SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants are vital partners in providing health and wellness care. Many people think that they can only see a rehabilitation provider when they are injured or recovering from surgery. But what you … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermonters set a record on the 18th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 26, turning in more than 3.5 tons of unused, unwanted, and expired medication at over 60 collection sites throughout the state. The … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Rose Ann McCarthy from Valley Health Connections will be at Neighborhood Connections Wednesday, Nov. 6; Wednesday, Nov. 20; and Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to register Vermont residents for 2020 Health Insurance, Medicare, … Continued
KILLINGTON, Vt. – The third annual conference on “Aging in Vermont: Exploring Solutions for Social Isolation” held Friday, Sept. 27 in Killington, drew a crowd of nearly 300 attendees. Hosted by the Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging, this … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – National Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. The day allows members of the public to safely, and conveniently, dispose of any unwanted medications. With a variety of Take Back sites involved in this … Continued
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – We are pleased to announce an exciting and innovative Emergency Medical Services project for the region. The two-year pilot research project, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, is being conducted by Rescue Inc. of Brattleboro and Townshend, Vt. and is funded … Continued
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – On Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Vermont Academy will hold a special screening of the documentary at the Nita Choukas Theater in its Horowitz Performing Arts Center to create a dialogue between parents, children, community leaders, … Continued
TOWNSHEND, Vt. – To satisfy the demand for primary care providers in the region, and to accommodate more same-day appointments, Grace Cottage Family Health is pleased to have Jim Picone join its Townshend practice. A graduate of the University of … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Is there a difference between a wellness exam and a physical exam? Does this sound familiar? After 65, do I need to get undressed? What is a PCP? Is that my doctor? Join Delores Barbeau, M.D. and … Continued
REGION – State health officials are advising Vermonters to safely dispose of certain paint and coating removers – paint strippers – determined to be too dangerous to use. That’s because some of these products contain a dangerous chemical called methylene … Continued