Health Department

Mission Statement

The Portsmouth Health Department provides Environmental Health services for the protection of Portsmouth residents and visitors.

This is achieved through food establishment regulation, inspections and food safety education, and response to potential public health hazards including communicable diseases.

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Current Topics

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Health Department offers food safety tips for the holiday season

November 13, 2018

As we move into the Holiday season, the Health Department would like to remind you that foodborne bacteria don...

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Residents advised to be vigilant during mosquito season

August 30, 2018

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in parts of New Hampshire, and a recent batch in Kittery, ...

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Mosquito control operations begin in Portsmouth

July 2, 2018

The Mosquito Control program begins July 2, 2018 in the City of Portsmouth. Crews from Dragon Mosquito Control...

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Fire Department Offers Cold Weather Health & Safety Tips

December 29, 2017

With the ongoing, extreme cold temperatures affecting our area, the Fire Department recommends the following h...