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.
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 […]
PHC is Hiring: Part-Time Business Administrator
/by Alice ElyThe 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
/by Alice ElyDartmouth 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
/by Alice ElyThis 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 […]