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The Springfield Local Health Office is trained to respond to public health emergencies. We work with local, state and federal partners to make sure we are prepared to distribute medicine, supplies and information to residents of Southern Windsor and Northern Windham Counties in a health emergency. We provide planning assistance to agencies and local businesses on emergency planning. Our Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps teaches a number of public safety courses, including Stop the Bleed and Safety First, an education course for new drivers.

The Springfield Local Health Office offers monthly immunization clinics at no charge for people who are under 65 years old and uninsured, experiencing significant barriers to access, or a patient of a medical practice that cannot receive vaccine from the Vermont Vaccines for Children & Adults program.

We work with local coalitions, schools and groups that serve youth to provide education on the harmful effects of tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems, promote quitting resources and encourage smoke-free public events.

Our local health office connects families to resources to help ensure a safe and healthy home environment that is free of exposure to lead, radon, carbon monoxide, mold, pests and drinking water contaminants

We help new moms become successful at breastfeeding by linking women to breastfeeding support services such as our WIC Peer Counselors. We encourage local businesses to become breastfeeding friendly.

We work to promote worksite wellness, which includes assistance with policy development regarding breastfeeding, tobacco use, physical activity and nutrition. We have helped create breastfeeding spaces, worksite policies on physical activity, healthy meeting and vending machine snacks, and employee smoking policies with local businesses. We can also connect worksites with resources, partners, and grant opportunities.​

Description: The WIC Program provides access to healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other community resources. Eligibility: WIC is for income-eligible Vermont residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a new baby, and children under age 5. Parents, grandparents and foster parents may apply for children in their care. Or, if you or your child is on Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur or 3SquaresVT/SNAP, you can join WIC.