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.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Web Page Launched
/by Alice ElyThe Public Health Council recently launched a new web page with childhood lead poisoning prevention resources. The page contains information for parents, caregivers, property owners, and landlords. It provides links to the best state, regional, and national resources to learn about childhood lead poisoning prevention. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. However, nearly 1 million children […]
Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps Has Been Busy in Vermont
/by Alice ElyThe Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized into local units to improve the health and safety of their communities, especially in times of natural disasters and other emergencies. The MRC network comprises more than 190,000 volunteers in roughly 800 units located throughout the United States and its territories. Now in […]
Caregivers May Face Isolation This Winter
/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
/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
/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
/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
/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 […]