RUTLAND, Vt. – Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging has launched a new grocery and supply shopping service to support older Vermonters in Bennington and Rutland counties during the COVID-19 issue. “We’re excited to make this critical service available to older … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is asking for the public’s help in making cloth face masks that will extend the useful life our current supply of N-95 masks during the COVID-19 outbreak. The supply of N-95 masks … Continued
REGION – On Wednesday, April 8, the Vermont Department of Health recommended that all Vermonters wear cloth face coverings when outside of the home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This latest advice is based on new data about … Continued
REGION – Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the spring 2020 Prescription Drug Take Back Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25, has been canceled. However, there are still opportunities to return unwanted or expired medications. Medication return boxes are … Continued
REGION – New reports about COVID-19 are becoming more widespread and can be stressful to deal with. Here are some tips to help you manage stress, put news reports in perspective, and maintain a positive outlook. Keep things in perspective … Continued
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Health, in collaboration with the medical division of the National Guard Civil Support Team, is setting up an additional COVID-19 patient test site at Landmark College in Putney, Vt. This site is being … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – We know the COVID-19 virus is presenting challenges for all of us, both personally and professionally. At this time, as always, Corporate Lactation Services is committed to ensuring our clients, mothers, and babies receive the information and … Continued
TOWNSHEND, Vt. – In light of the recent pandemic of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has received inquiries about patients that have been tested for coronavirus within our community. While it is understandable that people want … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Here at Springfield Medical Care Systems, we know it is a very stressful time for everyone. To protect our patients, our healthcare workers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are doing a lot of things differently. … Continued
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Health has launched VTHelplink, a new, single source clearinghouse for Vermonters to receive free, confidential, and personalized information and referrals to substance-use prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout the state. “The global pandemic … Continued