New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs
The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.
Author: Olivia Richardson -NH Public Radio
Report: NH’s caregivers need support
A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.
Health providers told to prepare for ICE encounters
New Hampshire public health and immigration advocates are raising concerns about the potential ripple effects of new federal policies allowing immigration enforcement officers to enter hospitals, clinics, and other medical establishments
Retirement age for NH judges will remain 70, after ballot question narrowly fails
The mandatory retirement age for NH judges will remain 70 years old, after a constitutional amendment on the ballot in this month's election narrowly failed to gain enough support
Should NH judges retire at 70 or 75? Some aren’t sure that’s the right question
Supporters of the proposed amendment in New Hampshire say the increase in age could allow judges that want to serve continue to hold their positions
Newfields family farm and town sued by neighbors over agritourism events
After roughly 10 years of allegations, complaints and town meetings, a farm in Newfields is being sued by neighbors over the legality of the public events they host on their land.
New Hampshire’s still an expensive rental market. A new law aims to prevent extra fees from adding up.
New law requires landlords to provide justification for any fees they charge beyond the price of rent and security deposit, with requirement to return excess costs without documentation back to tenant
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election
Charges dropped against Dartmouth journalists arrested while covering protests
Prosecutors are declining to press ahead on criminal trespassing charges against two student journalists who were arrested during Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth College earlier this month
Police break up Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth, UNH
90 people were arrested at the Dartmouth protest for multiple offenses including criminal trespass and resisting arrest
Judge to decide whether Gurley Flynn historic marker lawsuit will move forward
A Merrimack County Superior Court judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether a legal case challenging the state’s removal of a historic plaque marking the birthplace of a 20th century American labor leader should move forward. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a labor activist from Concord, who also led the U.S. Communist Party. A marker commemorating her life was removed from a downtown street corner last year following criticism from Gov. Chris Sununu and two Republican executive councilors.
DHHS: 13K college students are homeless
A rise in homelessness and food insecurity affects college students burdened with high tuition costs
Partnership aims to support Indonesian students in NH
Great Bay Community College to help citizens gain new skills and career opportunities
New federal prosecutors to focus on civil rights, domestic terrorism in NH
‘There are a number of communities that told us that they had genuine concerns and fears for their safety’
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(Opinion) Putting brain health in focus as we age
HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…
CMS approves budget for GO-NORTH, the state’s federally funded rural health program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for a large tranche of federal money that will go toward rural health initiatives, state officials announced Thursday.
Choosing the right place for care can save time, stress and money
Many people have experienced it: an unexpected illness or injury disrupts the day, or routine bloodwork gets pushed further down the to-do list.
Benchmark at Rye completes expansion
Benchmark at Rye, an assisted living and mind and memory care community, opened a new 60,000-square-foot addition at its Route 1 campus, welcoming its first residents on May 1.
New mental health clinic opening in Keene
An addiction recovery service provider plans to open its first inpatient mental health clinic next month in the Elm City.
Dartmouth Health to fund positions at Vt. health clinic
In the past four years, Good Neighbor Health Clinic has seen its weekly patient volume triple and more new patients with increasingly complex conditions seeking care.
Expanding access to mental health care in New Hampshire
Demand for behavioral health care services continues to rise across New Hampshire and the nation, impacting families, employers, health care providers, and communities alike.
Delta Dental program helps veterans who need dental care
Tom Raffio is used to people calling him when they have a toothache. That means another veteran has heard about a Northeast Delta Dental program that provides free dental care for those who have served.
(Opinion) A chance to enhance mental health awareness
This Mental Health Awareness Month, which we can’t just celebrate; we need to protect Medicaid
