St. Albans

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 Highlights

• Farm to School (BFA Fairfax School featured)
• Healthy Roots Collaborative
• Enosburg Vital Village Project
• RiseVT Franklin-Grand Isle
• Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

Important Links

Worksite Wellnes
3-4-50: Prevent Chronic Disease
Learn about chronic disease prevention locally

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The St. Albans 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 Northwestern Medical Center (NMC), help exercise hospital plans and serve on the NMC Emergency Preparedness Committee. 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 802-524-7970.

Medical Reserve Corps

The Northwest Vermont Medical Reserve Corp (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

ChARM

We participate in ChARM, an inter-disciplinary and cross-agency team whose purpose is to improve health and safety outcomes for children born to mothers with a history of opiate dependence. This is achieved by coordinating medical, substance abuse and other community-based supports. The ChARM team meets monthly to coordinate care for pregnant and parenting mothers in recovery from opiate addiction. 

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

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The St. Albans 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! 

Learn more

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 

Learn more

Tick Activity in Vermont 
 

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We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Franklin and Grand Isle 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

• Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
• Franklin West Supervisory Union
• Maple Run Unified School District
• Missisquoi Valley School District
• Grand Isle Supervisory Union

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Your Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant works with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through:

• Community organizing
• Program planning and consultation
• Presentations and training
• Community grants information and guidance
• Information and referral

Local Partners

Franklin County Caring Communities provide coordination of prevention partnerships in our community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.

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

• Franklin Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center
• Missisquoi Valley School District 
• Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union 
• Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
• Northwestern Medical Center
• Northwest Regional Planning  
• United Way of Franklin County
• Turning Point of Franklin County

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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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.

Apply today!

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. Or, 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 802-524-7970 for more details.

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

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St. Albans 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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