Well Water Safety Post-Irene

Flooding can cause the contamination of water with fecal matter from sewage systems, septic tanks, as well as contamination from oil, gasoline and other chemicals. Find out how to make sure your drinking water is safe.

MVHI Awarded Boyle Fund Grant for Canaan Youth Program

MVHI recently received a grant award from the Boyle Community Pediatrics Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation to support the Indian River Youth 2 Youth after-school program. Indian River Youth 2 Youth serves students in the 5th to 8th grades at the Indian River School in Canaan, N.H.

Indian River Y2Y Showcase

On June 13, 2011, Indian River Youth 2 Youth wrapped up another year of after-school programming with a celebration and showcase of the year’s activities that included our participants’ family members. Over 40 people filled the high school cafeteria to share snacks, pizzas, and yummy desserts. The showcase included skits, a slideshow, and descriptions of many of the year’s highlights.

The Upper Valley Healthy Community Project Assessment

A year-long community health needs assessment project recently completed by MVHI shows that on most indicators of population health, the Upper Valley compares favorably with New Hampshire and the nation; however, significant disparities in access to health care, health risk factors, and health outcomes exist within the region.

Infant Vaccines: Resources for Parents

Immunization is one of the best ways to protect your children from serious diseases. Check out this great collection of articles to get up to speed on infant vaccines.

Dartmouth, MVHI Develop Immunization Game

Last summer, Dartmouth’s Mary Flanagan, the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor in Digital Humanities, began collaborating with MVHI on “POX: Save the People,” a game that helps players better understand how vaccines protect the population from the spread of infectious disease.

MVHI Recognized for Excellence in Immunization Partnerships

MVHI received an Excellence in Immunization Partnerships award at the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Immunization Program’s statewide conference on March 23.

You and Your Medicine Chest: An Interactive Public Workshop

Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Common Man Inn 21 Water Street, Claremont, NH Come learn why we need to responsibly manage our medicines from the experts. Drug Abuse Prevention: Sarah Sutherland, Bridges to Prevention Meds on the Street: Corporal Jerry Brown, City of Lebanon Police Dept. Sharps Disposal: Dave Allen, Northeast [...]

Watch Road to Recovery: Join the Voices for Recovery

The Road to Recovery series kicks off its 11th season on March 2, 2011, with an episode that highlights the many accomplishments of the 2010 National Recovery Month campaign, as well as looks forward to planning a successful September 2011 Recovery Month.

Parent Night Series: Get Smart About Drugs

The Mascoma Valley Prevention Network Parent Night Event — Get Smart About Drugs, with Lisa Remick, Special Agent, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mascoma Valley Regional High School.

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