Established in 1968, Northern Counties Health Care is a nonprofit corporation that serves the residents of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties in Vermont. The organization administers a health care system that provides home health, hospice and dental care services. It also specializes in primary medical care services and offers a range of health maintenance and illness prevention programs on the prevention of illness. Northern Counties Health Care provides diagnostic and treatment services for children. The organization conducts breast and colon cancer screenings, as well as offers laboratory services. In addition, it provides immunization and vaccination services and allergy injections. Northern Counties Health Care employs a staff of dentists, physicians and certified nurses. The organization accepts insurance from various carriers including Medicaid and Medicare.