North Star Health

Online Chronic Disease Management
2024-08-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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

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 Full Plate Living
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00
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

Patient Appreciation Day
2024-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
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!

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

National Health Center Week
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-10
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.

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

High Blood Pressure Management Series
2024-05-07 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
May 7 – June 25
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
To register contact Sarah Doyle, sdoyle@northstarfqhc.org or (802)289-0045

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

Offices Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27

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

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
