classess

Living Healthy With Asthma

LRGHealthcare is presenting Asthma Education Classes.  Topics of discussion will include:

Common asthma triggersUnderstanding the difference between control medications and rescue quick relief medicatio...

Influenza Season

Key Points and Recommendations:

1.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today a health advisory about treatment of patients confirmed or suspected of having Influenza virus infection; please see ...

NH Tobacco Helpline

Trained counselors are FREE for anyone in NH

The NH Tobacco Helpline can help you quit.  Try to stop!  You can contact the Helpline whether you are currently using ciparettes, chew, snus, cigars, or dip. 

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Free Emergency Alert Mobile App

Press Release January 5, 2015

NH Dept of Safety launches FREE Emergency Alert Mobile App

Anyone can download this app on their iPhone and Android cellphones which is available via links on www.ReadNH.gov.  It will alert you of s...

NH Alcohol and Drug Treatment Locator

Are you looking for alcohol or drug treatment?

To find treatment services visit:  www.nhtreatment.org

Treat is available.  Contact a provider in your area today.

Click here for a printable format of the flyer.

2014 Community Health Needs Assessment

During the period April through July, 2014, a Community Health Needs Assessment in the LRGHealthcare service area of NH was conducted by LRGHealthcare.  The purpose of the assessment was to identify community health concerns, priorities and o...

A Parents' Guide to Mobile Phones

Today's Mobile ecosystem means shared responsibility

While the overwhelming majority of young people are using their phones responsibly, it's natural for parents to worry about how their kids are using such powerful devices.  As wi...

CDC Health Adivsory

CDC Health Advisory Regarding the Potential for Circulation of Drifted Influenza A (H3N2) Viruses

CDC is reminding clinicians of the benefits of influenza antiviral medications and urging continued influenza vaccination of unvaccinated ...

FREE resources for material on Substance Abuse Prevention for Grades 7-12

 

If you are looking for material on substance abuse prevention education for Middle School and High School age youth – here are two great FREE resources:

 

MID...

Ebola Virus Disease

If you have questions about the Ebola Virus, the NH Dept of Health and Human Services has information that you may be looking for.

Use this link to connect to the website:  http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/ebola/index.htm

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Belknap County Overweight/Obese Rates have Declined

NH 2013-2014 Third Grade Health Smiles-Healthy Growth Survey

Great news for NH.  This report indicates that Belknap County:

Percent of overweight or obese rates changed from 41.7% (2008-2009) to 31.9% (2013-2014)Obesity rates cha...

LRPPH Annual Meeting, September 25th

Public Health Research (LRPPH) hosted their Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the Tilton Sports Center in Tilton.

Lisa Morris, Executive Director, welcomed everyone to this year's meeting.  Lisa also welcom...

NH State Health Improvement Plan 2013-2020

Charting a Course to Improve the Health of New Hampshire

NH State Health Improvement Plan (NH SHIP) provides provide support, guidance, and focus for public health activities throughout the state.  Ten priority areas have been identified.
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