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UNH 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, she and collaborator Andrea Menclova showed that even modest increases in walkability reduced deterioration, suggesting investments in sidewalks and... Read More
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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... -
07/17/25More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier Lives
UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running.... -
07/15/25UNH Launches New Healthcare Market Research Center with $1.6M State Funding
The Â鶹app (UNH) has partnered with the New Hampshire Department of Justice and its Health Care Consumer Protection Advisory...
Recent Stories
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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 UNHĚýhas been approved for a $50,000 grant awarded by theĚýWITH FoundationĚýto 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.ĚýChris Sununu and others cut the ribbon for the grand... Read More -
10/28/21 -In 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...
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10/26/21 -The Â鶹app'sĚýNH Listens recently held fourĚýlistening sessions to communicate with specific racial, ethnic, and community groups in Nashua and ultimatelyĚý...
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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 -
10/15/21 - Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Rural CommunitiesThe Institute for Health Policy and PracticeĚýis one of the partners of a five-year, $2.37 million grant that will help health care providers and communities address the impacts of... Read More -
10/13/21 - Bolton Named Director of Psychological and Counseling ServicesElisa Bolton has been named the director of Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) at UNH after having served in the role on an interim basis twice since 2016, including a... Read More