Functional Movement for Lifestyle Medicine Class Series
2023-12-14 12:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center, 140 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Introducing our 8-week 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
December 7-January 25

Diabetes Management Series
2024-02-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Our small-group workshops are led by specially trained professionals. You will practice:
-Monitoring blood sugar levels
-Finding ways to manage stress
-Healthier eating choices
-Positive-thinking
-Distraction techniques
-Being an active partner in working with your health care team
-Getting more physical activity
-Problem-solving
-Creating action plans
Meets Virtually Every Thursday
February 1 – March 14
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Quit Nicotine Class Series
2024-02-06 17:30 - 20:00 | 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

High Blood Pressure Management Series
2024-02-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
High blood pressure can have serious complications. If left untreated, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney damage or brain health complications. Healthy management is possible.
In this program, your trained lifestyle coach will support you to:
-Learn the basics of controlling your high blood pressure
-Make healthier eating choices
-Get more physical activity in your daily life
-Reduce stress and stay motivated
-Better manage blood pressure medications
-Solve problems and create plans for action
Meets Every Tuesday
February 13 – April 2
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
To register contact Sarah Doyle, sdoyle@northstarfqhc.org or (802)289-0045

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.

Chronic Pain Management Series
2024-04-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Is your pain stopping you from doing what you love? Do you wish you could be in a better mood? Get guidance and support to:

Build strength
Increase energy and mobility
Manage ongoing or long-term pain
Sleep better
Fight depression

Meets Every Thursday
April 11 – May 23
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Offices Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27 | VT

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

ONLINE Full Plate Living
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | VT
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/

Email Christina Mas, RN for the link: cmas@northstarfqhc.org

National Health Center Week
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-10 | VT
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.

Patient Appreciation Day
2024-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | VT
North Star Health is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide.
We use this event to recognize our amazing patients, community partners, and dedicated staff. If you visit one of our health centers during NHCW you’ll receive some extra goodies to take home as a token of our thanks for choosing North Star for your health care needs. Call your local health center or log into your patient portal to make an appointment!

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program Series
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
1 in 3 American adults have pre-diabetes. That’s 86 Million people! 90% don’t know they have pre-diabetes. You can help prevent it from becoming type 2 diabetes by joining this class.
This class provides:

-Weekly (private) weigh-ins
-Setting goals by tracking exercise and meals
-Strategies for healthy eating on a budget
-Tools to help with stress reduction
-Ideas for behavior modification
-Time with a trained lifestyle coach

Weekly: August 7 – October 23
Bi-monthly: November 6 – February 19, 2025
Monthly: March 5. 2025 – July 2, 2025
6:30pm-7:30pm

Online Chronic Disease Management
2024-08-12 17:30 - 20:00 | VT
If you’re living with a long-term (or “chronic”) health problem—like arthritis, diabetes, cancer, obesity, or heart disease—you’re not alone. About half of all American adults have at least 1 chronic health problem. Many have 2 or more. Long-term health problems can lead to serious complications that can make it hard for you to work, take care of yourself, and enjoy your life. We can help! In this class you’ll learn to:

Solve problems and create plans for action
Make healthier eating choices
Get more physical activity into your daily life
Be an active partner in working with your doctor and other care providers
Manage your medications to get better results and stay safe
Work through the emotional challenges that can come with living with a chronic condition

Meets Every Monday
August 12 – September 23
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Mountain Valley Health Center Flu Clinics
2024-09-23 08:00 - 16:30 | Mountain Valley Health Center, 38 VT Route 11, Londonderry, VT, 05148
Flu vaccine clinics are open to anyone – you do not need to be a North Star patient!
All clinics will offer higher-dose vaccines for people 65 and older, depending on supplies.
Most health insurance plans cover vaccinations with no co-pay.
COVID also vaccines available depending on supply

Location
All clinics will be health at Mountain Valley Health Center unless otherwise specified:
38 VT Route 11
Londonderry, Vermont
Appointment Scheduling
Appointments are strongly recommended – Call 802-824-6901 to schedule your time slot today!
Dates and Times
9/23: 8:00am-4:30pm
9/27: 1:00pm-4:00pm
9/28: 9:00am-4:00pm @ Peru Fair- no appointment necessary!
10/7: 8:00am-4:30pm
10/14: 8:00am-4:30pm
10/18: 1:00pm-4:00pm
10/19: 8:00am-12:00pm
10/21: 8:00am-4:30pm
10/25: 1:00pm-4:30pm
10/28: 8:00am-4:30pm
11/1: 1:00pm-4:30pm
11/4: 8:00am-4:30pm
11/11: 1:00pm-4:30pm
11/15: 8:00am-4:30pm

Ludlow Health Center Flu Clinics
2024-09-24 12:00 - 17:30 | Ludlow Health Center, 1 Elm Street, Ludlow, VT, 05149
Flu vaccine clinics are open to anyone – you do not need to be a North Star patient!
All clinics will offer higher-dose vaccines for people 65 and older, depending on supplies.
Most health insurance plans cover vaccinations with no co-pay.
COVID also vaccines available depending on supply

Location
Ludlow Health Center
1 Elm Street
Ludlow, Vermont
Appointment Scheduling
Appointments are strongly recommended – Call 802-228-8867 to schedule your time slot today!
Dates and Times- ***Clinics are held at Ludlow Health Center unless otherwise noted.***
9/24: 12:00-5:30pm
9/26: 8:00am-1:00pm
9/28: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/1: 12:00-5:30pm
10/3: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/5: 10:00am-4:00pm at Ludlow Harvest Fair (45 Main Street)
10/8: 12:00-5:30pm
10/10: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/12: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/15: 12:00-5:30pm
10/17: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/22: 12:00pm-5:30pm
10/23: 9:00am-2:00pm @ Okemo Mountain
10/24: 8:00am-1:00pm
10/29: 12:00pm-5:30pm
10/31: 8:00am-1:00pm

Charlestown Health Center Flu Clinics
2024-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Charlestown Health Center, 250 Ceda Road, Charlestown, NH, 03603
Flu vaccine clinics are open to anyone – you do not need to be a North Star patient!
All clinics will offer higher-dose vaccines for people 65 and older, depending on supplies.
Most health insurance plans cover vaccinations with no co-pay.
COVID also vaccines available depending on supply

Location
Charlestown Health Center
250 Ceda Road
Charlestown, New Hampshire
Appointment Scheduling
Appointments are strongly recommended – Call 603-826-5711 to schedule your time slot today!
Dates and Times
Wednesdays beginning 9/25 from 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursdays beginning 9/26 from 12:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 9/28 8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday 10/12 8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday 10/26 8:00am-2:00pm

Rockingham Health Center Flu Clinics
2024-09-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Rockingham Health Center, 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101
Flu vaccine clinics are open to anyone – you do not need to be a North Star patient!
All clinics will offer higher-dose vaccines for people 65 and older, depending on supplies.
Most health insurance plans cover vaccinations with no co-pay.
COVID also vaccines available depending on supply

Location
Rockingham Health Center
1 Hospital Court
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Appointment Scheduling
Appointments are strongly recommended – Call 802-463-9000 to schedule your time slot today!
Dates and Times
Wednesdays beginning 9/25 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Children and Families Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting 9/25 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

Springfield Health Center Flu Clinics
2024-10-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Springfield Health Center, 100 River Street, Springfield, VT, 05156
Clinics will be held in Suite 3 (Family Medicine)
Flu vaccine clinics are open to anyone – you do not need to be a North Star patient!
All clinics will offer higher-dose vaccines for people 65 and older, depending on supplies.
Most health insurance plans cover vaccinations with no co-pay.
COVID also vaccines available depending on supply

Rockingham Health Center Consolidation Community Forum
2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | VT
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!
