Newport

We work with community organizations, municipal and regional planners, schools and health care providers. We begin with conversations to learn what is important to our community. From there, we find ways to weave in health and wellness improvements that fit the priorities of our towns, such as economic development. 

Learn about chronic disease prevention locally

Local Highlights

• Healthy Foods:  Health Care Shares:  North Country Hospital and Vermont Youth Conservation Corps team up to provide food as prescriptions to increase health.
• Physical Activity:  The Wellness Center offers affordable exercise classes for every age and ability.
• Walk/Bike Path:  The Newport-Beebe Bike Path (about 6 miles in length), starts in Downtown Newport, winds its way through the city and connects with the old railroad line.

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We work with local, state, and federal partners to prepare for public health emergencies in Orleans and northern Essex Counties. We provide support and participate in hospital preparedness with North Country Hospital, help exercise hospital plans and serve on the NCH Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted

During certain public health emergencies, the Newport Local Health Office will set up a site for distributing medications. The site, called a “point of distribution” or POD site, helps the Health Department get medicine to people who need it as quickly as possible.

Are you a large local business or organization interested in becoming a distribution site? Contact our office at 802-334-6707.

Medical Reserve Corps

The Northeast Kingdom Medical Reserve Corps (NEK MRC) is a community-based program of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living throughout the year and to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers set up and staff first aid stations at events, provide first aid and help community members prepare for emergencies. 

MRC volunteers strengthen our community’s health and resiliency in the face of an emergency. You do not need to be in the medical field to volunteer.

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Learn more about becoming an MRC volunteer.
Vermont Alert
Health Information in many languages

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The Newport Local Health office offers immunizations at no charge to people under 65 who are uninsured, experiencing significant barriers to access, or patients of a medical practice that cannot receive vaccines through the Vermont Vaccines for Children & Adults program.

Contact us to schedule! 

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Local Immunization Work
Immunization Nurses in Local Health Offices
Vaccines: Your Best Defense Against Serious Illness
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses

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We work with schools, childcare programs, shelters, hospitals, summer camps, long-term care facilities, employee health teams, provider offices, and others on infectious disease questions and concerns.

Are you a health care provider? 

How to report diseases and laboratory finings
Reportable disease list

Vermont Department of Health Laboratory
VDH Lab Customer Service: 802-338-4724 

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Tick Activity in Vermont 
 

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We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. To find out more about the many ways the Health Department, schools and school nurses support health at school see the Healthy at School page.

Local Education Agencies

• Essex North Supervisory Union
• North Country Supervisory Union

• Orleans Central Supervisory Union

   

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Resources

Prescription Drug Disposal
Prevention for Stronger Schools
MyTime
Vermont Prevention Lead Organizations

Regional Substance Misuse Prevention Consultants work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents, and youth. 

Below are the community partners in your area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!

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Over half the new babies and 40% of pregnant women in Vermont benefit from WIC. Our Newport Local Health Office serves about 1,000 individuals in Orleans and Northern Essex counties.

Learn about WIC in Local Health offices
WIC in Vermont
Translations of WIC information
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Apply today!

Vermont WIC Online Application

Appointments are currently offered over the phone, via video, or in person in our Newport office. We have partnered with North Country Pediatrics to offer WIC services during children’s well-care visits. Please call our office to find an appointment that's most convenient for you: 802-334-4390 

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Newport Local Health Office is a part of the Drinking Water Drop-Off Program. 

• Our office does not provide water testing kits. For information on ordering water test kits, see How to Test Your Drinking Water.
• Plan to drop off or ship your water samples the same day you collect them. Some samples may need to remain cold for testing. 
• Drop-off times are Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Samples are not accepted on Fridays, state holidays, or the day before state holidays. 

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