About the Organization
Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. (NCHC) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center system in Vermont, and the only one which also operates a home health care and hospice division. This means we offer an unrivaled level of care coordination for the whole family throughout the full continuum of care: From preventative care, gynecological care, chronic disease management and behavioral health services to dental care, physical therapy, homemaker services. From pediatric/adolescent care to adult/geriatric and end of life care, we provide complete, compassionate care for the whole family in our home or yours.
NCHC provides quality care to over 18,000 individuals; nearly one-third of the 64,000 residents of the Northeast Kingdom. Over 75,000 encounters are made each year through a rural network of five community health centers, two dental practices, a Medicare-certified home care and hospice division, a comprehensive AIDS/HIV care clinic, and a partnership with three different hospitals and many community partners/agencies.
FQHCs provide vital primary care to 17 million Americans with limited financial resources. Directed by boards with majority consumer membership, FQHCs focus on meeting the basic health care needs of their individual communities. They maintain an open-door policy, providing treatment regardless of an individuals income or insurance coverage. FQHCs serve community residents from all walks of life, including people enrolled in employer-based insurances, Medicare/Medicaid, or public health insurances. We also serve people with limited resources who struggle to access care through traditional channels, including the homeless, residents of public housing, migrant farm workers and others with emergent and chronic health care needs.
About the Community
St. Johnsbury is a small city located in Caledonia County in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. It is a fine example of old New England architecture, boasting Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury Anthenaeum, recreational opportunities and many other amenities and attractions. With a population of 7,556 it is large enough to offer everything you need, but small enough to know you are a member of a wonderful community. Vermonts Northeast Kingdom comprises the three northeastern-most counties of the state: Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. Together, they make up a region rich in cultural history, stunning natural beauty, and opportunities for unparalleled outdoor recreation.
Vermonts Northeast Kingdom is a great place to live and work. If you are considering a move to Vermonts Northeast Kingdom, you are not alone. In the past 10 years, the region has become a favorite spot for people looking for a great place to live and work, while surrounded by one of the worlds most spectacular landscapes.
But we are far more than just a beautiful place to visit. Vermonts Northeast Kingdom offers a skilled, productive and eager work force. The region offers an enviable quality of life that is easily accessible to major market centers, interstates and state highways. The area, in fact, has been singled out in a number of publications for its quality of life, welcoming business climate, safety, cultural organizations and educational institutions.
Situated at the transportation hub of interstates I-91 & I-93 and U.S. Routes 2 & 5, the Northeast Kingdom features vibrant downtowns, prime industrial sites with development potential and strong local schools, college and tech centers. The region also is conveniently located to major markets in the U.S. and Canada.