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Vermont Business MagazineGovernor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Vermont is under a statewide Winter Storm Warning and a Blizzard Warning for the western edge of Vermont, throughWednesdayevening.
Vermont Business Magazine Thomas JDonovan Jr, the Vermont Attorney General, announced during a press conference at the University of Vermont on Monday thathis staff is taking steps to make the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program more responsive to Vermont small businesses’ issue.The Consumer Assistance Program provides information, referral and mediation services to
Vermont Business MagazinePaul Kervick and Dee DeLuca have known each other for more than three decades. More than one-third of that time has been spent changing society’s approach to elder care.
Vermont Business MagazineMatthew Choate, BSN, RN, MBA, CEN, CPEN was recently named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for The University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC). Choate had served as interim CNO since December 2016.
Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont-based infant formula company Perrigo Nutritionals is launching a new parent-centered campaign. Every parent has a unique "formula" for how to juggle it all: family, work and "me" time.
Vermont Business MagazineUniversity of Vermont President Tom Sullivan has decided to close the University fromnoontoday until6 am.Thursdaydue to severe winter blizzard conditions.The President’s decision is based upon the recommendation of UVM’s Emergency Operations Group, which has been monitoring the weather forecast closely.
Vermont Business Magazine The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law School and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) on Monday announced the release of their "Blueprint for a National Food Strategy," a collaborative project that calls for a national food strategy in the United States to strengthen and support the nation's current and f
Vermont Business Magazine Kids inVermontwill unite against tobacco use onMarch 15as they join thousands of young people nationwide to mark Kick Butts Day. More than 1,000 events are planned acrossthe United Statesand around the world for this annual day of youth activism, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (See below for a list of local events.)
by John McClaughry Last year the intense efforts of the “Energy Independent Vermont” coalition to sell Vermonters on the merits of a carbon tax ran onto the rocks. But the friends of the carbon tax in the Vermont House and Senate aren’t giving up. Three years ago the EIV coalition burst upon the scene.
Vermont Business MagazineThe University of Vermont – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) this week launches the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)’s Own the Boneprogram, aimed at better identifying, evaluating and treating patients with osteoporosis.
Vermont Business Magazine Grace Cottage Hospital (Townshend) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Louise McDevitt is the author of a new book for clinical practitioners. Orthopedic Physical Assessment, published by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates and co-authored by McDevitt and FNP Monica Tombasco, is a reference guide to help Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Ass
Vermont Business Magazine The annual “Big Change Roundup for Kids” raised $314,667.17to support specialized care provided at The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. The Roundup is the largest fundraiser each year for Vermont Children’s.