Manchester Health Department

About

The MHD commits itself to improving the overall well-being of the Manchester community. This page will help keep you informed with health information.

Story

The Manchester Health Department (MHD) has been in existence since 1885. It is an organization with multiple divisions: Environmental health, community health, school health and chronic disease prevention and neighborhood health. MPHD is the leading advocate for local public health and provides many services to New Hampshire’s largest city, which has a diverse population. There are 65 employees and funded through general funds (taxes), grants and reimbursements. This department focuses on core public health functions such as, assessment, policy development and assurance.

This health department works hard to reach its vision; To be a healthy community where the public can enjoy a high quality of health in a clean environment, enjoy protection from public health threats, and can access high quality health care.

Mission

Our Mission here at the Manchester Health Department is to improve the health of individuals, families, and the community through disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats.

Products

Manchester Health Department offers many services to the greater Manchester community, below is the list of services provided.

Airbovirus surveillance and Control
Chronic disease prevention
Communicable disease control
Dental health
Food protection
Health planning and Assessment
Homeless health care project
Immunization
Institutional Inspections
Lead poisoning prevention
Neighborhood Health
Public Health investigation
Refugee health
School health
Septic system-sub division
Tuberculosis control
Water quality