Prescription Medication Safety Campaign

The Mascoma Valley Health Initiative (MVHI) was awarded a grant from the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation’s Healthy Living Program.  This program addresses urgent healthy lifestyle issues by providing mini-grants to implement grassroots health education in communities throughout the United States. In 2012, selected projects target youth and address the topic of prescription medication safety. [...]

Orford Flu Clinic Added

We have added a new flu vaccination clinic to the calendar! Free flu shots will be offered to adults and children aged 10 years and older at the Town Hall on Route 25A in Orfordville.

Mascoma Valley SMILES Project Summary

The Mascoma Valley SMILES Project provided in-school dental services and oral health outreach and education to grade 5-8 students at Indian River School (IRS) and grade 9-12 students at Mascoma Valley Regional High School (MVRHS), in Canaan, N.H.

Let’s Play! Williams Field Playground Officially Open

Supporters cut the ribbon to officially open the new Williams Field Playground in Canaan on Friday, August 3, 2012.

First-Time Youth Substance Use Peaks in Summer

Youths aged 12-17 are most likely to start using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during the summer months, the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports.

Mascoma Dental Dance

Fun and informative video by Daniel Moyer featuring Mascoma students and Miss Massachusetts.

Our Turn To Speak: Voices of Mascoma Valley Youth

Mascoma Valley Prevention Network Parent Night Series — Join us to see and hear about some of the good work being done by our youth. Tuesday, May 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at Indian River School.

Why You Should Care About Inhalants: Parent Education

Y2Y’s Inhalant Abuse Prevention Team developed this presentation to educate parents and other adults about the dangers of inhalants.

MVHI Receives Grant for School Oral Health Project

MVHI, in partnership with Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, has received a Healthy People 2020 Community Innovations Project Grant to provide dental services, community outreach, and oral health education in Mascoma Valley schools.

Flu Vaccine Clinics — Fall 2011

A schedule of public flu vaccine clinics in the Upper Valley, including MVHI-sponsored clinics in Enfield on October 20 and November 3.

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