Pandemic Planning
October 24, 2006 -What would residents of North Hampton and other Seacoast towns do if there was a pandemic of smallpox or another deadly disease? This question has led local officials to join towns that are part of the Portsmouth Area Emergency Planning Team. Read more »

New Brochure Promotes Individual Preparedness
September 2006
A new brochure designed to help NH's families prepare for emergencies is now available. The brochure includes a checklist of recommended supplies to have on hand in emergencies and an emergency contact information card... Read more and download brochure»

Plans in works for a pandemic
Sept. 21, 2006 , Portsmouth Herald - Department of Health and Human Resources Services Commissioner John Stephen said the world is due for a pandemic and neither panic nor complacency will be an option.
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Health Officials urge state to prepare for avian flu outbreak
Sept. 21, 2006
PORTSMOUTH — No need to panic, but the state and its local businesses should take simple steps to prepare for the potential outbreak of avian flu. Read more »

Building local health capacity...New Hampshire's Plan
Summer 2006
To learn more about New Hampshire's plan to build local public health capacity through the Public Health Network, read about the purpose and structure of local public health coalitions. Read more»

Derry Unit recognized by the National Medical Reserve Corps
August 2006 -The Derry Unit of the Medical Reserve Corps has been recognized by the National Medical Reserve Corps for their performance and commitment to the greater Derry community. The National Medical Reserve Corps has chosen to Spotlight the Derry Unit for August 2006. To view the feature on the National MRC website Read more »

Businesses Urged to Prepare Plans for Pandemic Flu
June 28, 2006, Fosters Daily Democrat, Dover, NH
A medium-sized company is in the middle of its busy season when a pandemic flu strikes.
A large portion, maybe as high as 30 to 40 percent, of a company's workforce is out sick or caring for ill family members. Their suppliers, too, are experiencing staffing shortages. Companies are having trouble getting stock and costs are going up. Read more »

NH Readies Supplies for Avian Flu Outbreak
March 19, 2006 , Fosters Daily Democrat, Dover, NH
State health and emergency response officials say they soon will reach out to all of New Hampshire's cities and towns and ask them to develop partnerships and local emergency response plans to fight avian flu. Read more »

Local Officials Give Advice on Emergency Preparedness
March 19, 2006 , Fosters Daily Democrat, Dover, NH
Every level of government maintains an emergency management plan, but officials say homeland security starts in the home. Read more »

Area Health & Safety Council in "Transformations in Public Health"
Summer 2005 -- Recent developments at the Area Health & Safety Council and Donna Tighe of Greater Derry Community Health Services are featured in the Summer 2005 edition of "Transformations in Public Health", a publication of Turning Point. Read more »

The Trust of America's Health (TFAH) Releases New Study Ranking Amount and Impact of Federal Public Health Funds in Each State; Nationwide Poll on Health Concerns; and Analysis of President's Budget
February 2005 -- This study examines key health statistics in each state and key public health funds each state receives. States are also ranked (most to least) by per capita funds received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more »

The New Hampshire Public Health Network: Creating Local Public Health Infrastructure Through Community-Driven Partnerships
by William J. Kassler and Yvonne P. Goldsberry; Journal of Public Health Management Practice, 2005, 11(2), 150-157
This 8-page article describes the development of the New Hampshire Public Health Network. Read more »

N.H. Rates High on Bioterror Safety
Dec 23 2004, Portsmouth Herald -- A report issued by the Trust for America's Health concluded that while states, including New Hampshire, have made strides in how prepared they are for a bioterrorist attack, they are a long way from providing for the safety of the American public. Read more »