Our Mission is to improve the health of Upper Valley residents through shared public health initiatives and services within a network of community stakeholders.
Our Mission is to improve the health of Upper Valley residents through shared public health initiatives and services within a network of community stakeholders.
Building on Momentum: How PHC’s Legislative Event Led to Policy Briefs
/by Alice ElyFollowing PHC’s legislative event, our team took the conversations and concerns raised by policymakers and went deeper. Through additional research and analysis, we developed a series of policy briefs to provide legislators with actionable insights on key public health challenges. These briefs offer evidence-based recommendations to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. Below are summaries […]
Public Health Challenges in the Upper Valley: Insights and Policy Pathways
/by Alice ElyWorking Together for a Healthier Community The Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) recently brought together local policymakers, public health leaders, and community advocates for its annual legislative event. This gathering is all about finding solutions to some of our region’s most pressing health challenges—and sparking collaboration to create lasting change. By sharing […]
Awards and New Members at PHC Annual Meeting 2024
/by Alice ElyOn November 15, 2024, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) Board of Directors held their annual meeting at Hypertherm with 54 community members and public health advocates in attendance. During the business portion of the meeting, Bise Wood Saint Eugene, of Lebanon, was elected to serve a 3-year term on the Board. […]
Cross-Class Collaboration for Action on Poverty and Inequity
/by Alice ElyThere are so many important conversations happening about poverty and inequality in the Upper Valley, but how often do we get to have them as peers in an intentionally cross-class space? Over the past two years, a group of partners has introduced Cross-Class Collaboration for Action on Poverty and Inequity as a training program for […]
Working to Get the Lead Out of our Kids!
/by Alice ElyThe Greater Upper Valley Integrated Services Team (GUVIST) has recently convened a Lead Poisoning Prevention Network to explore ways to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in the Upper Valley. Membership includes representatives from the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley, the Vermont Department of Health (VDH), The Vermont and New Hampshire WIC Programs, […]
Understanding Recovery and Substance Use Disorder Better
/by Alice ElyWould having a better understanding of how the recovery process works for people with substance misuse disorders make you more supportive of the services they need?
2024 PHC Flu Vaccine Clinics Are Coming!
/by Alice ElyOnce again, partner organizations across the Upper Valley are coming together to provide seasonal flu vaccine to our community members.