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Colonoscopies: What You Need to Know — When, Why, and How
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Colonoscopies: What You Need to Know — When, Why, and How

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Who We Are

The New Hampshire Public Health Association (NHPHA) is a statewide, nonpartisan public health membership association founded in 1992 and an affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We are the leading, trusted public health voice in New Hampshire — convening partners, connecting people and resources, educating the workforce and the public, and advocating for sound policy so every Granite Stater can live, work, and play in good health.

How We Work

We Convene, Connect, Educate & Advocate across 5 Priority Areas:

INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS & OBSERVATIONS

Access
to Care

Ensuring equitable access to healthcare and prevention services for all who live in New  Hampshire.

Medicaid Protection · Transportation · Housing

E.G.

✔ NH Medicaid Coalition work

✔ Independent Reproductive Health Clinics

✔ Community Nurse Programs

Safe
Communities

Building environments that promote safety, resilience, and well-being across every community.

Social Connection · Environmental Health · Sun & Heat Safety

E.G.

✔ Municipal & Regional Health Officers (& Planning & Zoning Mtgs)

✔ Community Outreach – (Street Medicine, Peer Support)

✔ Medicaid Coalition

Disease Prevention
& Control

Implementing measures to identify disease early and reduce its spread.

Immunizations · Substance Misuse - Cancer

E.G.

✔ PH Emergency Prep Training & Exercises

✔ Vaccination Clinics

✔ State Health Assessment & Improvement Plan Advisory Council

Health
Promotion

Encouraging healthy lifestyles and preventive practices for all Granite Staters.


Food Security · Mental Health – Healthy Lifestyles

E.G.

✔ RPHN Healthy Living Coalitions

✔ Community Pop-Up Care Villages

✔ SNAP/Food Security Coalitions & Outreach

Public Health Infrastructure

Strengthening the systems, data, funding, and workforce that make public health initiatives possible.

Healthcare Workforce ·  Assessment & Surveillance · Emergency Preparedness

E.G.

✔ Governors Commission Mtgs

✔ GO-NORTH Projects/Teams

✔ Ambulance Ride-Alongs

Monthly Newsletter with Networking, Research, and Event Updates
Subscribe to the newsletter @ www.nhpha.org

Thought Partner to Help Define/Refine Project &/or Shadow Interests
Email Tory @ tjennison@nhpha.org for info

Weekly Public Health Events & Stories Newsletter during Academic Year
Email info@nhpha.org to request to be added to the Weekly PH Note

Annual Meeting: Student Research & Poster Program
Present your research alongside public health leaders at NHPHA's Annual Meeting and build your professional network.

Student Membership - $25/year
Priority access to job & internship notices, legislative action alerts & updates, members-only professional development & networking events.

Networking (Including access to NHPHA Policy & Program & Events Committees & APHA Leaders)
Connect with public health professionals statewide and tap into national resources through our APHA affiliation.

INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS & OBSERVATIONS

Public Health Infrastructure

Strengthening the systems, data, funding, and workforce that make public health initiatives possible.

Healthcare Workforce ·  Assessment & Surveillance · Emergency Preparedness

E.G.

✔ Governors Commission Mtgs

✔ GO-NORTH Projects/Teams

✔ Ambulance Ride-Alongs

Access
to Care

Ensuring equitable access to healthcare and prevention services for all who live in New  Hampshire.

Medicaid Protection · Transportation · Housing

E.G.

✔ NH Medicaid Coalition work

✔ Independent Reproductive Health Clinics

✔ Community Nurse Programs

Safe
Communities

Building environments that promote safety, resilience, and well-being across every community

Social Connection · Environmental Health · Sun & Heat Safety

E.G.

✔ Municipal & Regional Health Officers (& Planning & Zoning Mtgs)

✔ Community Outreach – (Street Medicine, Peer Support)

✔ Medicaid Coalition

Disease Prevention & Control

Implementing measures to identify disease early and reduce its spread.

Immunizations · Substance Misuse - Cancer

E.G.

✔ PH Emergency Prep Training & Exercises

✔ Vaccination Clinics

✔ State Health Assessment & Improvement Plan Advisory Council

Health
Promotion

Encouraging healthy lifestyles and preventive practices for all Granite Staters.

Food Security · Mental Health – Healthy Lifestyles

E.G.

✔ RPHN Healthy Living Coalitions

✔ Community Pop-Up Care Villages

✔ SNAP/Food Security Coalitions & Outreach

GET CONNECTED!

Ask Us About How To Get Involved In Podcasts, Presentations, Outreach, Legislative Advocacy, Committee Work,  Or Whatever Else You’re Intrigued By!

Contact Tory Jennison PhD, RN (Executive Director) for more information @ tjennison@nhpha.org

CONTACT US

New Hampshire Public Health Association
4 Park Street, Ste 201
Concord, NH 03301

info@nhpha.org

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We respect your privacy. NHPHA does not sell member data to third-party organizations.

Thank you!

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