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Dr. Harry Chen Looks At State’s Health Issues

Lisa Poole
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Fri 9/13/13 Noon & 7PM  This week, Vermont’s health department announced the second death of a horse in Franklin County that had contracted EEE, a disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The state is also concerned about chronic diseases and substance abuse by our younger population.

We talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen about the state’s efforts to deal with the biggest health challenges facing Vermont.

Also on the program, political scientist Eric Davis looks at how the three members of the Vermont Congressional delegation view the President’s plan to launch limited air strikes against Syria.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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