St. Johnsbury

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. 

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The St. Johnsbury Local Health Office is trained and ready to respond to public health emergencies so that people in our community can stay healthy and safe. We work with local, state and federal partners to make sure we are prepared to distribute medicine, supplies and information to residents of Caledonia, Essex, and Orange Counties in a health emergency.

Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted

During certain public health emergencies, the St. Johnsbury 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 802-748-5151.

Medical Reserve Corps

The Northeast Kingdom Medical Reserve Corps 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
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The St. Johnsbury 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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The St. Johnsbury team responds to reports of infectious diseases, including both individual cases and outbreaks. We also help local partners get ready for and respond to infectious diseases in their settings.

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 

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Tick Activity in Vermont 
 

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

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

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Vermont WIC Online Application

Appointments are currently offered over the phone, via video, or in person in our St. Johnsbury office. Please call our office to find an appointment that's most convenient for you: 802-748-5151

Testing Your Private Drinking Water

It is important to regularly test your private well or spring for contaminants to make sure your water is safe to drink.

The Health Department recommends testing your water with the Homeowner Testing Package every five years, and for bacteria every year. This package includes tests for the most common drinking water contaminants in Vermont, which you can’t see, smell or taste. Testing is the only way to know if contaminants are in your water.

Testing your private drinking water factsheet.
 

St. Johnsbury 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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