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Life just got a little bit easier for people in drug treatment programs in Rutland. Burlington Labs opened the doors to its newest collections site last week. The walk-in collections center, located at 10 Merchants Row, offers area residents a convenient place for drug testing services.
Three more students at Charlotte Central School had positive skin tests evaluated by Health Department nurses during the final round of screening clinics held March 30 through April 3. None of the 31 adults or children (12 adults, 19 children) tested positive at the Freedom Rains day care in Colchester at clinics on March 17 and 19.
Norwich University will host the 2015 William E. Colby Military Writers’ Symposium on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8-9, with experts in the field of cybersecurity. The symposium, which is free and open to the public and marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrates the best in military writing, books and ideas.
FairPoint Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: FRP), a leading northern New England retail and wholesale communications provider, today reinforced the importance of its investment in technology and infrastructure to wholesale customers looking for improved access to their customers in the region.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released final Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug program changes for 2016 that provide fair and accurate payments to plans, and encourage the delivery of high-quality care for all populations.
Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Joseph Perras and Patti Strohla, RN to the Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team. Both individuals offer a high level of energy, expertise and enthusiasm. The Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team is comprised of the CEO and seven senior staff members who guide hospital operations.
Vermont Gas Systems today announced that it has reached agreements with owners of about 85% of parcels in the Addison Natural Gas Project pipeline corridor. Vermont Gas is engaged in ongoing constructive negotiations or neutral third-party mediation with another 10% of landowners, which the Company believes will lead to more agreements.
by John McClaughry Last week, the Vermont House completed deliberations on a fiscal year 2016 general fund budget and an associated tax package. The appropriations committee, after months of intense work and no little agony, produced a budget that covers a $113 million deficit.
The Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board joins a nationwide campaign to help Americans of all ages recognize the importance of 9-1-1 and the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response in times of crisis.
by M Kathleen Shaw, DVM, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Spring is almost here (really!) and with it comes parasites of all sorts that can infect your pet. Most dog and cat owners understand the importance of keeping their pets safe from parasites such as heartworms, intestinal worms, fleas, and ticks.
by Amy Ash Nixon vtdigger.org A House committee Friday voted down a controversial bill that sought to take away what was characterized by its lead sponsor, Rep. Kurt Wright, R-Burlington, as the “nuclear option” for teachers’ unions and school boards — strikes and contract imposition.