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December 1, 2021
Two Years Into the Pandemic, Teens Logging on for Help
Physicians across the UVM Health Network are using video visits and telehealth appointments to meet the growing need for adolescent mental health care
November 16, 2021
Explaining the Safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: The Experts Weigh In
Pediatric experts Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at UVM Children’s Hospital, and Rebecca Bell, MD, president of the Vermont state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a pediatric critical care specialist, weigh in on the safety of the vaccines for children.
October 26, 2021
COVID-19 Booster: What You Need To Know
Our experts address common questions about COVID-19 vaccine boosters, including who is eligible and why a booster shot is so important.
October 25, 2021
When Will the Pandemic End? Your Top 9 COVID-19 Questions Answered
Infectious disease experts Cindy Noyes, MD, and Tim Lahey, MD, MMSc, join pulmonologist and critical care medicine physician Gil Allen, MD, to weigh in about boosters, mandates and more.
October 14, 2021
COVID and Flu: You Have the Power to Help Prevent a Twindemic
For Jessie Leyse, MD, an infectious disease expert, it all comes down to making smart choices to mitigate risk. Influenza kills people every year, and having a vaccine could save your life.
September 16, 2021
COVID-19 Confusion? 11 Questions Answered
This is an exhausting and confusing time, with endless information – and misinformation – everywhere. Infectious disease expert Cindy Noyes, MD, sat down with us to help make sense of it all.
August 9, 2021
Facebook Live: What Parents Need to Know About the Delta Variant
On August 18th, we held a Q&A about the Delta variant with Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, and Rebecca Bell, MD, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Vermont Chapter.
July 23, 2021
If You Haven’t Been Vaccinated Yet, Now’s the Time
The delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is far more contagious and just as deadly. Infectious disease expert Tim Lahey, MD, tells you what you need to know to stay safe.
June 10, 2021
Hey Man, These Small Changes Have a Big Impact on Your Health
Most health issues are largely preventable, but studies show many men don’t access health care regularly. In honor of Men’s Health Month, we asked an expert for simple advice for guys hoping to live a healthier lifestyle.
June 7, 2021
‘The vaccines are a ray of hope’
Merideth Plumpton, RN, nurse program coordinator for the State of Vermont’s immunization program, was the unshakeable go-to source for all questions vaccine-related.
June 7, 2021
‘Whatever we need to do'
Lisa LaBerge and Mark Roberts rushed through the doors of the Champlain Valley Expo afraid they had missed their vaccine appointment. They didn’t know that their arrival marked a significant milestone for the many hundreds of people who worked at the site.
June 7, 2021
'The team's commitment...has been just amazing'
Howard Schapiro, MD, reflects on the necessary chaos and teamwork of the early days of COVID-19 vaccination.
June 7, 2021
‘The significance of this work is not lost on anyone’
Nicole Courtois brought 20 years of experience to her role as the clinic’s onsite leader. She describes the experience as “hanging onto the wings of a plane as it flies.”
June 4, 2021
‘No waste. That’s our daily challenge’
For Kevin Smith and others from the pharmacy department who prepared the vaccines for distribution, every day was a well-orchestrated dance between time and temperature.
June 4, 2021
‘My entire crew takes great pride in our work behind the scenes’
Fran Berard was in charge of making sure the clinic had all the Band-Aids, needs and syringes it needed: “They’re not going to run out of anything on my watch.”