City of Manchester NH Health Department

11/24/2025

November 24 is Public Health Thank You Day! Our community’s health and longevity depend on the dedication of public health professionals who work every day to keep us safe and thriving. At the City of Manchester Health Department, our mission is to promote wellness, prevent disease, protect against emerging health threats, and ensure everyone has access to quality care.

Today, we say thank you to all who make a healthier Manchester possible! 💙

11/24/2025

The City of Manchester Health Department, with the support of the NH Food Bank, is excited to provide turkeys to Manchester families this Thanksgiving! Improving access to food is essential to strengthening the health of individuals and families across our community. To learn more about available support and food resources, check out the Manchester Food Resource Guide.:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/2/Departments/health/NeighborhoodFamilyHealth/FoodResourceGuide.pdf?ver=2025-09-15-145637-847

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is less than one week away! When preparing turkey, it is important to keep safety in mind to prevent food borne illnesses. The USDA recommends that you thaw a frozen turkey in the fridge. It is the safest method because it thaws gradually at a consistent, safe temperature. Check out this guide to know when to start thawing your bird! 🦃

11/20/2025

Join the Manchester Health Department and the Manchester Police Department on December 3rd at 12pm in the Manchester Police Department community room to learn more about the Manchester Community Response Unit (CRU).

11/12/2025

The City of Manchester Health Department was excited to partner with NH Healthy Families, to host a community baby shower for almost 20 families this past weekend!

Our recent gathering brought the community together for a morning of support and celebration. The gathering included prenatal and postpartum education, delicious food, local vendors, raffles, and valuable resources.

When we support maternal health, we create safer pregnancies, reduce preterm births, strengthen mental wellness, and boost breastfeeding success — leading to healthier moms and babies!

09/29/2025

URGENT FOOD RECALL ALERT
58 MILLION pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to wood contamination
The Hillshire Brands Company has issued a Class 1 recall for corn dog and sausage products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
Affected Brands:
• Jimmy Dean (Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, French Toast & Sausage on a Stick)
• State Fair (Corn Dogs on a Stick)
• Unbranded food service products
Production Dates: March 17 – September 26, 2025 Establishment Number: M582+P894
⚠️ 5 injuries have been reported

ACTION REQUIRED: ✅ Food service operators: Check your inventory immediately ✅ DO NOT serve these products ✅ Discard or return affected items ✅ Contact your distributor for refunds
Full product list and details: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hillshire-brands-company-recalls-corn-dog-and-sausage-a-stick-products-due-possible
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, The Hillshire Brands Company Associate Director of Customer Care, at 888-391-6680.

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09/05/2025

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) Found in Manchester Mosquitoes

MANCHESTER, NH – The City of Manchester Health Department announced today that one batch of mosquitoes, collected in Manchester on August 27, 2025, has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE). This is the first EEE positive mosquito batch identified in Manchester this year and the first since 2019. Additionally, there have been seven West Nile Virus (WNV) positive batches this season.

09/03/2025

Do you have challenges getting to important appointments, grocery shopping or doing other errands in and around Manchester? Want to learn about available transportation services? Please join representatives from the Manchester Health Department, the MTA, and Southern NH Planning Commission on September 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the Manchester City Library (405 Pine Street) to learn more, ask questions, and share your experiences!

08/07/2025

The Manchester Health Department Adjusts
Immunization Clinic Hours on August 7, 2025

Due to scheduled road closures, the Manchester Health Department is adjusting the hours of the Immunization Clinic scheduled for August 7, 2025. Clients interested in receiving Immunization services on August 7th may access the clinic from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Immunization services are also available on a walk-in basis on Mondays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm and Tuesdays from 9:00 – 11:30 am.

For additional information, please call the Manchester Health Department at 603-624-6466 or see our schedule at:

Clinics

07/30/2025

CRYSTAL LAKE PUBLIC BEACH TO RE-OPEN
Manchester, NH – The Manchester Health Department announced today that the public beach at Crystal Lake has been re-opened for swimming. Analysis of water samples taken on July 29, 2025, indicate that E. coli levels are now within acceptable limits.

07/29/2025

Manchester, NH – The City of Manchester Health Department announced today that the public beach at Crystal Lake is closed to swimming due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The elevated bacteria levels were identified in water samples taken on Monday, July 28, 2025.
The Health Department is re-sampling the area on Tuesday July 29, 2025 and results from those samples are expected by Wednesday July 30, 2025. Once E. coli levels are found to be acceptable, the public beach will be re-opened for swimming. The Health Department will issue a press release when the new results are available.
Weekly water sample results are available at:

Water Quality

07/24/2025