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Explore Amoskeag Health's specialized medical services for children with complex needs. Our programs include the Complex Care Network, Nutrition, Feeding, and Swallowing Services, and Child Development Clinics, offering comprehensive support through virtual or in-person consultations for families, medical professionals, and community agencies. Visit our Manchester location for expert pediatric care. COMPLEX MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN Amoskeag Health offers three unique special medical programs services, including: Complex Care Network Nutrition , F eeding , and Swallowing Services Child Development Clinics Special Medical Programs (SMP) Amoskeag Health conducts virtual or in-person consultation and collaboration to families, medical professionals, schools and other community agencies caring for children. To learn more about this program, call 603-860-4151 . Complex Care Network A statewide network of pediatric nutritionists and feeding and swallowing specialists providing in-home and community-based consultation. To learn more about this program, call 603-296-9213 . Click Here to Apply Nutrition, Feeding, and Swallowing Services A comprehensive diagnostic assessment for children through age five. To learn more about this program, please reach out to Pat McLean at either PMclean@AmoskeagHealth.org or 603-296-9249 . Child Development Clinics

Explore sexual and reproductive health services at Amoskeag Health. Our team provides comprehensive care, including education, screenings, and treatments to support your sexual health and well-being. CONFIDENTIAL SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES EXPLORE THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BELOW Our Services Let's Talk About Sex STIs & STDs Condoms Do's and Dont's Pregnancy Relationships For Parents of Teens OUR SERVICES Call 603-626-9500 for more information about... Finding the best method of birth control for you Emergency Contraception STD education, testing, and treatment Abstinence Education Walk-in pregnancy testing Achieving pregnancy on your schedule BACK TO TOP It’s totally normal to think about sex, but it’s very important to consider whether or not you’re prepared to have sex. No matter what, it’s helpful to have a trusted adult that you can talk to, and your Amoskeag Health provider can be that person. In the meantime, these resources can help you learn a little bit more about your body and what might happen when you have sex. Making Healthy Sexual Decisions | Young Men’s Health (youngmenshealthsite.org) Sexual Health | Young Men’s Health (youngmenshealthsite.org) Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Guías de la Salud | Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Dicas de Saúde | Center for Young Women’s Health (youngwomenshealth.org) Let's Talk About Sex Click Here Haga Clic Aqui BACK TO TOP SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS & DISEASES (STIs & STDs) WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STIs & STDs? STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are basically the same thing! So, why do people sometimes say “infection” instead of “disease”? The word “disease” can make people think of a visual problem, but a lot of STDs don’t have any signs or symptoms – they’re an infection that you might not see. That’s why it’s so important to get screened if you are sexually active. That way, your doctor can help you if you need it. Learn more about STDs: STDs and STIs from GirlsHealth.gov. HOW DO I GET STDs? STDs are caused by bacteria, viruses, and even tiny insects! You can get a STD by having sexual contact with someone who has one. Sexual contact can mean intercourse or putting your mouth, hands, or genitals on someone else’s genitals. Remember, even if they can’t get pregnant, women who have sex with women are also at risk for STDs. WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STDs? Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Genital Herpes Gonorrhea Herpes genital Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Syphilis Trichomoniasis WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET A STD? STDs are all different. Some can be treated and cured. But you can still get the STD again if you have sex—especially unprotected sex—with an infected person. Ask your provider about treatments for your partner, otherwise you could give each other the infection back and forth. Some STDs can’t be cured, but you can help manage the symptoms. There are also a few STDs that can be life threatening without treatment. BACK TO TOP CONDOM DO'S AND DON'TS DO use a condom every time you have sex. DO put on a condom before having sex. DO read the package and check the expiration date. DO make sure there are no tears or defects. DO store condoms in a cool, dry place. DO use latex or polyurethane condoms. DO use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage. DON’T store condoms in your wallet as heat and friction can damage them. DON’T use nonoxynol-9 (a spermicide), as this can cause irritation. DON’T use oil-based products like baby oil, lotion, petroleum jelly, or cooking oil because they will cause the condom to break. DON’T use more than one condom at a time. DON’T reuse a condom. More Information BACK TO TOP PREGNANCY PREVENTING PREGNANCY Not having sexual intercourse – otherwise known as abstinence – is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy. But there are still birth control options that you can use when you aren’t ready to become pregnant. HAVING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY ON YOUR SCHEDULE Whether or not you’re interested in having a baby, it’s important to take care of your body by staying active and eating the right food . And if you ARE interested in one day having a baby, it’s important to talk to your provider about “Preconception health.” Preconception health is talking about how to take care of yourself so that you can have a healthy baby. If you are ready to have a baby, please talk to your provider. They can help you plan and prepare for a healthy pregnancy. You can schedule an appointment by calling 603-626-9500. Click Here Haga Clic Aqui BACK TO TOP RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Relationships can be tough. It’s important to treat your friends and partners with respect. You deserve that respect as well. Boundaries are so important when you’re creating relationships. When you explore having sex with your partner, you need to have honest and open discussions. No one should feel forced to have sex if they are not ready or do not want to. If you are feeling unsafe with your partner, please tell someone! If you are interested in learning more about boundaries and consent, check out these resources from Bedsider: Boundaries & consent | Sex & relationships | Articles, News, Tips, and Health Information (bedsider.org) Los límites y el consentimiento | El sexo y las relaciones | Artículos, Noticias, e Información de Salud (bedsider.org) Sometimes, dating is complicated. Maybe your family doesn’t approve of your partner or you’re not sure how to end an unhealthy relationship. If you can relate to any of those situations, then love is respect can help! Relationships aren’t all about romance. Are you struggling to make friends, get along with your family, or work out problems in ALL of your relationships? GirlsHealth.gov can help you learn how to communicate and form healthy relationships. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS: Your feelings | girlshealth.gov Healthy relationships for young adults | love is respect Relationships | girlshealth.gov IS SOMEONE MAKING YOU NERVOUS OR UNCOMFORTABLE? No one ever has the right to abuse you! Sometimes, abuse isn’t physical. People can also hurt you by using unkind words meant to bring you down or by trying to control your actions. If you are threatened or hurt by your partner, help is available. It can be very hard to get up the courage to leave a partner who is hurting you (especially if you love them), and it can be a very complicated situation. But it’s not your fault and there are resources to help you. If you don’t feel safe in your relationship, please call 603-626-9500 and ask to speak with a case manager at Amoskeag Health or visit New Hampshire 211 . How can you identify abuse? Click here to learn more. BACK TO TOP FOR PARENTS OF TEENS It’s challenging to parent a teenager! But open and honest two-way communication about sex and their bodies can help keep your teen educated and safe. Helping your teen build a trusting relationship with their healthcare provider is essential. BACK TO TOP

Learn about Amoskeag Health's School-Based Health Centers, offering primary care and mental health services directly in Manchester schools. Our program includes nurse practitioners for on-site medical care and weekly mental health counseling, ensuring students' well-being and academic success. HEALTHCARE IN SCHOOLS Our goal is to meet children where they are for their health and wellness needs—that’s why we work with Manchester School District to deliver health care directly in the schools. ABOUT THE PROGRAM We provide weekly mental health counseling and mentorship to K-12 students in Manchester School District’s participating elementary, middle, and high schools. Each partnering school has a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) who can work with your family to assess your needs and help you connect with these services and any necessary supports outside of the school district. The School-based Counseling Program provides full mental health assessments and treatment planning with a goal to enhance the overall physical, emotional, and educational well-being of children. We continually foster opportunities to build strong and meaningful connections with their families, schools, and communities. We're fully integrated into the Manchester School District and its "Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavioral Health and Wellness" (MTSS-B), which provides a comprehensive system of social, emotional, and behavioral supports to promote student wellness and improve engagement in learning . Through this integration and collaboration, the School-Based Counseling Program develops individualized treatment plans and provides interventions to support success. By working with the school district and incorporating elements of MTSS-B, school-based BHCs work within the school to promote improved behaviors and functioning for students in need of additional school support. School-Based Counseling Program HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK? Our Amoskeag Health school-based clinicians meet one-on-one with students weekly (for about 20-50 minutes, depending on the level of services required) to provide brief counseling, individualized support, and/or mentoring. They also help coordinate community resources to help students reach their goals, improve their mental health, and their overall health and well-being. Our clinicians stay in touch with Manchester School District! They work directly with the students’ teachers to schedule sessions around their classes. If it’s more convenient, our school-based clinicians can also meet with your child, at Amoskeag Health, summer programs, or via telehealth. The goal of this program is to follow your child through graduation, as research tells us that long-term, supportive relationships increase a child’s chance for success; however, the length of counseling treatment is ultimately based on the individual needs of each participant. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD FIT – NOW WHAT? Great! Students who want to be a part of the program do not need to be patients at Amoskeag Health, but they must obtain parental/guardian consent. If you would like your child to participate, please call 603-626-9500 and mention that you're interested in school-based counseling at your child's school. The representative will coordinate next steps with you. School-Based Vision Program Amoskeag Health’s Family Eye Care Center partners with Beech Street and Gossler Street Elementary Schools in the Manchester School District to provide eye care for students. Nurses complete a vision screening and refer students to our Eye Care Center for further care. We can offer services to students even if they don’t have a primary care provider at Amoskeag Health. A sliding fee scale is available to make our services affordable, transportation can be arranged if needed, and some students may qualify for free glasses. Our goal is to help every student see clearly, so they can do their best in school. Important Note About Insurance: If your child is currently enrolled in an insurance plan, the health plan will be billed for these services, and you might owe a co-pay or deductible depending on the plan’s benefits. If your child is not insured, Amoskeag Health can help you identify insurance options or determine a discounted fee using our income-based sliding fee scale.

Discover language assistance services at Amoskeag Health. We provide support for non-English speakers and those with limited English proficiency, ensuring clear communication and access to quality healthcare for everyone. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE For patients who speak a language other than English, Amoskeag Health offers language assistance free of charge. Please call 603-626-9500 . For patients who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, TTY assistance is available. Please call 711 or 1-800-735-2964 . We believe that everyone has the right to communicate in their own language. At Amoskeag Health, we do our best to make sure that our staff and patients have the ability to talk to one another, even if they speak different languages. We Can Help Amoskeag Health provides high quality, professional language assistance to patients through: Staff Interpreters Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Over the phone interpreter services that are available for patients during appointments If you need an interpreter for your next appointment, please call 603-626-9500 . Staff interpreters may be available in the following languages: Spanish Portuguese Nepali Arabic Bosnian We also contract with selected agencies to provide face-to-face Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and over the phone interpreter services in locations where we do not have staff interpreters available. Language Interpretation & Translation Amoskeag Health serves Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patients through: • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certified sign language interpreters • Written communication and visual aids (Patient Portal online access) • Adaptive electronic equipment such as Video Remote Interpreters Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Communication Services Explore Other Helpful Pages Pay Your Bill Transportation Assistance Pay Your Bill Financial Assistance

IMPORTANT UPDATE At Amoskeag Health, we are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients while making strategic decisions for our future. As part of our commitment to improving and streamlining services, we will close our McGregor Street location on Friday, November 22, 2024. This closure is part of a temporary consolidation of our locations, as we look ahead to the future opening of the Mark Stebbins Community Center on the West Side of Manchester. McGregor Street Location Closure The McGregor Street site is our smallest location and has played an important role over the years. During the pandemic, it served as our only acute care site, allowing us to deliver essential services safely. However, since early 2023, McGregor has only been open part-time, focusing primarily on wellness visits due to its limited size. Since March 2020, many of our patients from the west side have been receiving their care at our three other locations on Hollis Street, Elm Street, and Tarrytown Road. These larger sites offer a wider range of services, allowing us to meet patient needs more effectively. The closure of McGregor will allow us to strengthen and focus our care at these larger facilities. Why Are We Closing McGregor? While McGregor is closing, this decision is part of a larger plan for the future. We are preparing for the development of the Mark Stebbins Community Center, which will provide expanded facilities and services with easy access for residents on the West Side. We are very excited about plans for the Mark Stebbins Community Center and the opportunities it will bring. Plans for the Future The McGregor Street location will close on Friday, November 22, 2024. As we approach the closure date, patients with appointments scheduled at McGregor will be contacted to reschedule their appointments at one of our other locations. Moving forward, all future appointments will also take place at these sites, where patients can continue to see their regular provider. If transportation to any of the three locations is a concern, we will help arrange transportation to ensure care remains uninterrupted. Next Steps for Patients Closing the McGregor site allows us to allocate resources more effectively and continue delivering comprehensive care at our larger locations. This decision supports our ongoing efforts to provide high-quality care and ensures the financial sustainability of our services as we prepare for the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at (603) 626-9500. Thank you for your support as we work to strengthen integrated healthcare services to our community. Supporting Quality Care

Explore the various Amoskeag Health locations to find the nearest facility for your healthcare needs. Our comprehensive list includes addresses, contact information, and services offered at each location to help you access quality care conveniently. LOCATIONS Hollis Street 145 Hollis Street Manchester, NH 03101 603-626-9500 Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM (virtual appointments 5-7 PM) Wednesday: 8 AM – 7 PM Thursday: 8 AM – 8 PM Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 8 AM – 5 PM, every other Saturday (Open 8/15, 8/29) Sunday: CLOSED The Dr. Selma Deitch Center for Children & Teens 1245 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 603-626-9500 Monday-Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED Parking Options Tarrytown Road 184 Tarrytown Road Manchester, NH 03103 603-626-9500 Monday - Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED ProHealth 2 Wall Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-626-9500 Monday: 8 AM – 4 PM Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 1 PM – 4 PM Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 1 PM – 4 PM Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED Coming September 2026! Mark Stebbins Community Center 306 Kimball Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-626-9500 Need to talk to a doctor when we are closed? Please call 603-626-9500 to reach our answering service. We have a 24-hour on-call doctor who will return your call as soon as possible. In cases of inclement weather, Amoskeag Health will announce all closures and delays on our website, WMUR Channel 9 (television), and the WMUR website . We also announce closures and delays on our Facebook page.