Southern NH Medical Center – Nashua

Healthcare · New Hampshire · Paid

Southern NH Medical Center is a full-service hospital in Nashua with a 24/7 emergency room, inpatient care, primary and specialty clinics, and community health programs. Fathers can visit the Prospect Street campus anytime for emergencies or call 603-577-2000 for scheduled services and financial counseling. Bring photo ID, insurance card if you have one, and a list of current medications. Charity care and payment plans available for patients meeting income guidelines.

Contact & Details

Address: 8 Prospect St, Nashua, NH 03060

Phone: 603-577-2000

Hours: 24/7 ER

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About Healthcare for Fathers

Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.

Healthcare in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with a strong self-help website for pro se fathers.

More Healthcare in New Hampshire

  • Healthcare.gov – NH Marketplace — Healthcare.gov is the federal health insurance marketplace where New Hampshire residents can compare plans, check eligibility for premium su
  • Amoskeag Health – Manchester — Amoskeag Health is a federally qualified health center in Manchester offering primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental, and pharm
  • Coos County Family Health Services — Coos County Family Health Services is a federally qualified community health center for the North Country, providing primary care, pediatric
  • Concord Hospital – Community Health — Concord Hospital offers affordable primary and specialty care for Concord-area residents through its community health programs, with financi
  • Greater Nashua Dental Connection — Greater Nashua Dental Connection provides free dental care for uninsured and low-income Nashua-area residents, including cleanings, fillings
  • Mid-State Health Center – Plymouth — Mid-State Health Center is a federally qualified community health center providing primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental s

Healthcare — Common Questions

I don't have insurance — where do I go for primary care?
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — every state has them, they charge on sliding-scale based on income, and they cover primary care, dental, mental health, and often pharmacy. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Do I qualify for Medicaid as a single dad?
In Medicaid expansion states, any adult with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies regardless of dependents. In non-expansion states, a custodial parent of a minor may qualify under lower thresholds. Apply at your state's Medicaid agency or through healthcare.gov.
What about an emergency with no insurance?
EMTALA requires every US hospital with an ER to stabilize any emergency regardless of ability to pay. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance (often free care up to 200% FPL). Never skip a real emergency over cost — ask about charity care when you arrive.
Is there help with prescriptions?
Patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers provide free or low-cost meds for uninsured patients. NeedyMeds and RxAssist list them. GoodRx and SingleCare provide discount pricing for uninsured buyers. FQHCs often include 340B pharmacy discounts on-site.