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Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont
Use these tools to find how to safely dispose of used sharps in your community, business or organization. With a few simple steps, it's OK to throw it away!
Community
It’s in our communities that we can all come together to get a better understanding of addiction and bring the old stigmas to an end. Find out more about the nature of addiction, as well as treatment options and paths...
Free Condoms
Consistent and correct use of condoms reduces the risk of STDs and HIV transmission. Your personal supply of free condoms are available at 23 locations throughout Vermont.
3-4-50 Partners
Dedicated 3-4-50 partners that have identified wellness measures that they currently employ or will accomplish within 12 months of signing-on.
School Wellness Improves Performance
Schools play a critical role in promoting the health of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors, from early child care through college. Proper nutrition and regular physical activity improves academic performance. Students who participate in the USDA...
Worksite Wellness is Good for Business
Businesses play an important role in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. Over 60 percent of Vermont adults employed outside the home are either overweight or obese, and over half have at least one chronic condition. Chronic...
Cities & Towns Support Whole Community Health
Communities that are built to support physical activity, safe walking and biking, use of public transportation, and easy access to fresh foods are essential for good health. Healthy Cities and Towns See: Two-fold increase in daily recommended physical activity in...
Prescription Drug Disposal
Most people who misuse prescription medications get them from friends or family – often straight out of the medicine cabinet. Find out how to properly store and get rid of prescription medications.
Health Impact Assessments
Health Impact Assessments are data-driven examinations of proposed projects and policies that shape our communities. The Health Impact Assessment process outlines potential public health impacts and considerations, providing policy makers and stakeholders with a valuable tool to inform their planning...
Health Equity
The Health Department is committed to improving health equity. Health equity is inherent in our mission to protect and promote the best of health for all Vermonters.