The home for Vermont Public's coverage of health care issues affecting the state of Vermont.
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A recent statewide study found that first responders do not have equitable access to mental health services. Stigma around mental health and access to resources in small, rural areas are two large barriers to providing adequate care for first responders.
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Injectable drugs such as Ozempic are used to lower blood sugar and suppress appetite. They’re used by people with diabetes and, increasingly, for weight loss.
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The Vermont chapter of the ACLU says Commissioner of Health Dr. Mark Levine violated the state’s open meeting law when he unilaterally bypassed a recommendation from Vermont’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee to allocate $2.6 million toward overdose prevention centers.
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Several of the largest hospitals in the region say their emergency rooms are very busy, and patients should expect longer-than-usual wait times for non-life-threatening conditions.
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We hear from Morning Edition's Jenn Jarecki on her path to getting her first mammogram and learn about resources in Vermont.
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Local Morning Edition host Jenn Jarecki got her first-ever breast cancer screening in Middlebury last year. And, to demystify the procedure, Vermont Public tagged along.
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There's a class of Vermonters that isn't allowed to enjoy the full benefits of the state's Medicaid program, and there's no getting around the factor that disqualifies them.
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The bill would expand Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Vermonters and young adults who earn up to 317% of the federal poverty level, with more changes expected to follow.
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Health care providers say patients often can’t access the medications because Medicaid and some private insurers don't cover them. A group of physicians wants lawmakers to require it.
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This week, the University of Vermont Medical Center announced a new center that will provide support and resources for caregivers, like peer mentoring and short-term counseling.