Health Care

In the Northeast Kingdom town of Island Pond, one primary care doctor has been taking care of the community for more than 30 years. We’re going to join him for the day as he sees his patients and reflects on his career.

The legislation would make abortion medication accessible online, broaden which health care service advertising is regulated by consumer protection law, and add privacy options for providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care.

The inpatient psychiatric unit is open to patients ages 12 to 17. The hospital also expanded its beds for adults.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England said in a press release that this particular health center, which is currently open just two days a week, has faced significant challenges since the pandemic.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington is set to build a new 12-bed psychiatric unit for adolescents. This comes as state health officials say they're seeing an increase of youth with symptoms of mental illness that require inpatient care.

Owen Foster, the chair of the Green Mountain Care Board, warns of steep insurance rate increases and service cuts.

A Central Vermont Medical Center spokesperson told Vermont Public in an email that the hospital remains “committed to reaching an agreement that supports our staff as well as the long-term sustainability of CVMC for our patients and community.”

Tom Huebner, longtime former president and CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center, died Wednesday at age 71. Hospital and community members say he left a lasting mark on the region.

After going over budget by more than $100 million over two years, UVM Medical Center has put forward a compromise to state regulators.

Outright Vermont is urging state lawmakers to safeguard the rights of youth in Vermont as the Trump administration seeks to rollback protections for LGBTQ+ Americans.