Extreme heat is forecast across New Hampshire. Learn how to stay safe with the NHPHA Beat the Heat Toolkit, featuring free resources for individuals, families, employers, and communities.

Scabies is a skin infestation caused by microscopic mites. It spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, which makes shared living environments more vulnerable.

Lyme disease isn't the only tickborne illness affecting New Hampshire. Learn about the risks, symptoms, prevention strategies, and why public health officials are paying close attention to ticks this summer.

Public health begins long before a hospital visit. Learn how housing, food, air quality, and community partnerships help prevent infections in New Hampshire.

Anyone can develop melanoma, but some people face higher risks

At the NHPHA Annual Meeting, Donnalee Lozeau outlined New Hampshire’s $204M Rural Health Transformation Program and what it means for access, workforce, and care delivery.

New Hampshire is not lacking in vision when it comes to improving health.

At our Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Public Health Association, the message was both clear and encouraging: the future of public health is already here, and it’s connected to the challenges we face right now.

As we close out National Public Health Week, the theme—“Ready. Set. Action.”—lands differently. It feels less like a slogan and more like a call to engage—and a reminder that the work of public health is ongoing.

National Public Health Week: It is a time to recognize the work already being done—and the people behind it.

Free sunscreen dispensers are available for NH communities. Apply by April 6 to support sun safety and reduce melanoma risk statewide.

NHPHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting takes place on April 23 in Concord, NH. Join us for an evening of networking, student research, partner awards, and rural health dialogue.

Discover how vaccines save lives and protect communities from diseases like measles and tetanus. Learn the facts and debunk common myths.

NHPHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting takes place on April 23 in Concord, NH. Join us for an evening of networking, student research, partner awards, and rural health dialogue.

The NHPHA is partnering with the Endowment for Health to host a professional development opportunity: the People Power Health Workshop, taking place on April 7 in Concord.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States — but it’s also one of the most preventable.

We oppose HB 1449, legislation that would restrict the hours that school-based vaccine clinics may operate and require a parent or legal guardian to be physically present during vaccine administration.

Recently, community members gathered at the Rochester American Legion for the Strafford County Public Health Network (SCPHN) Advocacy Breakfast — a reminder that public health doesn’t happen only in clinics or hospitals. It is shaped by community decisions, local partnerships, and public policy.

Even without symptoms, Hepatitis B can still cause serious liver damage. Testing at least once in your lifetime is recommended for all adults — and more often for those at risk of exposure

We stand ready to work with public officials, health systems, community organizations, and residents to protect public health, strengthen trust, and uphold the dignity and safety of every person in New Hampshire.