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Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH

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Public health scientist, educator, and policymaker • New Hampshire State Representative (Portsmouth/Newington) www.JenForNH.com www.JenniferMandelbaum.com

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Voting Information Upcoming ElectionMunicipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polling hours - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTThe Office of the City Clerk would greatly appreciate if all general busin...

It’s Election Day, Portsmouth! If you live in Ward 1, polls are open at New Franklin School until 7pm.

You can find more information, including sample ballots, on the City Clerk’s website: www.portsmouthnh.gov/cityclerk/vo...

Happy voting, and best of luck to the candidates! 🇺🇸 #NHPolitics

04.11.2025 16:33 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
AI on the frontlines of care: Clinicians share real thoughts
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By Nele Jessel, MD
October 30, 2025

AI on the frontlines of care: Clinicians share real thoughts Picture of a clinician working on a laptop By Nele Jessel, MD October 30, 2025

Does AI help clinicians care for their patients, or does it get in the way?

This article from Nele Jessel, MD draws on recent athenahealth research on AI use in ambulatory care – moving beyond sentiment to real-world practice.

Learn more: www.athenahealth.com/athenainstit...

31.10.2025 15:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black Volvo with the bumper sticker “Elect Moira Rose Town Council

Black Volvo with the bumper sticker “Elect Moira Rose Town Council

Municipal election season.

30.10.2025 17:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What an inspiring day! 💡

Thank you to everyone who joined us for NHFPI’s 10th Annual Budget & Policy Conference — Working Hard and Falling Behind: The High Cost of Living in New Hampshire.

👉 Explore the session slides & read the research at buff.ly/xWiFzvg #NHPolitics

28.10.2025 14:32 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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New N.H. wilderness preserve protects 2,000 acres along Appalachian Trail - The Boston Globe No logging will be allowed on the land, allowing old growth forests to return.

“The value that people have come to love about the Appalachian Trail is inherently at risk because so much of the surrounding lands that you look at when you’re on the trail itself are private, and they’re at risk of various uses,” said Jon Leibowitz, president and CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust.

21.10.2025 20:39 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Picture of yellow house and leafy trees on the outskirts of Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth, NH 🍂

21.10.2025 21:18 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What a beautiful day to come together with fellow Democrats united to serve and lift up working families! #NHPolitics

18.10.2025 16:31 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Sure does. @chrispappasnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics

18.10.2025 12:33 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Put your hands in the air if Fall is your favorite season 🎃🍂

09.10.2025 20:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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PODCAST: A House Democrat Speaks! Rep. Mandelbaum on NH Politics and the Democratic Party - NH Journal New Hampshire - PODCAST: A House Democrat Speaks! Rep. Mandelbaum on NH Politics and the Democratic Party - NH Journal - Politics

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, NH Journal invited every NH Democrat to join their podcast and talk. Out of hundreds, I was the only one who said yes.

It wasn’t about agreement, but about showing up. We can’t rebuild trust if we only talk to people who already agree with us.

Listen here ⬇️

04.10.2025 14:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Hampshire needs science-based leadership in health policy • New Hampshire Bulletin we are deeply concerned about threats to clear, science-based information resulting from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and other public health leaders.

Commentary from Dr. Dax C. Volle of the NH Psychiatric Society: "In the current environment, we urge providers and patients to seek guidance from authoritative and trusted sources that remain committed to an evidence-based and transparent approach to health care." #NHPolitics

29.09.2025 14:15 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Government Shutdown Information | Congressman Chris Pappas If a funding bill is not passed by the end of the day on September 30, 2025, the government will shut down.

I know many of you have questions and concerns about how a government shutdown will affect you and your family. I hear you, I’m fighting for you, and my offices remain open to assist you.

Check out my website for more information and Frequently Asked Questions: pappas.house.gov/shutdown

01.10.2025 13:12 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Cost of Dismantling Public Health Cuts to public health raise costs for everyone. Learn why prevention, vaccines, and family planning save money and protect New Hampshire communities.

Smart investment in public health keeps NH families safe and our economy strong. #NHPolitics

www.nhhealthcostinitiative.org/blog/the-cos...

29.09.2025 11:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
$12.3M New Franklin School upgrades aim to fix 'unacceptable' space constraints New Franklin School upgrades would bring it up to level of Portsmouth's other two elementary schools, officials say.

As your State Rep, I support the Portsmouth School Board’s decision to explore expanding New Franklin School.
Students are learning in hallways and makeshift spaces because the building no longer meets their needs. Every child deserves a safe, modern place to learn. #NHPolitics

29.09.2025 11:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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20 years ago, thousands of brave men and women stood up to save the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from closure. Today, we spent a beautiful afternoon celebrating the anniversary of its removal from the Base Realignment and Closure List.

27.09.2025 19:37 — 👍 14    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Now’s the time to start preparing for the upcoming respiratory virus season. Swipe to learn more about respiratory viruses, the importance of vaccination, and the science behind keeping our vaccines safe and effective. @ph-comms.bsky.social

28.09.2025 23:13 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Medicaid cuts have dominated NH headlines this year. Here’s what’s actually happening. • New Hampshire Bulletin Lawmakers on both the federal and state level in New Hampshire have spent much of 2025 workshopping and debating changes and cuts to Medicaid, the nation’s public health care program for people with l...

🚨 NH Medicaid changes could strip coverage from up to 29k residents. Work rules, premiums, and copays take effect soon.

Learn more: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/09/09/m... #NHPolitics @willskipworth.bsky.social

28.09.2025 22:57 — 👍 22    🔁 9    💬 1    📌 1
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Federal vaccination policy changes put New Hampshire’s health at risk - The Boston Globe The recent shifts threaten to undermine decades of progress in protecting New Hampshire families from preventable diseases, writes state representative.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human services’ retreat on vaccines fuels confusion, costs, and inequity. Granite Staters deserve clear, science-based leadership to keep our communities safe.

My latest in the @globenh.bsky.social:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/23/m... #NHPolitics

25.09.2025 19:31 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Congratulations to the Portsmouth Democrats for another successful banquet! I loved having you in my district to connect, celebrate our wins, and chart the path forward. #NHPolitics

21.09.2025 20:51 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum interviewed on Elected Women Across America podcast — Jennifer Mandelbaum for State Representative We’re featuring new voices for our new season, and in this episode Brenna sits down with two somewhat newly elected women from different parts of the country, Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum of New...

Recent updates: Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum interviewed on Elected Women Across America podcast. #NHPolitics

jenfornh.com/news-updates...

21.09.2025 20:41 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum graduates from CSG East’s Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy — Jennifer Mandelbaum for State Representative Each year, 30 state and provincial officials from the 18 CSG Eastern Region member jurisdictions gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy (ELA). This...

Recent updates: Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum graduates from CSG East’s Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy. #NHPolitics

jenfornh.com/news-updates...

21.09.2025 20:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum completes YEO Jordan-Huerta Women’s Leadership Fellowship — Jennifer Mandelbaum for State Representative Our 2025 Cohort of Jordan-Huerta Fellows was a diverse and powerful group of elected women fighting for truth, justice, and The American Way in communities across the country.

Recent updates: Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum completes YEO Jordan-Huerta Women’s Leadership Fellowship. #NHPolitics

jenfornh.com/news-updates...

21.09.2025 20:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What do Kennedy’s policies mean for NH as medical organizations call for his resignation? • New Hampshire Bulletin Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many physician organizations have repeatedly expressed concerns that his actions in this role…

Commentary from Dr. Patrick Ho: "It is clear that the public health landscape for Granite Staters will be affected by shifting federal policies." #NHPolitics

20.09.2025 13:30 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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What a lovely evening with @maurasullivan.bsky.social and her supporters. Maura has the Washington experience and the grit we need in Congress to fight for Granite Staters and all Americans 🇺🇸 #NHPolitics

16.09.2025 23:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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You’re invited! Join us for the Portsmouth Democratic Committee’s Annual Banquet on Sept. 19. It will be an evening of community, inspiration, and momentum as we look ahead to the important work in 2025 and beyond.

Reserve your spot today! secure.actblue.com/donate/ports... #NHPolitics

28.08.2025 16:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Health breakthroughs depend on stable funding. Arbitrary NIH grant cancellations threaten lives, jobs, and U.S. competitiveness. It’s time for reform.

Read our full Position Statement: ➡️ www.sbm.org/UserFiles/fi... #PublicHealth #ResearchFunding

11.09.2025 18:46 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We were excited to partner with @usofcare.bsky.social on this report exploring patient and physician perspectives on the expanding role of AI in healthcare.

Findings show cautious optimism from patients & mixed feelings from doctors.

Read it here ⬇️
unitedstatesofcare.org/ai-report-at...

05.09.2025 18:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

#AI may be transforming health care but how do people feel about it?

Our new report with Athenahealth reveals how patients and physicians really feel about AI’s growing role in care.

Check out the report 👇
unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

19.08.2025 14:29 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Today we commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth, a historic moment when New Hampshire stood at the center of global diplomacy. Negotiators from Russia and Japan came together to end a devastating conflict and chart a path toward peace. #NHPolitics

05.09.2025 14:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Happening tonight!

Join Representative Jennifer Mandelbaum for a Legislative Listening Session!

I want to hear directly from you — what issues matter most, what challenges you’re facing, and how I can better serve our community in the upcoming session. #NHPolitics

02.09.2025 17:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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