Health Care in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for the health, safety and well being of the people of the state of New Hampshire. For the health benefits of the people, the department administers services and programs such as mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability and public health. The mission of the department includes meeting the health needs of New Hampshire citizens, providing treatment and support services to those who have unique needs and to protect and care for the most vulnerable citizens of New Hampshire.

Contact Details
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH
Phone: (603) 271-9344
Fax: (603) 271-4810
Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/

For telephone directory click here

Hospitals in New Hampshire

Hospitals in New Hampshire provide quality health care to the citizens of the state. New Hampshire hospitals provide emergency, inpatient, outpatient care and diagnostic every day. The hospitals in New Hampshire are well equipped with state of art technology and provide committed services to the patients. Mentioned below are the topmost hospitals in New Hampshire known for giving outstanding services to the people of the state.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an academic health system, serving patients across New England. A national leader in patient-centered health care, the hospital leads an integrated health system, including an academic medical center and a multispecialty physician group practice. It is the state's only academic medical center and the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in New Hampshire.

Contact Details
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
Phone: 603) 650-5000
Website: http://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/

St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Healthcare is a regional, full-service healthcare system serving New Hampshire. This 208-bed facility hospital is leading the way in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

Contact Details
St. Joseph Hospital
172 Kinsley Street
Nashua, NH
Phone: (603) 882-3000
Website: http://www.stjosephhospital.com/

Catholic Medical Center

Catholic Medical Center is a licensed acute care hospital and healthcare organization in New Hampshire. A wide variety of healthcare services are offered by the hospital in a highly technical and mission-oriented environment.

Contact Details
Catholic Medical Center
100 McGregor Street
Manchester, NH 03102
Phone: 603.668.3545
Website: https://www.catholicmedicalcenter.org/

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is located in Lebanon and serves communities in New Hampshire. The hospital excels in providing primary care, specialty care services and offer independent and assisted living services.

Contact Details
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
10 Alice Peck Day Drive
Lebanon NH 03766
Phone: (603) 448-3121
Website: http://www.alicepeckday.org/

Some notable hospitals in New Hampshire are:

Nursing Homes in New Hampshire

Nursing homes in New Hampshire provide the best nursing care to the people of the state. New Hampshire nursing homes are rated for their performance in health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of medical care.

Given below are the notable nursing homes located in New Hampshire.

Blood Banks in New Hampshire

There can be blood emergency case at any point of time. Therefore, blood banks in New Hampshire are always ready to serve the people in cases of blood emergency. Various organizations in New Hampshire offer blood donation service to those in need. Listed below are the blood banks in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Health Insurance

Health coverage in New Hampshire pays for provider services, medications, hospital care, and special equipment when people are sick. Most coverage includes annual visits for women and seniors, immunizations for children and adults, counseling for people of all ages, obesity screening and more for free.

Services covered under health insurance

• Bone marrow testing for donation
• Health coverage of children
• Dental insurance
• Newborn children covered from birth
• Coverage for dependent mentally or physically incapable of earning living
• Insurance coverage to full-time students on medical leaves of absence
• Diabetes services and supplies
• Mental health coverage
• Women health coverage
  
  

Medicaid

The New Hampshire Medicaid is a health care program serving a wide range of needy individuals and families. As per the program eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services. Medicaid provides payment for health care services including hospital, physician, nursing facility, rural health clinics, medical transportation, certified midwife, newborn home visits, extended services to pregnant women, personal care attendant, nursing facility, home and community based care for the elderly, hospice services among many others.

Eligibility requirements for Medicaid

• One must be a US citizen.
• One must meet program's resource and income requirements.
• One must be of a specific age to avail insurance benefit.
  
  

Important contact details:

Transportation services: (800) 852-3345
Children with special needs: (800) 852-3345
Dentist or Doctor: (800) 852-3345
Translator/Interpreter services: (800) 852-3345
Health Benefits: (800) 852-3345
Medical bills: (800) 852-3345
Hearing impaired (for all services): (800) 735-2964

Mailing Address
NH DHHS CHAP Unit
129 Pleasant Street, Thayer Building
Concord, NH 03301

Contact Details
The State of New Hampshire Insurance Department
21 South Fruit Street,
Suite 14 Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2261
Fax (603) 271-1406

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New Hampshire Vital Record and Health Statistics

The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records maintains all the vital records of the state. The certified copies of birth, death and marriage records that occurred in Concord, New Hampshire are issued by the City Clerk's Office. The office also has statewide records for births starting with 1982, deaths beginning with 1990 and marriages beginning with 1989. Divorce records prior to 1990 are available with the courthouse where the divorce took place.

How to apply

Fees: A $15 fee applies for each copy of a vital record.

Application: Vital Records cannot be requested or returned electronically. Applications are available with the City Clerk's Office. Requested application form must be completed, attached with a valid photo ID card and then mailed to the following address:

City Clerks Office
41 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-8500
Fax: 603-225-8592
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Birth, Death Vital Statistics

• NH Resident Births 2000-2009

• NH Resident Births 1990-2002

• NH Resident Deaths 1999-2001

Read more on vital records http://www.concordnh.gov/index.aspx?nid=995

Also read vital records http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_hampshire.htm


Leading Causes of Death in New Hampshire in 2010 ^[1]

• Heart Disease: 22%
• Stroke: 5%
• Cancer: 25%
• All Others: 25%
• Influenza & Pneumonia: 2%
• Suicide: 2%
• Nephritis: 2%
• Diabetes Mellitus: 2%
• Alzheimer's Disease: 4%
• Unintentional Injury: 5%
• Chron. Low . Respiratory Disease: 6%

New Hampshire Population Quick Facts ^[2]

• Population, 2014: 1,326,813
• Population, 2013: 1,322,616
• Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014: 0.8%
• Population, 2010: 1,316,470
• Persons under 5 years, percent, 2013: 5.0%
• Persons under 18 years, percent, 2013: 20.5%
• Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2013: 15.4%
• Female persons, percent, 2013: 50.6%

Learn more about the various health data and statistics in New Hampshire:

• NH Immunization Data 2011

• 2012 Tobacco Use Among Youth in NH

• NH STD-HIV-AIDS Surveillance Report 2008-2012

• NH Tuberculosis Cases by County

• Cancer Report Card-2009

• Cardiovascular Diseases and Circulatory Disorders Report-2008

• Chronic Respiratory Diseases Report-2008

• Diabetes Issue Brief 2010

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References:

1. New Hampshire leading cause of death
2. New Hampshire population