Weekly Covid Roundup: Nursing shortage causing strain as cases continue to drop
Number of new cases fell 42 percent from a week ago
Author: Johnny Bassett-Granite State News Collaborative
Weekly Covid Roundup: Numbers continue to drop in New Hampshire
Hospitalizations see big drop, new cases fall 42 percent from a week earlier
NH Covid roundup: Cases, hospitalizations down for second straight week
Average daily new cases in fall 36 percent from a week earlier
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Covid roundup: Cases decrease, hospitalizations hold steady
But ‘we don't believe we're seeing a drop-off in the circulation of Covid’
New Hampshire Covid-19 numbers again hit all-time highs
Cases surge across the state as Omicron takes hold
Covid report: Cases increase in NH, hospitalizations remain steady over week
Infections rise by 41 percent during period as positivity rate rises too
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(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire
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ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care
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(Opinion) Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
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Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
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Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
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The essential role of a health plan in New Hampshire
When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated health care system. But for many, that is exactly what they face. Complex benefits, rising out-of-pocket costs and uncertainty about where to turn can add stress to already difficult moments.
