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.
Community Resilience Organizations
/by UV Public Health CouncilCommunity Resilience Organizations – lovingly called CROs – was born from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. As we watched the response to Irene, we recognized that those most impacted by climate disasters and climate change should be supported by a justice-oriented grassroots organizing hub. So, we built one. We work with individuals, […]
Telling Our Story
/by UV Public Health CouncilTelling My Story is an exploration of our shared humanity through the use of the arts, storytelling, and performance. We have worked with many communities including people incarcerated, immigrant women, women in recovery from substance use, students, and many more. By bringing disconnected communities together, we work to break down visible and invisible social walls. […]
One Heart Wellness Cooperative
/by UV Public Health CouncilOne Heart Wellness believes that every moment is an opportunity to choose wellness and balance and find harmony. We are a health cooperative that works in Windsor, Vermont – and surrounding areas – to provide whole person care in the form of: yoga, martial arts, dancing, massage, acupuncture, meditation, nutrition counseling, discussion groups and a […]
White River Junction BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ Storytelling for Health Equity
/by UV Public Health CouncilIt is crucial that health systems create intentional space and time to listen to the communities they are responsible for serving. This storytelling series was designed to honor and share the stories of underserved populations. They were thoughtfully facilitated and attended by combinations of community members and BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA2s+ health providers. There were opportunities […]
Elects Board Members at Annual Meeting
/by Alice ElyOn November 17, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley (PHC) Board of Directors held their annual meeting at Harvest Hill’s Dwinnell Room with about 35 community members and public health advocates in attendance. During the business portion of the meeting, departing board members Roberta Berner (West Lebanon), Nicole Coleman (Lebanon), Dan Fraser (White […]
2023 Community Flu Vaccine Clinics
/by Alice ElyEach 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
/by Alice ElyEvery 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 […]