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New Hampshire DHHS Calls for Passage of Newborn Screening Legislation
By admin - Posted on February 9th, 2005
New Hampshire DHHS Calls for Passage of Newborn Screening Legislation
February 7, 2005 -- Concord, NH- Commissioner of Health and Human Services (DHHS) John A. Stephen and State Medical Director William Kassler called on the legislature to pass Senate Bill 108, which would allow DHHS to increase the number of tests for newborn children. The bill, whose prime sponsor is Senator Andre Martel of Manchester, is a request of DHHS and is scheduled to be heard before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee tomorrow, February 8, at 10:30 AM. » read more »
Officer-Involved Shooting in Salem, New Hampshire
By admin - Posted on February 7th, 2005
Officer-Involved Shooting in Salem, New Hampshire
February 4, 2005 -- Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Fred Booth announce that the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of February 4, 2005. » read more »
New Hampshire Governor Orders State Flags Lowered To Honor Marine Cpl. Timothy Gibson
By admin - Posted on February 7th, 2005
New Hampshire Governor Orders State Flags Lowered To Honor Marine Cpl. Timothy Gibson
February 4, 2005 -- CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch has ordered state flags flown at half-staff on Friday and Saturday to honor Marine Cpl. Timothy Gibson, who was killed in Iraq. Cpl. Gibson's funeral service will be held on Saturday.
New Hampshire DHHS Announces Federal Homeless and Housing Award
By admin - Posted on February 4th, 2005
New Hampshire DHHS Announces Federal Homeless and Housing Award
February 3, 2005 -- Concord, NH- Commissioner of Health and Human Services (DHHS) John A. Stephen today announced that $2,634,995.00 has been awarded to the State of New Hampshire by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). » read more »
New Hampshire Governor Lynch, National Guard Announce State Effort To Welcome Home Guard and Reserve Members
By admin - Posted on January 26th, 2005
New Hampshire Governor Lynch, National Guard Announce State Effort To Welcome Home Guard and Reserve Members
January 25, 2005 -- CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch and Adjutant General Kenneth Clark today announced plans for a coordinated state effort to help smooth the transition for National Guard and Reserve members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. » read more »
Cancer Surpasses Heart Disease As Leading Cause of Death for Americans Under 85; New Hampshire DHHS Reacts
By admin - Posted on January 21st, 2005
DHHS Reacts to News of Cancer Becoming Leading Cause of Death for Americans Under 85
January 20, 2005 -- Concord, NH - The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today responded to the news that cancer has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death nationally for Americans under 85 with an increased call for testing and awareness of the disease. The news comes from the American Cancer Society's annual statistical report. The data show that mortality rates for both diseases have dropped, but that rates for cancer have declined less. The report estimates over 570,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. this year, with lung cancer listed as the leading cause of cancer death. » read more »
Statement from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch on Potential Homeland Security Threat in Boston
By admin - Posted on January 20th, 2005
Statement from Gov. John Lynch on Potential Homeland Security Threat in Boston
January 20, 2005 -- Gov. John Lynch issued the following statement tonight on a potential homeland security threat in Boston. Gov. Lynch will return tonight from Washington D.C., where he was scheduled to attend President Bush 's inauguration, to personally monitor the situation. » read more »
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to Hold Flu Clinic with Last Vaccine Doses
By admin - Posted on January 20th, 2005
Department of Health and Human Services to Hold Flu Clinic with Last Vaccine Doses
January 18, 2005 -- Concord, NH – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has received the last shipment of influenza (flu) vaccine for this season. The vaccine has been offered around the State to the majority of people who fall into the stricter categories set forth after the loss of half the countries vaccine supply in October. Since there continues to be vaccine available, DHHS in collaboration with the Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association, will be holding a free public clinic January 20, 2005. » read more »
State of New Hampshire and Scott Lambert Reach Agreement on Civil Penalty and Restoration for Environmental Impacts at Swanzey S
By admin - Posted on January 18th, 2005
State and Scott Lambert Reach Agreement on Civil Penalty and Restoration for Environmental Impacts at Swanzey Site
January 10, 2005 -- Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte and Commissioner Michael P. Nolin, of the Department of Environmental Services, announce that the Cheshire County Superior Court issued an Order accepting the terms of a Consent Decree executed by the State and Scott Lambert to settle a civil environmental enforcement action involving property located in Swanzey, New Hampshire. » read more »
New Hampshire Governor Announces Plans For Public Conversations on Medicaid Reform
By admin - Posted on January 18th, 2005
Governor Announces Plans For Public Conversations on Medicaid Reform
January 13, 2005 -- CONCORD - Governor John Lynch today announced that he plans to host a series of public conversations with the state's community partners and citizens about their ideas for improving Medicaid. » read more »
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