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Vermont Business Magazine The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in Chicago, the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician board certification in the United States, has named Greg Ogrinc, MD, MS its Senior Vice President, Certification Standards and Programs. Dr Ogrinc previously served as the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and as a hospitalist at the White River Junction (WRJ) VA Medical Center in Vermont. Among his many leadership positions, he served as the Associate Chief of Staff for Education at WRJ and a Senior Scholar for its Quality Scholars program.

Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center recently received designated agency recertification from the Vermont Department of Mental Health and the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). The authorizations recognize Howard Center’s high-quality mental health, substance use, and developmental disability supports and services for Chittenden County adults, children, and families.

Howard Center, one of sixteen designated and specialized service agencies that comprise Vermont’s System of Care, is the designated agency for the Chittenden County region. Designated Agencies are responsible for ensuring needed services are available through program delivery, local planning, service coordination, and monitoring outcomes within their region.

by Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System With the Legislature back in session and the Governor putting the finishing touches on his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, it is a good time to remind ourselves why Vermonters deserve meaningful increases in funding for the Vermont State College System (VSCS). The VSCS, which includes Castleton University, the Community College of Vermont, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College, continues to be the in-state destination for two thirds of Vermonters attending college in Vermont, or over 9,500 students, with another 5,000 in continuing education programs.

Vermont Business Magazine The Shires Young Professionals (SYP), a sub group under the Bennington Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently conducted a survey to inquire about the wants and needs of young professionals in the region. The mission of the Shires Young Professional group is to help young professionals and families create deep roots in Southwestern Vermont communities.

Vermont Business Magazine South Burlington-based Tech Vault, a leading provider of secure data center and cloud solutions in the Northeast, has announced that it has been selected by RCMtoGO to provide data center infrastructure services for its healthcare application hosting services. Recently, IBM announced the sunsetting of several AIX pSeries servers. This has left many Centricity Group Management (“CGM”) clients with a budgetary need to re-invest in new hardware. AIX and CGM both require a higher degree of expertise to offer a viable, cost-effective virtualized solution to clients.

Vermont Business Magazine Across Vermont and around the world people turned the calendar to 2020 and set new and renewed goals for better health and wellness. The Department of Health wants you to know there are an amazing number of supports and resources available at your fingertips to help you to succeed.

Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, February 7, Bromley Mountain ski resort will hold their 18th Annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser. Moms ski or ride for just $25 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their kid or kids. Once again, this year’s event will benefit women’s breast cancer care at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in Bennington, part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). The Cancer Center will receive the entire $25 lift ticket cost as a donation.

During the day, participants will be able to meet some of the physicians and staff of the Cancer Center, whether on the slopes or in the lodge. The event will feature giveaways and après-ski activities.

by Jeff Weld, Director of Community Engagement, Casella Waste Systems Inc A week has passed since an early morning truck accident (December 27) occurred that significantly impacted two drivers and their families. Over the course of the week, there have been several articles, social media posts, and letters to various editors published about the accident, most of which focus mainly on the cargo of the second truck involved and the time of day they were traveling.

They are filled with speculation and fear mongering that would have once been considered beneath respectable news organizations and relegated to fringe publications and conspiracy theorists.

The tone and delivery of each missive is generally disrespectful and dismissive of the drivers and families involved, the job that they do, and the care with which they provide service to our communities.

​Vermont Business Magazine Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) is pleased to announce its continuing partnership with Community College of Vermont (CCV), which has recently been approved by the State Apprenticeship Council as a new apprenticeship sponsor. CCV will offer registered apprenticeships in Medical Assisting, supported by an Apprenticeship Expansion Grant from the Vermont Department of Labor, which seeks to increase the number of apprenticeships statewide into industries and positions not traditionally seen as occupations for apprenticeship. The Medical Assisting Apprenticeship includes five college-level courses paired with related instruction in a clinical setting. The clinical training is performed and led by BMH.

Vermont Business Magazine The Special Needs Support Center (SNSC) has received a $30,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help SNSC further their mission of proudly working together to create a community where people with special needs, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, can live their best lives.

Vermont Business Magazine Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, announces that their Board of Directors has elected new officers. Adam Pippin, Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending at Claremont Savings Bank, has been elected Board President. Pippin has a strong financial background, having worked in banking for more than eight years. In addition to service on HCRS’ Board, Pippin is also a member of the RMA Professionals Committee, the Vermont Banking Association Committee, and the Space on Main Board of Directors. Pippin lives in White River Junction.

Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General TJ Donovan today announced that his office has reached a settlement with Maryland-based Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, for violations of Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act. Woodbine was the manager of a 56-bed residential care home called Spring Village at Essex in Essex Junction, Vermont.