North Star Health

North Star Health Nonprofit health center with a mission to connect with and care for our community so everyone can enjoy health and wellness.

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Did you know that Ludlow Health Center has walk-in lab draw services?Open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-10:00a...
02/20/2026

Did you know that Ludlow Health Center has walk-in lab draw services?

Open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
8:00am-10:00am is reserved for fasting blood work

If the order is from a North Star provider it should be in our system. If your order is from an outside provider, please bring the orders with you.

02/18/2026

The Buzz Continues for National Children’s Dental Health Month!

The oral health professionals we’ve featured so far have been nothing short of amazing — dedicated, passionate, and deeply committed to improving the lives of their patients. Their stories remind us why this work matters so much.

Today, we’re thrilled to share another powerful “Dental Career Pathway Story.”

Please join us in shining a spotlight on Dr. Kate Baer, DMD, of Chester Family Dental in Chester, Vermont.

Dr. Kate finds her greatest professional satisfaction in improving oral health care for children — helping young patients build healthy smiles and lifelong confidence.

Read her inspiring narrative below and help us celebrate the professionals who are shaping brighter, healthier futures.

North Star Health Vermont Health Careers Springfield Hospital, Inc. - VT Vermont State Dental Society Vermont Department of Health National AHEC Organization

Career PathwayStory

2/15/26: Charlestown Health Center is closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
02/15/2026

2/15/26: Charlestown Health Center is closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

❤ Honor a Provider for National Doctors’ Day!Love can take many forms. What better way to celebrate love day than by sen...
02/13/2026

❤ Honor a Provider for National Doctors’ Day!

Love can take many forms. What better way to celebrate love day than by sending a carnation to a provider who has made a difference in your life?

Join our Carnation Sale!

March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, when we recognize the dedicated providers who care for our North Star community. This year, you can share the love by sending a carnation to a provider you wish to honor.

How to participate:

❤ Complete the online order form (link in comments) or visit any North Star Health location to complete a paper order form
❤ Select the provider you want to recognize
❤ Add a personalized message (optional)
❤ We’ll deliver your carnation on March 30

All proceeds are tax-deductible and support our mission to connect with and care for our community so everyone can enjoy health and wellness.

Order your carnation here: www.northstarfqhc.org/love

Say hi to our some of our Springfield Health Center Family Med team! 👋Every Thursday in February, our team is wearing re...
02/12/2026

Say hi to our some of our Springfield Health Center Family Med team! 👋
Every Thursday in February, our team is wearing red for American Heart Month! ♥ According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women. Take care of your heart health by visiting your primary care provider regularly and knowing the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke: https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/heart-attack-and-stroke-symptoms

NEW! Community Food Table at Ludlow Health Center: Take what you need, share what you can.The cost of everything is goin...
02/11/2026

NEW! Community Food Table at Ludlow Health Center: Take what you need, share what you can.

The cost of everything is going up, and we are seeing more patients who need help getting enough food. In response, Ludlow Health Center now has a Community Food Table.

There is no sign-up and no paperwork. If you need food, just stop by and take what helps you. If you have extra, please donate nonperishable, unexpired food, and unopened toiletries.

Need more help? Visit www.northstarguide.org to find food resources near you, or call our Community Health Team at (802) 886-8998.

Walk-In Care at Ludlow Health Center will only be available from 9am-2pm on Friday, February 6. We apologize for the inc...
02/05/2026

Walk-In Care at Ludlow Health Center will only be available from 9am-2pm on Friday, February 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

A huge shout of CONGRATULATIONS to our Board Chair, Bob Flint who was honored as Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerc...
02/04/2026

A huge shout of CONGRATULATIONS to our Board Chair, Bob Flint who was honored as Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year! Way to go, Bob. Well deserved 🤩

Springfield Reporter
Published by Rod Arnold

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02/04/2026

New Year. New Career!

Skilltrade’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program launches on February 28, 2026—your path into a fast-growing healthcare career.

In just 20 weeks, gain hands-on training and real-world skills through:
• Hybrid learning
• Local labs at North Star Health
• Funding options available

Scan the QR code or visit skilltrade.com/vermont-north-star to learn more and register.

Questions? Contact Alysia Straw at astraw@svtahec.org
Please share to help change someone’s future.

Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Health Clinic & Red Logan Dental Clinic River Valley Tech Center Town of Springfield, Vermont Springfield Area Parent Child Center Hartford Area Career and Technology Center, HACTC Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Grace Cottage Southwest Tech Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

You may have seen news about recent changes to the Center for Disease Control’s childhood vaccine schedule.Vaccines rema...
01/22/2026

You may have seen news about recent changes to the Center for Disease Control’s childhood vaccine schedule.

Vaccines remain available at North Star Health. The Vermont Department of Health and our providers continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’s recommendations to give children strong protection against preventable diseases.

It’s okay to have questions. Your child’s provider is here to talk through concerns, answer questions, and help you decide what’s best for your family.

01/22/2026

TODAY is Vermont's Homelessness Awareness Day!

Join Project Action partners, including the North Star Health Mobile Unit, Springfield Supported Housing Program, Springfield Family Center and many others, as we shine a light on homelessness in our community.

Stop by the plaza to meet the dedicated organizations and partners working together to support our community, and learn how you can get involved.

Daytime Event
TODAY January 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Springfield Plaza

How You Can Support This Mission

Please consider bringing donations to support our neighbors facing adversity:

• Non-perishable food items
• Unused/Unopened hygiene products
• Hand and foot warmers
• Clean winter hats
• Mittens or gloves
• Warm winter socks

Together, we can raise awareness, inspire change, and support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

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100 River Street
Springfield, VT
05156

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