Submitted The Village of Poultney has installed three new benches, an informational kiosk, and a bike repair station along the D&H Rail Trail in the village. With support from a “Quick Build” grant from the Vermont Dept. of Health, […]
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey offers insights into pandemic era student health
Challenges in mental health and substance use stand out during a period of social and educational disruption New data from the Vermont Dept. of Health that measures students’ health risks and behaviors provides a unique snapshot of Vermont youth’s […]
Vermont maintains high insured rate with 97% covered
Average health insurance premiums and cost burdens fall; areas of needed improvement emerge Nearly 97% of all Vermonters have health insurance, matching the state’s highest insured rate on record. According to the 2021 Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey released March 30, almost […]
First case of the Omicron variant confirmed in Vermont
Officials say boosters necessary The Vermont Dept. of Health announced Saturday, Dec. 18, that it confirmed the state’s first case of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus. Genetic sequencing identified the new variant in a specimen collected on Dec. […]
Vermont Dept. of Health reminds Vermonters to keep children safe during holiday travel
Correctly installed car seats and proper use are key to arriving safely The holidays are a time to travel and see friends and family. In addition to the special consideration we all must give to preventing the spread of Covid-19, […]
Tracking Covid
Staff report The Vermont Dept. of Health (DOH) reported 14 new Covid cases in Rutland County and 11 new cases in Windsor County, on Tuesday, Sept. 7 — in the past 14 days there have been 190 and 170 respectively. […]
FAQs about the Covid-19 vaccine
The Vermont Dept. of Health and health officials across the globe urge all adults ages 16-plus to get vaccinated for Covid-19 as soon as they’re eligible to help stop the spread of the disease and its variants — we all […]