New Hampshire Public Health Association

07/22/2026

New Hampshire Union Leader – NH Democrats Decry Medicaid Premium Increases

Low and moderate-income families on public assistance programs eventually will have to pay up to $270 monthly for their health insurance premiums, a critical move that state budget writers took

07/21/2026

Focus on Health Literacy: A Path to More Affordable Health Care
By Michael J. Cohen

As New Hampshire sees declining insurance enrollment, longer waits for care, and growing pressure on hospitals, clinics, and community providers, one challenge is becoming harder to ignore: our health care system is just too difficult for too many people to navigate.

Imagine losing coverage, facing a frightening diagnosis, choosing a new insurance plan, or trying to schedule care for your child while sorting through confusing medical terms, hidden costs, limited provider networks, and unclear instructions. For too many New Hampshire residents, this is not a rare experience—it is the reality of seeking care in an increasingly strained system.

Health literacy can lower costs, improve care, and help New Hampshire residents navigate insurance, medical bills, and treatment decisions.

07/21/2026

Nashua Ink Link – Health Advocates Warn ACA Enrollment Decline Could Strain New Hampshire Health Care

Five million fewer people are currently enrolled in ACA marketplace plans since the passage of HR 1 by the Trump Administration last year, according to NHPR. In New Hampshire, the number decreased by 4.1% this year.

07/20/2026

Concord Monitor – Report Card Reflects New Hampshire’s Maternal Mental Health Improvements, Room for Growth

When maternal mental health report cards were introduced in 2023, New Hampshire received a failing grade. The state’s poor performance has since improved, meeting the recommended ratio for maternal mental health therapists and psychiatric provider-prescribers per birth. Momnibus 2.0, a bill signed...

07/20/2026

“The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers not to eat any recalled iceberg lettuce products from Taylor Fresh Foods. The lettuce may be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling certain iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico. To date, DHHS has not identified any cases of cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection) in New Hampshire linked to the national outbreak.”

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To date, DHHS has not identified any cases of cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection) in New Hampshire linked to the national outbreak. New Hampshire has recorded six Cyclospora infections so far in 2026.

07/20/2026

Daily Dispatch — New Hampshire Governor Signs Bill Expanding Mental Health Coverage for Volunteer First Responders

Explore New Hampshire Fire News: Governor signs bill to expand mental health coverage incident from WMUR-TV ABC 9 Manchester featured on Daily Dispatch (DD).

07/17/2026

New Hampshire Bulletin – How a Failed Contract Could Upend New Hampshire’s Entire Childcare Quality System

The latest financial challenge for New Hampshire childcare providers started with a heated exchange in the Executive Council chambers.

07/16/2026

Health advocates warn ACA enrollment decline could strain New Hampshire health care

Five million fewer people are currently enrolled in ACA marketplace plans since the passage of HR 1 by the Trump Administration last year, according to NHPR. In New Hampshire, the number decreased by 4.1% this year.

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine — American Medical Association Passes Resolution to Emphasize the Benefits of Plant-Based Foods

CHICAGO-Doctors will soon be eating more plant-based foods, if the American Medical Association (AMA) has anything to say about it. The AMA House of Delegates on June 8, 2026, called for increasing plant-based options at medical meetings.