Rutland Regional, state prepare for reopening with testing for those symptomatic and contact tracing By Polly Mikula Since the beginning of April, at least, the state of Vermont and all its regional hospitals and health clinics have had enough Covid-19 […]
Category: Covid-19 updates
Flags to fly half-staff on the 19th of every month in 2020 to honor victims of Covid-19
On April 17, Governor Phil Scott announced a flag lowering procedure to honor Vermonters who have died due to Covid-19, making the following statement: “This Sunday, April 19, marks one month since Vermont’s first two fatalities as a result of […]
Telemedicine brings accessible and efficient healthcare to you at home, likely to last past pandemic
By Virginia Dean RUTLAND — Although telemedicine has been practiced since the 1990s, it is needed and being used now more than ever, given the recent and daily difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. “Social distancing guidelines make it harder to […]
Local pharmacies still open, some deliver or offer pickup services
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure that Medicaid members have access to the medications they need, the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) has implemented the following changes to its prescription drug benefits programs, effective Friday, March […]
Drug and alcohol treatment, recovery is ongoing
The Vermont Department of Health has launched VTHelplink, a new, single source clearinghouse for Vermonters to receive free, confidential and personalized information and referrals to substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services throughout the state. “The global pandemic has not erased […]
Covid-19: one more reason to quit tobacco, vaping
The new coronavirus attacks the lungs, making it harder for people who smoke or vape — tobacco, cannabis or anything else — to fight off the virus and putting them at much greater risk of severe illness, even death. Through […]
Domestic violence shouldn’t be tolerated
Help is one call away The Vermont State Police, Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence join with other law-enforcement agencies and advocacy organizations to acknowledge the unique and difficult challenges facing people who […]
Parents’ helpline is open
Support for parents is vital for children’s well being “We understand isolation… can be very challenging for families with children,” stated Ed Bride, deputy/development director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT). Young children need and actually thrive with predictable structure […]
Food shelves in Rutland County
BROC Community Action Hours open: Mon-Fri. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Senior hours Friday 2-3 p.m. Location: 45 Union St, Rutland, VT Phone: 802-775-0878 Black River Good Neighbor Services, Thrift Store/Food Shelf Hours Open: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: 37B Main St., […]
Stepping up to feed Rutland County
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed many services, qualification parameters and protocols for accessing services provided — including food services. Here is a list of resources for those needing assistance, or not —grocery store hours have also changed to allow for […]