Vermont's Emergency Medical Services system – or EMS – responds to medical emergencies daily. EMS is an integrated system for emergency medical treatment and transportation of sick and injured patients. The Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services works on behalf...
For Immediate Release: October 12, 2023 Media Contact : Ben Truman | Public Health Communication Officer Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 | AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Public Input Sought for Future of Regional Emergency Medical Services in Vermont BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont...
Vermont Emergency Operations Center For Immediate Release: July 13, 2023 Media Contact: Vermont State Emergency Operations Center, vtjic@vermont.gov Vermont Reports First Confirmed Flood-Related Fatality BERLIN, VT – The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed the first death related to the...
For Immediate Release: July 13, 2023 Media Contact : Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Guidance for Vermont Flood Recovery Health and Safety Health and safety information is at HealthVermont.gov/Flood BURLINGTON, VT – As the...
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2023 Media Contacts : Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Honors its Emergency Medical Service Providers EMS awards highlight the contribution of individuals and services to public health BURLINGTON...
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2023 Media Contact : Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Honors its Emergency Medical Service Providers EMS awards highlight the contribution of individuals and services to public health BURLINGTON...
The Vermont Health Alert Network (VTHAN) is an alert and mass notification system that improves public health communication and situational awareness within the State of Vermont.
The Vermont Crisis Standards of Care Plan is intended to provide an ethical and operational framework for the development of statewide resource allocation and clinical guidelines in the context of a catastrophic disaster or massive public health emergency in which...
The Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (VHEPC) is a multi-disciplinary partnership that collaborates with its members, stakeholders, and surrounding communities to improve and expand emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Learn more and become a member.
Learn more about how the Health Department helps health care partners in preparing and responding to public health emergencies.