
Children's Alliance of NH
A statewide, nonprofit advocacy organization working on behalf of the health and well being of the children of the Granite State.
Cholesterol Treatment Center, Concord Hospital
Provides evaluation and consultation for adults and children with cholesterol disorders.
Endowment for Health
A tax-exempt foundation that funds efforts to improve the health and well being of New Hampshire residents, especially those who are most vulnerable and currently underserved.
Foundation for Healthy Communities
A nonprofit corporation that exists to improve health and health care, and includes New Hampshire hospitals, health plans, clinicians, home care agencies and public policy leaders.
Foundation for Seacoast Health
One of the largest private charitable foundations in New Hampshire, the Foundation monitors Portsmouth Regional Hospital and funds health-related programs to benefit citizens in the Seacoast communities.
Granite State Fit Kids
Keep kids healthy! This group is dedicated to capturing the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of kids, all while promoting exercise and education.
HNH foundation
HNH evaluates and promotes the accessibility of health care insurance across the state of New Hampshire.
Littleton Hospital
Provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare in a cost-effective manner for the Littleton area.
NH Dept. of Education
Clink link to go to the School Health section of the Department of Education. Their programs assist school districts in meeting the health care needs of school-aged children. They also provide consultation on policy and practice related issues around school health services and help school nurses and other local school personnel in planning and organizing programs for delivery of such programs.
New Hampshire Healthy Kids
New Hampshire Healthy Kids (NHHK) is a non-profit organization providing access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire’s uninsured children and teens. Healthcare coverage is the biggest factor in whether children receive the preventive and routine healthcare services they need to stay healthy and go to school ready to learn.
NH Pediatric Society
Lists pediatricians from across the state and serves as a hub of resources for parents seeking pediatricians and other doctors seeking pediatric help for their patients.
NH Association for the Education of Young Children
Advocates quality early care and education for the children of New Hampshire.
NH Department of Health & Human Services
State recommendations for research based results of the top ways to live a healthy lifestyle.
NH Healthy Schools Coalition
Dedicated to helping schools help themselves and their students. The coalition promotes healthy lifestyles and provides resources for teachers to achieve these goals.
North Country Health Consortium
The consortium leads innovative interagency collaboration that assures an accessible, cost-effective, responsive and quality health care system for individuals, families and employers in the North Country.
Plus Time NH
PlusTime NH helps communities throughout NH identify the needs of youth and mobilize local resources to develop and sustain appropriate out-of-school time programs. PlusTime NH also supports existing youth programs through training, consultation and funding.
Ski NH
Everything you need to know about skiing in New Hampshire!
UNH Cooperative Extension
Provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. 4-H, Agriculture Studies, Marines and Fisheries are a few examples of the academic/community relationships that make UNH an invaluable resource to the state.
Walk NH
Promotes walking for children and adults in New Hampshire. The goal is to engage people of all ages in walking and raise awareness of walking as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Mypyramid.gov, a U.S. Department of Agriculture website, can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box. MyPyramid for kids offers the MyPyramid Blast-off game and other materials for elementary school-aged children.
Connect for Kids offers a comprehensive collection of resources to help parents, educators, teens and kids understand and take action on the tough issues surrounding youth obesity.
CircusFit is a national youth fitness program developed by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. It encourages America’s youth to lead healthy, active lifestyles by combining the fun of circus skills with stretching, strength building and aerobic exercise. The website is loaded with information and materials for parents and educators. Kids will find the Fun & Games section keeps them movin’ and groovin’.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation to fight childhood obesity. Parents, teachers, companies, healthcare professionals, teens and kids all have a part to play in the movement.
SmallStep.gov is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site that offers information in English and Spanish to help get you started to a healthier you. Adults and teens can use its resources, including the activity tracker, recipes and newsletter. Play games and test your brain; teacher resources are included, too.
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