Health
DNP Grad Extends Nearly 100-Year Family Legacy at UNH
For Jennifer Verstreken ’24G, transferring to UNH to complete her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree ultimately landed her in a place that “just felt like home." Read More
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09/04/25From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her... -
08/21/25UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data,... -
08/18/25Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers
Building the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and... -
07/28/25Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs
When faced with change, Ruth Swenson leans on a simple but steadfast belief: things will work out. It’s a mindset that has shaped every chapter of...
Recent Stories
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12/09/21 - Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: The solution is no secret, we can fix child careChild care accessibility and affordability continue to impact people across the U.S., and the issue has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of... Read More -
12/02/21 - Telehealth and Individuals with IDD: Challenges and Best-PracticesOn October 21, the WITH Foundation announced a $50,000 award to the Institute on Disability for a one-year initiative to investigate best practices for offering telehealth care to... Read More -
11/30/21 - New Medical Training to Address the Needs of People with IDDA research team from the Center for START Services at the Institute on Disability (IOD) at UNH has been approved for a $50,000 grant awarded by the WITH Foundation to develop a... Read More -
11/22/21 - Helping Teens Do No HarmWith a major new grant from the National Institutes of Health, UNH researchers will study the effects of self-directed violence among teens on bystanders. Read More -
11/19/21 - Sounding the Alarm for Firefighter HypertensionNew research from UNH found that firefighters' blood pressure — already higher than average — jumps during emergency calls, putting them at elevated risk for heart attacks and... Read More -
11/18/21 - Treating Diabetes with Snail Venom?The venom of the cone snail is a possible, if unlikely, source for a treatment for diabetes, UNH researchers have found. Read More -
11/09/21 - A Healthy PartnershipCalling it a successful model for how the state can invest in solutions to address challenges in the Granite State, Gov. Chris Sununu and others cut the ribbon for the grand... Read More -
10/28/21 - WebMD News Brief: Ohio Records More Deaths Than Births For The First Time in HistoryIn 2020, half the states in the U.S. reported higher death than birth rates according to a study published by Ken Johnson of the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy. WebMD recently... Read More -
10/26/21 - NHPR: Nashua's Public Health Division awaits a report on listening sessions with residents of colorThe University of New Hampshire's NH Listens recently held four listening sessions to communicate with specific racial, ethnic, and community groups in Nashua and ultimately ... Read More -
10/19/21 - Wound Healing TrailblazersTwo chemical engineering professors have received a National Institutes of Health “Trailblazer” award for a project that aims to improve chronic wound healing. Read More