More New Hampshire Health Headlines
HEALTH
Meet the young woman raising awareness about concussions in N.H.
“I just wanted to start more conversations surrounding brain injuries and how that can truly happen to anybody, anytime, no matter their age, or the things that they’re involved with,” Brooke Mills said.
NH HEALTH
Why N.H. could lose $52m in opioid settlement money
Recent bankruptcy proceedings could derrail two of New Hampshire’s settlement agreements worth $52 million, Deputy Attorney General James Boffetti told the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund & Advisory Commission Monday
In N.H., heat is harder when schools lack air conditioning
“We want the kids in school, and they did miss so much over the past few years, but we have to be concerned about the safety factor,” said Kathleen Murphy, superintendent of the Concord School District.
ENVIRONMENT
Record rain and mosquitoes ‘a window into the new normal’
More rain means better habitat and conditions for the insects looking for blood meals.
How clean needles help combat N.H.’s opioid crisis
Harm reduction has been gaining traction in recent years, and now there are 10 registered syringe service programs in the state.
COMMENTARY | WILL STEWART
Manchester needs a unified plan to functionally end homelessness
A mayoral candidate who is an alderman in Ward 2 says homelessness in Manchester is a humanitarian crisis — and should be treated as such.
HOMELESSNESS
Advocates rally against ordinance allowing police to sweep homeless encampments in Manchester
The alderman who proposed the ordinance wants police to be able to hand out citations for public camping even if no shelter beds are available.
Rugby gives women a chance to rumble and creates bonds beyond the field
“It goes way beyond being a sport. It’s not a just team, a hobby, or a club,” said Sesha Manning, who plays for the South Shore Sirens. “When you sign up for rugby, you’re signing up for a second family.”