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School employees’ healthcare plan extended Region/State

WEBThe Commission for Public School Employee Health Benefits has unanimously agreed to a two-year extension of the current school employees’ …

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UVM Medical Center Board of Trustees welcomes new members

WEBThe UVM Medical Center Board of Trustees recently appointed five new trustees, adding individuals with experience in finance and business, elder care and …

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Rising through the health care ranks Williston-vermont-news

WEBUVM Health Network leads local nurse up career ladder From a young age, Ryan Martin knew he wanted to work in health care, but it wasn’t until he joined his

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Enhancing wellness with bathroom upgrades Home & Garden

WEBWellness is at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds, including keeping germs at bay and creating surroundings that promote mental and physical health. Even …

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Health insurance options after a spouse retires Savvy Senior

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State seeks feedback on ‘Age Strong’ 10-year plan

WEBTo help ensure Vermont heads into the second half of the 21st Century as a healthy place to live, work, play and grow older, state officials are asking the public to …

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Guest Column: A large-scale effort to support mental health

WEBThe pandemic has exposed the fault lines in our state’s mental health system of care, with many more of us trying to connect to services for depression, …

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What you need to know about Medicare spouse coverage

WEBIn addition to Part A, both you and your spouse would also qualify for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor’s visits and other outpatient services, but requires …

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Seniors can get help paying for everyday needs Savvy Senior

WEBWhat types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, …

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Does Medicare cover weight loss treatments

WEBDoes Medicare cover any weight loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare …

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Guest Column: Let’s reopen the health care debate

WEBOn Aug. 11, VTDigger’s health care reporter Kristen Fountain reported, “Nearly all of Vermont’s hospitals are seeking double-digit percentage increases in …

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Beans, beans good for your heart the more you eat…the healthier …

WEBBy Dr. Stuart Offer Observer correspondent Beans are very good for your heart, in addition to many other health benefits. Research is conclusive that eating a …

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UVM Health Network hires Home Health & Hospice president

WEBUVM Health Network has named Adrianne Johnson Ross the next president and CEO of its Home Health & Hospice division. She replaces Judy Peterson, who is …

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Health savings accounts can boost retirement savings

WEBI’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work.

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Williston doctor provies free medical care to Katrina evacuees

WEBBy Kim HowardObserver correspondent When Dr. Gil Theriault returned from the Gulf Coast, he brought back a pen pal connection for his eleven-year-old daughter …

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Two new businesses for Taft Corners Williston-vermont-news

WEBTwo new businesses for Taft Corners. Taft Corners this month. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY JASON STARR. The Taft Corners Shopping Center is the new home of a …

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Guest Column: More long-term care capacity urgently needed

WEBThis is because Vermont has a severe lack of capacity for patients who need long-term care outside of the hospital. The situation has become chronic and is causing …

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Williston architecture firm promotes pandemic-safe design

WEBBY CAMILLE SWEET Special to the Observer Williston-based Environments for Health, an architecture firm specializing in health care projects, has found itself …

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Guest Column: The kids are not all right Guest Columns

WEBYouth mental health has been a priority of our state government and many organizations. During the pandemic, when so many social structures became unsteady, …

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