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.
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 […]
PHC Partners in Statewide Initiative to Keep New Hampshire Healthy
/by Alice Ely#MaskUpNewHampshire Initiative Focuses on Reducing the Community Transmission of COVID-19 As part of a collaborative effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the state and keep our Upper Valley healthy, the Public Health Council is partnering with business and organizations statewide on a grassroots movement to encourage the use of face masks in public […]
Upper Valley MRC Supports COVID-19 Testing
/by Alice ElySince May, the Vermont Department of Health has sponsored weekly COVID-19 testing clinics for the asymptomatic public. Residents and visitors regularly register for these clinics for many reasons. People want to visit loved ones who are high risk, reduce their quarantine period, attend a summer camp, or protect themselves while working at a high-risk business. […]
Police Recognized for Response to Persons Affected by Mental Illness
/by Alice ElyThe Hartford Police Department is pleased to announce the successful completion of the “One Mind Pledge”, a commitment the department entered to improve our response to those affected by mental health issues. The pledge is part of an initiative started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a professional association representing law enforcement […]