Health
The third wave: Burlington struggles to find solutions to a fentanyl-fueled crisis
Amid record overdoses, the city is trying to step up its efforts to address the problem, but barriers remain.
The third wave: How Burlington lost ground in its battle against opioids
“I used to think that heroin and prescription opioids was a major tragedy. We had no idea what was in store for us. Now we see,” said Ed Baker, a social worker.
Doctor’s departure emblematic of challenges in rural health care for patients and providers
Dr. Laura Barber said her employer, Randolph-based Gifford Health Care, fired her effective Dec. 15, giving her a 90-day notice in September.
Former Rutland bike shop transformed into affordable housing for veterans
The project developer, Stephen Box, has advocated for a faster and more creative solution to the lack of affordable housing.
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More young Vermonters are seeking emergency treatment for drug overdoses since the pandemic
Last year, 425 Vermonters age 24 or younger sought emergency room treatment for accidental drug overdoses, data from the state Department of Health shows, reflecting an upward trend seen since the pandemic hit Vermont in 2020.
Free walk-in Covid vaccination clinics for uninsured adults to be held in Barre
The clinics are scheduled for every Saturday from Nov. 18 to Dec. 30.
Bennington nursing home to be sold to company promising specialized care
About 100 Vermonters are stuck in hospitals, prisons or out-of-state facilities because existing nursing homes in Vermont say they can’t handle their complex needs — often mental health-related — or won’t take people with criminal backgrounds.
A historic Bennington property is being transformed into the county’s first recovery residence
The Squire House, named after its original owner, has been redesigned to accommodate up to six women in a shared living space. Two apartments being constructed within the same building can house women with children.
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