Public Health Council of the Upper Valley

For nearly a
decade, the Public Health Council (PHC) has served as the region’s trusted
leader in public health, bringing people together to address pressing health
challenges. This year’s annual report highlights our ongoing efforts to build
healthier communities across the Upper Valley. Throughout 2024, we collaborated
with partners to implement strategies that foster health equity, expand access
to services, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in
shared action and data-driven solutions — and the results are a testament to
the power of collective impact.

Looking ahead to
2025, we are preparing to confront new and urgent public health challenges that
threaten to widen existing disparities. Federal funding uncertainties and
resource constraints demand a coordinated, strategic response. To meet this
moment, PHC is leading two critical initiatives: updating the Community Health
Improvement Plan and engaging in a comprehensive strategic planning process to
guide our next phase of growth. These efforts will align regional priorities
and continue to position PHC as a catalyst for collaboration and advocacy.

As we embark on this next chapter, PHC remains
committed to leveraging our role as a regional convener to advance impactful
solutions. We are grateful for the continued support of our partners and
supporters and look forward to working together to ensure that every individual
in the Upper Valley has the opportunity to thrive. 

Who We Are

As one of the State of New Hampshire’s 13 regional health networks, which also serves 22 communities in Vermont, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley has quickly become the largest and broadest coalition of advocates on public and population health issues in the greater Upper Valley region. The PHC is a dynamic organization with the flexibility to forge solutions that respond to the needs of its grassroot members with backing from governmental, philanthropic, and health care institutions. Through monthly meetings and ongoing initiatives, the PHC empowers organizations, professionals, and citizens, who together make our communities healthier and better places. The Public Health Council operates with funding and support from local towns, private donors, foundations, the State of NH DHHS, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock.