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It is recommended healthcare providers take a sexual history on all clients, as sexual health is a part of the client's overall health and well-being. The sexual history allows the provider to care fo

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a public health concern. PFAS are considered a contaminant of concern in New Hampshire. Often called forever chemicals, this large family of

The NH Family Planning Program provides low to no-cost sexual and reproductive health care services and information to all individuals in need. If you are looking for information about family planning

The Newborn Screening Program is responsible for assuring that all infants born in New Hampshire are screened at birth for inherited disorders. A few drops of blood are taken from an infant's heel 24-

Radon is a cancer-causing, naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. Radon emanates from soil and bedrock, including granite, and can seep into homes primarily through

The mission of the Public Health Laboratories (PHL) is to protect the public's health in NH through responsive, unbiased, quality laboratory testing; to actively participate in national and internatio

2019 - 2024 Projects The BiomonitoringNH Program is conducting a targeted investigation into NH children's lead exposure. NH law requires lead testing for all children at ages one and two, and&n

The MDX Program serves the following functions: Assessment of new molecular biology techniques for the detection of infectious diseases that are of concern to the citizens of New Hampshire. Nu

We come in contact with chemicals every day. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the objects that surround us. The question is—How much of those chemicals is actually getting inside o

The Microbiology Program provides the following testing services: Bacteriology: Provides reference and clinical bacteriology services (such as identification and serotyping of bacterial pat