The Health Department provides expert medical consultation, educational materials, and medications to treat active TB disease and latent TB infection – at no charge to the patient.
Statutes and Rules
Emergency Medical Services in Vermont are subject to several rules and statutes. The following are...
Vermont's Response to Opioids
Addressing opioid overdose takes a comprehensive and holistic approach Opioids – such as prescription painkillers...
COVID-19 Guidance for Health Care Professionals
What to do if you suspect a patient has COVID-19 and find links to topics...
Polio
Polio is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. Most U.S. adults...
COVID-19 Therapeutics
Health care professionals can find information and resources on the various therapeutic options available for...
Resources for Health Care Professionals
A predicted 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease in 2050, dramatically impacting the lives...
Mpox (Human Monkeypox Virus)
Learn about mpox, like how it spreads from person to person, symptoms of the illness...
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...
Long Term Care and Group Living Settings
Find guidance for long-term care facilities and other group settings on what to do if...
Cannabis Information for Health Care Providers
What medical professionals need to know about cannabis.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide touches the lives of many Vermonters. Our intentional self-harm and death by suicide rates...
Opioid Prescribing and MOUD
Information on opioid prescribing and medication for opioid use disorder.
Resources to Help Patients
Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other...
Substance Use and Older Adults
Substance misuse in Vermonters age 65 and older is increasing. Be aware of unhealthy substance...
Using the Vermont Asthma Action Plan
Everyone with asthma – especially children and teens – should have an up-to-date Asthma Action...
Reportable Disease Data
Health care providers in Vermont are required to report certain infectious diseases to the Health...
Resources for Health Professionals
Patients who have low socioeconomic status are most at risk for oral disease and have...
Workforce Development
Supporting the development and maintenance of a qualified, competent and numerable alcohol and drug professional...
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)/Clinician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (COLST)
Find instructions and order forms for a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) or Clinician Orders for...
Frequently Asked Questions & Important Links
Check out these frequently asked questions about medical licensure or certification in Vermont.
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and...
Dental and Primary Care
More than 200 primary care practices and 350+ individual and group dental practices are located...
Shortages and Designations
We gather data on 40+ health care professions. From this we can calculate ratios of...
EMS Pediatric Readiness
Pediatric emergency incidents comprise approximately 5% of all prehospital emergency medical services calls in Vermont...
File a Complaint
The Board investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct and may issue reprimands or revoke, suspend or...
Statutes, Rules, Policies & Newsletters
Here you will find links to statutes, rules, policies and resources to help you find...
Board Meetings & Board Members
The dates listed on this schedule are provided for the convenience of those interested in...
Board Actions
The Board of Medical Practice is committed to protecting the public, promoting good practice, and...
Applications, Licensing & Fees
Here are the forms and information required for medical licensure and certification in Vermont. You...
Look Up A Health Professional
Use the eLicense system to find public information about physicians, physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants or...
Rural Health Resources
The State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care works with and supports rural hospitals...
Promoting Interoperability Program
Electronic reporting allows Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals with certified electronic medical records to meet...
Loan Repayment & Scholarships
A variety of federal and state funded educational loan repayment and scholarship programs are available...
Hospital Report Cards
Consumers can make informed decisions when choosing a Vermont hospital by using Hospital Report Cards.
Electronic Death Registration System
The EDRS has increased efficiency in the death reporting process, reducing the time it takes...
Resources for Health Care Professionals and Partners
The Health Department provides expert medical consultation, educational materials, and medications to treat active TB...
Flu Information For Health Care Professionals
Find guidance on the use of rapid flu tests, antiviral medication, infection control and how...
X-rays
X-ray instruments are insepected regularly, and x-ray facilities are licensed to protect the public from...
Resources for Health Professionals
Through good nutrition, WIC helps ensure optimal health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and...
Resources for Educators and Providers
The Health Department works with a number of State and community partners on research, quality...
Create An Adolescent-Friendly Practice
As children move toward adolescence and young adulthood, the office space once thought of as...
School Health Resources
Find more information on a variety of state and national school nursing and school health...
Resources for Educators and Providers
There are key resources for health professionals related to Vermont’s infants and young children. Find...
Resources for Educators and Providers
Did you know people who have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime were more...
Substance Use Messaging Resources
Health campaigns related to alcohol and other drug use. Resources for grantees and partners.
Treatment Provider Certification
Certification and operational requirement rule for Health Department approved and preferred providers.
Physical Activity & Nutrition Publications
We publish quarterly newsletters, several toolkits, data briefs, and other resources on physical activity, nutrition...
Through good nutrition, WIC helps ensure optimal health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and families with infants and young children.
Patients who have low socioeconomic status are most at risk for oral disease and have the least access to dental care. Many people who don’t receive regular dental care rely on their primary care physician to tell them if there...
Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other drugs.
The State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care works with and supports rural hospitals, clinics and health care providers to improve access to health care for all Vermonters.
Find more information on a variety of state and national school nursing and school health services.
We gather data on 40+ health care professions. From this we can calculate ratios of population to provider full-time equivalents, identify and direct resources to areas of greatest need.
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and evaluating school health services.
Emergency Medical Services in Vermont are subject to several rules and statutes. The following are links to relevant documents.
Here you will find links to statutes, rules, policies and resources to help you find the answers to questions about medical practice in Vermont.