Health in All Policies | Vermont Department of Health
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Health in All Policies | Vermont Department of Health
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Health in All Policies
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Accreditation
Health Equity
Health Equity Advisory Commission
Health in All Policies
Indigenous Communities and Health
Our History
It takes a village to create a fair and just opportunity for health. No individual solution will do; we must all work together, at all levels and all sectors, to improve the health of all communities and people in Vermont.
Health in All Policies is a collaborative approach for integrating health considerations into policymaking and programming across sectors and levels of government. The goal is to ensure health and health equity are a standard part of decision-making in non-health agencies.
Health in All Policies Task Force
The Vermont Health in All Policies Task Force is a cabinet-level body established by Executive Order No. 7-15 to identify strategies to integrate health considerations into all state programs and policies and promote better health outcomes through interagency partnership. The task force seeks to enhance health while advancing other state goals, such as protecting natural resources and agricultural lands, increasing the availability of affordable housing, planning sustainable communities, and addressing climate change.
Vermont already has many examples of a Health in All Policies approach. The challenge and opportunity is to maximize the impact through system-wide changes supported by the task force, which is empowered to use the authority and tools of government.
See Vermont's Approach
See Vermont's Approach
Current Practice and Future Opportunities by Sector
The documents below outline activities, programs, and initiatives that are currently happening in Vermont that support population health. They also identify ways for the different sectors to use a health in all policies approach in the future.
Agriculture
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Agriculture
Local, regional, and state agriculture and food system policies can help Vermonters have access to affordable, healthy, local food; clean and sustainable natural environments; family wage jobs and economic prosperity; quality education and opportunities; and opportunities for civic engagement and community connections.
Education
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Education
The health of youth, families, and communities has a profound impact on the learning of students in local schools. Schools across Vermont support students’ physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being, and safety.
Energy
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Energy
We need energy to keep us healthy; energy is used for cooking, heat, transport, medical care, and more. However, not all energy is safe and affordable; fossil fuels can harm our health from their production to their use. Energy efficiency programs like weatherizing homes and using renewable energy improve the health of people and the environment.
Housing
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Housing
Safe, stable and affordable housing is an essential element of healthy communities and the opportunity for living long and well. There is increasing recognition across the public health and housing fields that to combat unhealthy housing conditions and related health outcomes, it is vital to have a comprehensive and coordinated approach to programs, policies, and resources.
Land Use and Community Development
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Land Use and Community Development
Community planning is essential to creating places that support active living (walking, biking, recreation), access to healthy and affordable foods, tobacco and substance free spaces, protecting people’s safety, air and water quality, and equitably distributing environmental benefits and burdens – all of which are essential for good health.
Natural Resources
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Natural Resources
Vermonters are proud of our state's beautiful natural resources. Parks, forests, wildlife, lakes, rivers; we have many opportunities for fun, physical activity, and improving mental health. The economic benefits of natural resources are also important to public health.
Transportation
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Transportation
A connected network of safe and accessible transportation options is essential for people of all ages and abilities to access goods and services, including education, jobs, food, health and dental care, recreation and social opportunities.
Last Updated:
April 13, 2026
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Health in All Policies
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Accreditation
Health Equity
Health Equity Advisory Commission
Health in All Policies
Indigenous Communities and Health
Our History
It takes a village to create a fair and just opportunity for health. No individual solution will do; we must all work together, at all levels and all sectors, to improve the health of all communities and people in Vermont.
Health in All Policies is a collaborative approach for integrating health considerations into policymaking and programming across sectors and levels of government. The goal is to ensure health and health equity are a standard part of decision-making in non-health agencies.
Health in All Policies Task Force
The Vermont Health in All Policies Task Force is a cabinet-level body established by Executive Order No. 7-15 to identify strategies to integrate health considerations into all state programs and policies and promote better health outcomes through interagency partnership. The task force seeks to enhance health while advancing other state goals, such as protecting natural resources and agricultural lands, increasing the availability of affordable housing, planning sustainable communities, and addressing climate change.
Vermont already has many examples of a Health in All Policies approach. The challenge and opportunity is to maximize the impact through system-wide changes supported by the task force, which is empowered to use the authority and tools of government.
See Vermont's Approach
See Vermont's Approach
Current Practice and Future Opportunities by Sector
The documents below outline activities, programs, and initiatives that are currently happening in Vermont that support population health. They also identify ways for the different sectors to use a health in all policies approach in the future.
Agriculture
See current practice, future opportunities in
Agriculture
Local, regional, and state agriculture and food system policies can help Vermonters have access to affordable, healthy, local food; clean and sustainable natural environments; family wage jobs and economic prosperity; quality education and opportunities; and opportunities for civic engagement and community connections.
Education
See current practices, future opportunities in
Education
The health of youth, families, and communities has a profound impact on the learning of students in local schools. Schools across Vermont support students’ physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being, and safety.
Energy
See current practices, future opportunities in
Energy
We need energy to keep us healthy; energy is used for cooking, heat, transport, medical care, and more. However, not all energy is safe and affordable; fossil fuels can harm our health from their production to their use. Energy efficiency programs like weatherizing homes and using renewable energy improve the health of people and the environment.
Housing
See current practices, future opportunities in
Housing
Safe, stable and affordable housing is an essential element of healthy communities and the opportunity for living long and well. There is increasing recognition across the public health and housing fields that to combat unhealthy housing conditions and related health outcomes, it is vital to have a comprehensive and coordinated approach to programs, policies, and resources.
Land Use and Community Development
See current practices, future opportunities in
Land Use and Community Development
Community planning is essential to creating places that support active living (walking, biking, recreation), access to healthy and affordable foods, tobacco and substance free spaces, protecting people’s safety, air and water quality, and equitably distributing environmental benefits and burdens – all of which are essential for good health.
Natural Resources
See current practices, future opportunities in
Natural Resources
Vermonters are proud of our state's beautiful natural resources. Parks, forests, wildlife, lakes, rivers; we have many opportunities for fun, physical activity, and improving mental health. The economic benefits of natural resources are also important to public health.
Transportation
See current practices, future opportunities in
Transportation
A connected network of safe and accessible transportation options is essential for people of all ages and abilities to access goods and services, including education, jobs, food, health and dental care, recreation and social opportunities.
Last Updated:
April 13, 2026