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.
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.
Measles Cases on the Rise
/by Alice ElyUpdate on July 10, 2024: The Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont continue to see a small number of measles cases, with 2 more cases reported in just the past few days. Please be aware of your risks, whether you are vaccinated or not. Additional information is available at: Two new measles […]
Promoting Youth Engagement and Advocacy
/by Alice ElyIn 2022, the NH Charitable Foundation announced a pilot grant opportunity available to the 13 Regional Public Health Networks (RPHN) in New Hampshire that focused on public health community engagement and advocacy. According to the Foundation, they had come to understand that “community-based partners working to advance public health and behavioral health equity are often […]
Workforce Crisis Needs Policy Solutions
/by Alice ElyThe Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) hosted the Upper Valley Bi-State Legislative Breakfast on Monday, November 6, 2023. The purpose was to provide state-level legislators from the Upper Valley region with information, stories, and policy guidance on the many levels and layers of workforce challenges impacting health and wellbeing in our region. […]