BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, has hired Rosie Nevins-Alderfer as the new project director for the Windham Consortium on Substance Use. Nevins-Alderfer previously held the position of director of restorative justice … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The third annual Springfield Wellness Week is shaping up to be another fun and engaging event – happening this year from Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 28. Do you have expertise in the health and wellness … Continued
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Peggy Schauffler, owner of Country Life Restaurant in Keene, N.H., and cook extraordinaire, will lead a free cooking school Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 188 Main Street, in Charlestown, N.H. … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Three Vermont community mental health agencies announced that they are joining forces in a suit against the opioid drug industry. The three state-designated nonprofit agencies include Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, in southeastern Vermont; Counseling Services of … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – When traumatic events happen to children in your care, it can be difficult to know where to turn to help your family heal. Many caregivers do not know how to breach difficult subjects that they themselves are … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. If you are a senior, or a caregiver for a senior who is over 65, it is important to know the common risk factors for breast cancer … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day occurred Oct. 26 and resulted in 882,919 pounds, or 441.5 tons, of unused medication collected nationally, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website. Vermont took in 6,734 … Continued
REGION – Veterans can now join the Million Veteran Program online as part of the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs’ effort to improve the lives of veterans through health care research and innovation. More than 775,000 veteran partners have already … Continued
TOWNSHEND, Vt. – After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy during the season of gratitude. Grace Cottage Hospital asks its friends and neighbors to participate in its Giving Tuesday campaign Dec. 3 and … Continued
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – With the average life expectancy of women longer than that of men, the Brattleboro branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a discussion session on “Preparing for Widowhood” Friday, Dec. 6 at noon. The … Continued