Narcan explained to Ludlow Rotary

LUDLOW, Vt. – The impact of drug addiction and its related overdose problem was the subject of a recent Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) meeting. Alastair Huntley, AmeriCorps alumnus and a harm reduction advocate, spoke to the members of the LRC … Continued

Youth third spaces

REGION – The Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC) believes that addressing the root cause of substance misuse is at the heart of positive development for young people. Projects coordinator Lauren Ingersoll has spent this past year gathering data, building … Continued

Senior Solutions Tai Chi instructor training

REGION – Interested in becoming a Tai Chi instructor and working with seniors? Senior Solutions and Tai Chi Vermont are offering a free, in-person, two-day Tai Chi Level One Training, focusing on improving balance and preventing falls. Training will be … Continued

Dry eyes, a crying shame

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Let’s set the scene. It’s the end of the day, and you’re watching TV, curling up with a book, or scrolling on your smartphone, and your eyes begin to blur and tear up profusely. Or, after several … Continued

Supporting a child with ADHD

REGION – Many children struggle with academics and/or behaviors. It is important to identify why a child is struggling. Some struggle to stay attentive in class and are distracted. Another common issue for children is being fidgety, and/or being impatient … Continued

Pelvic pain help at Grace Cottage

TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Are you struggling with pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, or some other pelvic floor dysfunction? If so, you are not alone. More than one-third of American women, and some men, have a pelvic health disorder. In case the … Continued

Springfield Gynecology introduces Acessa

SPRINGFIELD,Vt. – Springfield Gynecology is the first clinic in Vermont to introduce the Acessa procedure, an innovative and minimally-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for women suffering from symptomatic uterine fibroids. Fibroids are painful growths within the uterus that range in size and … Continued

HCRS mobile crisis program

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental health agency, implemented a new community-based mobile crisis program on Jan. 1, for mental health and substance use emergencies across the state. At the core of … Continued

GPA alcohol and cannabis eCheckups

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Green Peak Alliance (GPA), based in Londonderry, has released two online checkup tools on alcohol and cannabis for young adults in Windham and Windsor counties. The eCheckup To Go tools are free for the user and anonymous. … Continued

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