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.
2016 Free Flu Vaccine Clinics
/by Alice ElyMascoma Valley Health Initiative (MVHI) and the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley are pleased to offer four FREE flu vaccine clinics in September and October this year. Annual influenza vaccination provides powerful protection to yourself, your family members, and all the people you come in contact with throughout the “flu season.” Many people agree […]
Student Interns Get Real-World Public Health Training
/by Alice ElyFor the past 18 months, Emma Hartswick, one of the student interns profiled in this article, has worked with the Public Health Council as an Upper Valley Social Entrepreneurship Fellow from the Dartmouth Center for Service. She has been a real asset to our work and we look forward to having her back on staff […]
It’s Hot Outside! Reducing Heat-Related Illness
/by Alice ElyReducing Heat-Related Illness in Older Adults As the temperature goes up, so do the risks of getting sick from being too hot. Temperatures as low as 75 F can contribute to heat-related illness, particularly among those who are active and for some people with special needs. Temperatures inside can also be much higher than temperatures […]
“Serve Local” with Upper Valley Strong
/by Emma HartswickAfter Tropical Storm Irene, temporary Long-Term Recovery Committees popped up all across the state to help coordinate support for flood victims, and Upper Valley Strong (UVS) was one. When a localized flood hit the Upper Valley again in 2013, UVS immediately jumped in to coordinate relief efforts and support volunteers and homeowners. UVS aligned with […]
Major Updates to NHHealthCost.org Website
/by Alice ElyThe New Hampshire Insurance Department recently announced major consumer-oriented updates to its nationally recognized health cost transparency website, NHHealthCost.org. NH residents can use the website to search and compare the cost estimates of medical and dental procedures and retail prescription drug costs. Medical care can be costly, and most people may not know what they […]
Report on Climate and Health Forum
/by Emma HartswickFollowing up on the Upper Valley Adaptation Workgroup’s recent Climate Change Impacts to Health Forum, the Valley News reported on the productive discussion and information sharing that took place during the evening. Though the event began with education around how the climate is changing in our region, presenter Erich Osterberg, a climatologist at Dartmouth College, […]
Upper Valley Trails – Inside and Out
/by Emma HartswickIt’s beginning to feel a lot like spring time here in the Upper Valley! Though we’ve experienced fewer sub freezing days then last winter, the warmer temperatures and the first scents and sights of spring always feel like a refreshing beginning. But while the Upper Valley usually provides plenty of opportunities for winter recreation and […]