Springfield

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.

Local Partners

• Bellows Falls Community Bike Project
• Community Health Team, North Star Health

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Worksite Wellness
A-Z Data Library
3-4-50: Prevent Chronic Disease
Learn about chronic disease prevention locally

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The Springfield Local Health Office works with local partners to prepare, respond and recover from public health emergencies. We provide support and participate in hospital preparedness with our local hospitals, Springfield Hospital and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, and help exercise hospital plans. We work with local, state and federal partners to make sure we are prepared to distribute medicine, supplies and information to residents of Lamoille Valley in a health emergency.

Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted

During certain public health emergencies, the Morrisville 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 802-289-0600.

Medical Reserve Corps

The Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps (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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We serve on teams dedicated to protecting the health and safety of children and families. We collaborate with local health care providers, hospitals and partner organizations to create systems that improve access to care.

Local Highlights

• Home Visiting
• Visiting Nurse Association for Vermont and New Hampshire
• Springfield Area Parent Child Center
• the local Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) group

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Children with Special Health Needs
Building Bright Futures
Help Me Grow
Lactation and Birthing Solutions

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The Springfield 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 findings
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 Southern Windsor and Northern Windham 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

• Springfield School District
• Two Rivers Supervisory Union
• Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
• Windsor Southeast 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. 

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The WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children) provides access to healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and other community resources. You can trust WIC to be your family's nutrition expert during critical periods of growth and development, like pregnancy, infancy and early childhood.

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WIC is for income-eligible Vermont residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a new baby, and children under age 5. Parents, grandparents and foster parents may apply for children in their care. If you or your child is on Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur or 3SquaresVT/SNAP, you can join WIC.

Vermont WIC Online Application

Appointments are currently offered over the phone, via video, or in person. Please call our office at 802-289-0600 for more details.

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

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Springfield 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. - 1:00 p.m.
• Samples are not accepted on Fridays, state holidays, or the day before state holidays. 

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