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.
Caregivers May Face Isolation This Winter
/0 Comments/in News /by Alice ElySunday Seniors: This winter may be tough for caregivers By Liz Sauchelli Valley News Staff Writer Published: 11/14/2020 In the spring and summer, there was a bit of a reprieve. The warmer weather made it easier for many older adults — and their caregivers — to spend time outside and socialize. But as the temperatures […]
October Was Flu Vaccine Month in the Upper Valley
/0 Comments/in News /by Alice ElyThis fall in the Upper Valley there have been many opportunities for residents to get seasonal flu vaccine. This year, getting vaccinated against the flu is more important than ever. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot afford to overburden the health care system with flu-related hospitalizations. Also, because the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are […]
Windsor Enacts Smoke/Vape Free Policy
/0 Comments/in News /by Alice ElyAs of September 2020, Windsor, Vermont will have smoke/vape free town-owned parks and lands. In addition, any events sponsored by the town or held on town property will fall under the policy. The policy ban includes smoking and vaping of tobacco, nicotine products, and marijuana. What Prompted The New Policy? There is no safe level […]
PHC Expands Advocacy Capacity Through Online Resources
/0 Comments/in News /by Alice ElyIn the months following the advocacy training held in March, the Public Health Council worked to build out two online advocacy initiatives: a newsletter and a directory of public policy-related organizations. The organizations highlighted are involved in policy work on the priority health issues for the Upper Valley and operate in either Vermont, New Hampshire, […]
Governor Phil Scott Announces the State of Vermont is Distributing 300,000 Free Cloth Face Coverings
/0 Comments/in News /by Alice ElyMontpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced that the State of Vermont will distribute up to 300,000 cloth face coverings to the public, emergency responders and select agencies throughout the month of August. The State Emergency Operations Center procured the masks from those donated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department […]