The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals around the world. APHA builds a collective voice for public health, working to ensure access to health care, protect funding for core public health services, and eliminate health disparities, among a myriad of other issues. The New Hampshire Public Health Association is the NH affiliate of APHA.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS)is a responsible, expert, leadership organization that promotes optimal health and well being for all people in New Hampshire and protects them from illness and injury. DPHS is responsible to serve the public- individuals, families, communities, and organizations- by delivering high quality, evidence-based services.