Mitzi Johnson said there is no guarantee the latest bill, which stalled in the House last year, will reach the floor in 2020.
House speaker says commercial pot market is not on her 2020 priority list
Tag: Department of Health
Fanny Allen closes operating rooms following another mystery odor incident
Seven staff members were evaluated at the urgent care center on site Wednesday following reports of nausea and lightheadedness.
With cyanobacteria blooms into fall, is Vermont doing enough to protect public health?
The state lacks public drinking water standards for cyanotoxins, and monitoring of recreational waters is voluntary.
Health Dept. seeks reports of vaping-related respiratory illness
Nationwide, there have been reports of illnesses and two deaths associated with vaping.
Reported sexually transmitted infections on the rise in Vermont
Vermont Department of Health attributes much of the increase to better education and testing access.
Lawmakers mull updates to unwieldy toxic toy lists
Lawmakers are considering stricter policies for reporting toxins in children’s products. But the state’s current database is difficult for the public to use.
Burlington leaders draw praise for efforts to stem opioid epidemic
Overdose deaths have dropped as the city has taken steps to increase access to opioid addiction medications and worked to counter the stigma around addiction.
Individuals stay on health exchange as some employers exit
State numbers say enrollment in Vermont’s individual insurance market rose slightly for 2019. Enrollment for small employers shrunk due to the expansion of association health plans.
Valley Vista revamps addiction program to cut wait time
Administrators at the Bradford facility say the new young-adult program will meet a growing demand for in-patient substance use treatment.
‘Light’ rules for short-term AirBnB rentals now in effect
Under legislation signed last week by Gov. Phil Scott, hosts must comply with general health and safety standards and register with the Department of Taxes.
Lawmakers seek streamlined lead law to protect children
A new bill would centralize authority over lead paint renovation and maintenance practices. The state says hundreds of children suffer from lead poisoning annually.
Turn in unwanted prescription drugs on Take Back Day this Saturday
News Release — Vermont Department of Health April 24, 2018 Contacts: Vermont Department of Health Ben Truman 802-863-7281 Vermont Department of Public Safety Adam Silverman 802-241-5277 Burlington – On Saturday, April 28, 2018, communities across Vermont will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – setting up collection sites that offer a safe, convenient […]
UVM wins Workplace Wellness Award for second year in row
News Release — University of Vermont March 5, 2018 Contact: Jeff Wakefield 802-578-8830 [email protected] Burlington – For the second year in a row, the University of Vermont has won a Workplace Wellness Award from the Vermont Department of Health. The award recognizes Vermont organizations demonstrating an established wellness strategy that promotes healthy environments and supports […]
Officials want closer look at unused drug program
Under a bill up for a final vote in the Senate, the state Agency of Human Services will take most of 2018 to examine a proposal to donate unused prescription drugs to eligible Vermonters.