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Green Mountain Care Board holds meetings on the state of …

WEBThe Green Mountain Care Board oversees Vermont’s medical facilities. It has been holding community meetings in the state’s 14 hospital regions to provide …

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Final report on health care reform presented to Green Mountain …

WEBThe board that oversees Vermont’s healthcare system has received a final report on reforming healthcare in the state. The Vermont Legislature passed Act 167 in …

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New health equity scorecard from the Commonwealth Fund finds …

WEBA new report is highlighting racial inequities in the nation's health care system. Lead author David Radley, a senior scientist for tracking health system …

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MassMutual, Baystate Health plan new community health center

WEBA proposed 90,000-square-foot facility will house at least four local health centers’ worth of services in the heart of the city, according to officials with Baystate …

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New digital institute launched to enhance healthcare workforce

WEBA new digital platform has been launched to improve healthcare workforce development in northern New York. Officials gathered Monday at the University of …

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Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response

WEBAfter the Change Healthcare cyberattack wreaked chaos in the health care system, members of the Senate Finance Committee heard testimony from Andrew Witty, …

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Pfizer Booster Shots Available Through Berkshire Health Systems

WEBBerkshire Health Systems will have boosters for anyone 65 and older, those under 65 with chronic medical conditions and anyone else who meets state’s guidelines …

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Getting to know Pittsfield’s new permanent public health director

WEBWith his appointment to the full job by the board of health this month, Cambi replaces the city’s last permanent public health director, mentor Gina Armstrong. “She …

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Pittsfield to offer vaccinations to homebound residents as COVID

WEBWith respiratory illness season here again, the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts is bringing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound residents. …

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How safe is New York's hospital care

WEBEarlier this month, in its latest annual report Leapfrog Group’s analysis found that New York State ranked 39th nationwide in terms of quality, well behind large …

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Proposed legislation could support healthcare workers in New York

WEBPublished June 3, 2024 at 12:06 PM EDT. Listen • 4:29. Samantha Simmons. New York State Senator Jake Ashby and Assemblyman John McDonald announcing legislation …

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Elizabeth Comen on "All in Her Head" WAMC

WEBGuest: Dr. Elizabeth Comen, breast oncologist at Memoiral Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and author of All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught …

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Philip Morris sells asthma inhaler company, citing ‘unwarranted

WEBThree years ago, the cigarette giant acquired Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers, raising health groups’ ire. Now, it’s …

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new Gándara Center location in

WEBThe Gándara Center’s Gaucher Street location has long offered bilingual mental health programs, educational services, and more for families across the …

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Albany Med's Dr. Andy Coates: "This Is A World-Changing Event"

WEBDr. Andy Coates is assistant professor of medicine and psychiatry at Albany Medical College. The internist has been working on the COVID-19 critical care team at …

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts youth mental health discussion …

WEBSupporters of the legislation say social media apps negatively impact the mental health of young people. Hochul cited a Pew Research poll released in June that …

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Back on the picket line, Albany Med unionized nurses await

WEBHeading into the weekend without a new contract in place, unionized nurses at Albany Medical Center continue to sound the alarm about short-staffing.

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Violence prevention grants awarded to 12 Vermont organizations

WEBThe Vermont Department of Health is announcing over $4 million in grants to support violence prevention initiatives. The grants are awarded through the Community …

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott focuses on suicide prevention …

WEBSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Vermont Governor Phil Scott dedicated most of his weekly briefing today to raising awareness about mental …

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“Better Off Without Me” Recognizing Suicidal Thoughts

WEBThe National Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255 or you can text TALK to 741-741. Someone will answer ready to talk, listen, and put you in touch with more …

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