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Suicide Prevention Barriers On The High Level Bridge Proposed

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (121+ words) Efforts to install suicide prevention barriers on the Piscataqua River Bridge, which spans New Hampshire and Maine, are advancing as officials work to address an increase in suicides on the bridge Officials from the New Hampshire and Maine Departments of…...

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thepulseofnh. com > health-officials-worried-about-rural-hospitals

Health Officials Worried About Rural Hospitals

6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (144+ words) NH Health officials are expressing their concerns about the future of rural hospitals in the Granite State. They say rising costs and workforce shortages are putting some providers at risk of losing key services like emergency and maternity care. Changes…...

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thepulseofnh. com > white-house-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-trump

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (302+ words) (WASHINGTON) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Monday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, which was detected early, and that she will continue to serve in her role while she undergoes treatment. "I am grateful to…...

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thepulseofnh. com > house-rejects-ban-on-vaccination-mandate

House Rejects Ban On Vaccination Mandate

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (110+ words) A bill to eliminate vaccination mandates for children entering public schools or day care settings is rejected in the state House of Representatives. Under current law, a parent can ask for their children to be exempt from those shots. Supporters…...

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thepulseofnh. com > new-data-shows-overdoses-are-falling

New Data Shows Overdoses Are Falling

2+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (115+ words) New data is revealing the number of opioid overdoses are falling in two of the state's largest cities. Since 2016, overdoses have dropped 53-percent in Manchester and 58-percent in Nashua. And when it comes to opioid-related deaths, they're down 54-percent in…...

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thepulseofnh. com > the-blind-side-actor-quinton-aaron-on-life-support-with-blood-infection

'The Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron on life support with blood infection

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (249+ words) The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron is hospitalized and fighting for his life but showing "positive" signs, according to his former manager. The actor, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film about the life of former NFL player Michael Oher, is…...

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thepulseofnh. com > measles-vaccine-acceptance-is-mixed-amid-outbreaks-across-the-us-experts

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1427+ words) (NEW YORK) -- As measles'continues to'spread across the U. S. , with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing the importance of getting vaccinated to stop the spread of disease. This has involved local doctors and health department workers…...

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thepulseofnh. com > respiratory-illnesses-on-the-rise-in-maine

Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise In Maine

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (116+ words) The number of people across the state of Maine coming down with respiratory illnesses is continuing to rise. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there's been a surge in multiple viruses including the flu, COVID-19 and norovirus. There…...

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thepulseofnh. com > flu-activity-is-still-surging-across-the-state

Flu Activity Is Still Surging Across The State

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (112+ words) What has already been a tough start to flu season is continuing to get worse across the state. The spread of the virus is now considered high and at least six people have passed away after contracting the virus. Hospitalizations…...

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thepulseofnh. com > cdc-ranking-nh-10th-in-life-expectancy

CDC Ranking NH 10th In Life Expectancy

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (106+ words) New data shows the average life expectancy in New Hampshire ranks 10th in the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the average lifespan in the Granite State is just under 79 years old. And for people 65 and older, the…...