Vermont Asthma-friendly School Program Becoming an asthma-friendly school is simple to do and benefits all students and staff—especially those who have been diagnosed with asthma. We know that most schools work hard to create safe and healthy learning environments –...
What medical professionals need to know about cannabis.
More than 200 primary care practices and 350+ individual and group dental practices are located throughout Vermont. Here is information about FQHCs, Rural Health Centers and free clinics.
The Board investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct and may issue reprimands or revoke, suspend or place conditions on professional licenses and certifications, or take action where appropriate to protect public health and safety.
A variety of federal and state funded educational loan repayment and scholarship programs are available to health care professionals in Vermont. These incentive programs often help meet the needs of Vermonters in underserved areas. Many of these programs require a...
Information on opioid prescribing and medication for opioid use disorder.
Electronic reporting allows Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals with certified electronic medical records to meet the Promoting Interoperability Program measures related to Public Health.
Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using evidenced based practice. Public health nursing practice is focused on improving a population’s health through health promotion, disease prevention and risk reduction.
The Health Department works with a number of State and community partners on research, quality improvement, and health care reform activities to have a positive impact on pediatric medical care.
What we eat and drink has a big impact on our bodies, including our teeth. Below are resources to use at school, work and home to help promote snacks and beverages that are oral health friendly.