News & Media Releases..
Periodically, VtPHA will be updating our website to include News Stories and Press Releases concerning Public Health.
Our most recent releases appear below:
Current Articles:
The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) open competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to support implementation of community based chronic disease prevention strategies related to alcohol and drug abuse; nutrition and physical activity; and tobacco use prevention.
Vermont Named #1 Healthiest State Again in 2011 America’s Health Rankings™
Request for Application Proposals: Building Healthy Communities Healthy Retailers
Ten Great Public Health Achievements - United States 2001-2010
AARP Livable Community Funding Opportunity
AARP and Walkable and Livable Communities Institite Active Living Workshop
Complete Streets: A Public Health Prescription
Child Nutrition
Firearm Safety
Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use
Complete Streets
Global Climate Change
Previous Articles
Dental Health Access
Childhood Obesity Task Force Unveils Action Plan
Women’s health and the environment
More Information on May 11 Forum
Vermont is the 50th State to Form Health Association
Major Recommendations: Childhood Obesity
Congress Stalls Tobacco Regulations
Preparedness Funds Undermines Readiness Efforts
Rising Insurance Rates - A Growing Problem
Dangerous Effects of Smoking
APHA Receives Grant
VtPHA board member; Penrose Jackson receives the YMCA's Community Member Award
Vermont Public Health Association Receives National Grant
At Risk: Essential Public Health Services for Vermonters
Rescission Proposal Comments