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Founded 1992 · An Affiliate of APHA · nhpha.org
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
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
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.
GET CONNECTED!
Contact Tory Jennison PhD, RN (Executive Director) for more information: tjennison@nhpha.org
Ask Us About How To Get Involved In Podcasts, Presentations, Outreach, Legislative Advocacy, Committee Work, Or Whatever Else You’re Intrigued By!