Recent News and Updates

2023 Community Flu Vaccine Clinics

Each fall, partner organizations across the Upper Valley come together to provide seasonal flu vaccine to our community members. This year is no exception. Many experts predict we will see significant flu transmission this season. And because COVID-19 transmission is ticking up, protecting people from seasonal flu illness is very important. There are numerous options […]

New UV CHIP Released

Every three years, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) and our partners compile a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that highlights work occurring in health care, social service, and many other organizations across our region. In March of 2023, the PHC’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council approved the release of our […]

PHC is Hiring: Part-Time Business Administrator

The Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit coalition of health and human services organizations that works to improve community health by promoting collaboration, advocating for policies and practices that support health, and providing education to partners and community members on priority health concerns. PHC has an office in Lebanon […]

Dartmouth Health Youth Vaping Education and Resources Toolkit Released

Dartmouth Health and the All Together Coalition recently released a toolkit to help anyone interested in supporting teen vaping prevention, education and cessation with evidence-based resources and information: Dartmouth Health Youth Vaping Education and Resources Toolkit Electronic cigarettes or “vapes” are electronic devices that heat liquid (usually containing nicotine, flavoring, and chemicals) that produces an […]

Lebanon Library Partners for Opioid Overdose Prevention

This article first appeared in the Lebanon Times, Winter/Spring 2023 edition (www.thelebanontimes.com). Reprinted with permission. Opioid Overdose Prevention partnership between Dartmouth-Health and Lebanon Public Libraries, By Charlotte Atkinson Here in the Upper Valley, we are very lucky to have access to a wide range of resources, especially those that are found in unexpected places. The […]