Brattleboro

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. 

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• We work with local, state, and federal partners to prepare for public health emergencies in Windham County. 
• Emergency Preparedness staff in the Brattleboro District Office perform baseline environmental radiological monitoring related to the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station.
• We provide support for and participate in hospital preparedness with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro Retreat and Grace Cottage Hospital, help exercise hospital plans and serve on their Emergency Preparedness Committees.

Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted

During certain public health emergencies, the Brattleboro 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 Southwestern Vermont 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, such as:

• Building Bright Futures
• Children’s Integrated Services 
• Home Visiting
   

Learn about family and child health work locally

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The Brattleboro 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 

Learn more

Tick Activity in Vermont 
 

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We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Windham County. 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

• Windham Southeast Supervisory Union

• Windham Southwest Supervisory Union

• Windham Central Supervisory Union

Community Partners

• West River Valley Thrives 
• The Collaborative 
• Greater Falls Connections 
• Deerfield Valley Community Partnership

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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How do I join WIC?

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.

Apply today!

Vermont WIC Online Application

Appointments are currently offered over the phone or in person. Please call our office to find an appointment time that's most convenient for you: 802-257-2882.

Brattleboro Local Health Office
232 Main Street, Suite 3
Brattleboro, VT 05301

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

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Brattleboro 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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