North Star Health

Quit Nicotine Class Series
2024-02-06 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join our FREE Online Quit Group!
Explore the journey of breaking free from nicotine in a friendly, non-judgmental space. Take the most important step you can take to quit smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigs, or vaping and live a longer, healthier life.
Quitting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone!
Meets Every Tuesday
February 6-February 27
5:30pm-8:00pm

Functional Movement for Lifestyle Medicine Class Series
2024-02-01 12:00 - 12:45 | The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center, 140 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Join our class series, “Functional Movement for Lifestyle Medicine.”
This class focuses on mimicking everyday activities to enhance functional movement, such as walking, carrying a bag, squatting, pushing, and pulling, ensuring that you’re equipped for the demands of daily life. By engaging in these natural movement patterns, the class
-Reduces the risk of injury
-Provides an opportunity for physical activity
-Contributes to overall health by preventing and managing many chronic illnesses
Kristin Miller, Exercise Physiologist and Wellness Coach will lead this class with North Star Health providers, Dr. Durgin and Christina Mas, RN attending select classes to measure blood pressure, body circumference, and weight.
Insurance charges will be applied at times when Dr. Durgin provides consultation to the class, but otherwise the class is offered free of charge.
Sign up today by contacting Christina Mas, RN at (802) 886-8959 ext. 1602 or email cmas@northstarfqhc.org
Thursdays from 12:00pm-12:45pm
February 1-March 21

Food As Medicine with Chef Jason Tostrup
2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:30 | North Star Health, 100 River Street, Springfield, 05156, United States
Join us for an extraordinary Food as Medicine pop-up event on February 29 at 6 pm! Discover the magic of healthy cooking at the 3rd-floor Health and Wellness kitchen in North Star Health’s Springfield Health Center, 100 River Street, Springfield, VT.
Local chef and Vermont Academy’s Director of Food Services, Jason Tostrup, will offer a live cooking demonstration. Watch him whip up Vegetable Unfried Rice from the How Not to Die Cookbook and sample of this plant-forward and nutritious meals that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
This free Food as Medicine event is brought to you by the generous support of the Ardmore Institute of Health and food donations from The Vermont Academy. A collaborative effort between Springfield Family Center and North Star Health has made this event possible.
Chef Tostrup, a Multiple Sclerosis survivor, will share his personal journey and passion for healthy eating to manage chronic conditions. Despite his health challenges, Chef Tostrup’s culinary career demonstrates the positive impact of a focus on nutritious foods. Join him on a mission to inspire others to cook their way to a healthier life.
Attendees will have the chance to win a nutritious cooking package, including essential kitchen utensils, a cookbook, and a Shaw’s gift card.
Bring your questions to “Grill the Chef” about his cooking techniques, managing chronic conditions through nutrition, and more.

Quit Nicotine Class Series
2024-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Join our FREE Online Quit Group!
Explore the journey of breaking free from nicotine in a friendly, non-judgmental space. Take the most important step you can take to quit smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigs, or vaping and live a longer, healthier life.
Quitting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone!
Meets Every Tuesday
May 7-May 28
5:30pm-6:30pm

IN PERSON Full Plate Living
2024-07-22 17:00 - 18:00 | North Star Health, 100 River Street, Springfield, 05156, United States
Full Plate Living is a program designed to help people add more whole, unprocessed fiber foods to meals they’re already eating. It’s a small-step approach that can lead to big health outcomes. Full Plate Living was created to help fulfill the mission of the Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH): a future where healthy lifestyles provide an equitable and preferred method to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. For more information visit: https://www.fullplateliving.org/
IN PERSON: Meets Every Monday
No Registration Required–Just show up!
July 22- August 12
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
North Star Health- Springfield Health Center
3rd Floor Kitchen
100 River Street Springfield, VT

Quit Nicotine Class Series
2024-08-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Join our FREE Online Quit Group in partnership with MyHealthyVT!
Explore the journey of breaking free from nicotine in a friendly, non-judgmental space. Take the most important step you can take to quit smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigs, or vaping and live a longer, healthier life.
Quitting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone!
Meets Every Tuesday
August 6 – August 27
5:30pm-6:30pm

Rockingham Health Center Consolidation Community Forum
2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30
Join North Star Health at the Rockingham Health Center to share thoughts about the upcoming transition. More details to come.

Demystifying Healthcare Systems in Our Region (In person and Virtual!)
2025-04-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Springfield Health Center, 100 River Street, Springfield, VT, 05156
Springfield Health Center 3rd Floor Cafeteria (or on Teams)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4vmpw9aw
Healthcare has gotten incredibly complex and expensive. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing, Medicaid, Medicare and other supportive programs are on the chopping block from the Trump Administration. How does this affect you and your ability to receive care?
Join North Star Health for a community forum to discuss the current state of our family of health centers and what it means for your care. After attending this forum you’ll:
1. Understand why the community health centers in this region are “very, very financially fragile”
2. Learn about how your Primary Care Provider is paid (or not) for the care they give.
3. Hear about the work being done to maintain access to care in our region
4. Meet health care leaders from North Star Health
5. Be able to ask questions and share your ideas for a healthier future
Breakfast refreshments will be served! RSVP requested, but not required. Can’t be here in person? Virtual is an option.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4vmpw9aw

Demystifying Healthcare Systems in Our Region
2025-04-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Neighborhood Connections, 5700 Mountain Marketplace, Londonderry, VT, 05148, United States
Healthcare has gotten incredibly complex and expensive. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing, Medicaid, Medicare and other supportive programs are on the chopping block from the Trump Administration. How does this affect you and your ability to receive care?
Join North Star Health for a community forum to discuss the current state of our family of health centers and what it means for your care. After attending this forum you’ll:
1. Understand why the community health centers in this region are “very, very financially fragile”
2. Learn about how your Primary Care Provider is paid (or not) for the care they give.
3. Hear about the work being done to maintain access to care in our region
4. Meet health care leaders from North Star Health
5. Be able to ask questions and share your ideas for a healthier future
Breakfast refreshments will be served! RSVP requested, but not required.

Demystifying Healthcare Systems in Our Region
2025-04-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Rd, Charlestown, NH, 03603, United States

Demystifying Healthcare Systems in Our Region
2025-05-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St, Ludlow, Vermont, 05149

Community Health and Fun Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | The Great Hall, 100 River Street, Springfield, VT, 05156
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and will feature a wide range of health and wellness activities, including:

FREE Massages from Shiatsu School of Vermont
Free health screenings
Community resource tables
Wellness activities
Backpack and tote bag giveaway (while supplies last)
Kids’ activities and games
Touch-a-Truck
Food for purchase from JC’s Market & Deli

Whether you’re looking for health screenings, family activities, or just a fun way to spend a Saturday, there’s something for everyone. The Community Health Fair is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including Vytlone, The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center, athenaHealth, and UnitedHealthcare.
We are currently seeking sponsors for this event. Interested in sponsorship? Click here!
RSVP on Facebook!
