Community Programs

We offer a wide variety of health, wellness and
preventative services throughout Chittenden County.

	Community Screenings Call 847-2278 Bi-annual cholesterol screenings (call for dates and times) Monthly blood pressure screenings the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Community Health Improvement.
	Community Classes Call 847-2278 Healthier Living Workshops:  For people living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, chronic pain, or other condition.   Matter of Balance:  For seniors who want to learn how to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls at home.
	Health Assistance Program Call 847-6984 Providing assistance in finding ongoing health care at reduced cost or free, financial assistance with prescriptions, medical supplies or equipment, and ongoing support. Find out more by clicking here.
	Diabetes Fitness and Education Call the YMCA at 862-9622 Fletcher Allen Health Care partners with the Vermont Regional Diabetes Center and the Greater Burlington YMCA to bring a free physician-referred program featuring land and water exercises for people with Diabetes.
	Get Moving! Vermont Email: wellness@vtmednet.org A community-based physical activity program featuring ways for people to increase physical activity through free or low-cost activities.  Get Moving Vermont Program Guide Get Moving activity tracking sheet  Physical Activity Facts Get Moving Calendar of Events (Adobe Acrobat required to open above documents)
	The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen Call 847-8821 Assisting patients, families, and the general public in accessing accurate and reliable health information.  Click here to visit them on the Web.
	Senior Programs Call 847-2394 Falls & Fires Home Modification Program:  Home safety assessments and modifications to seniors at no cost.  Footnoters:  Volunteers offer free foot care to seniors and the disabled in a variety of community settings. Lifeline:  24-hour, 365 days per year personal response service that enhances security and independence for seniors living at home.  Financial assistance may be available for eligible clients.  If local, call 847-1211 or toll-free 1-800-LIFELINE.
	Pediatric Programs Call 847-2278 Car seat safety, poison prevention, hearing outreach, and injury prevention are a large part of Fletcher Allen's mission to keep kids safe.  Click here to learn more about our Pediatric Outreach initiatives. Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen
	Employer Health Management Offering local businesses comprehensive health management services to keep Vermont's workforce healthy. For more information on Employer Health Management programs, click here.
	Tobacco Cessation Call 847-6541 The Vermont Quit Network offers free nicotine replacement, 1-1 or group counseling, and free support throughout Vermont. freshstart Tobacco Cessation Classes: Group classes offer support, nicotine replacement, and helpful resources for people ready to quit smoking. For more information, click here.
	Mental Health The Mental Health Education Initiative (MHEI) promotes recovery from mental/emotional disorders by increasing hope, understanding, and reducing stigma. Visit the MHEI Website at http://www.mhei.net. Health Management for Today (Depression)

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