/tags/health Health en-US ΏͺΤΖΜεΣύ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-27/poultry-farmers-are-changing-their-operations-to-guard-against-bird-flu For many Vermont farmers, bird flu poses an especially serious risk this year, amid fears the virus could spread to dairy cattle in the state. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-27/poultry-farmers-are-changing-their-operations-to-guard-against-bird-flu Lexi Krupp /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-30/in-good-health-why-mental-health-care-matters The psychiatric unit at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin has closed its doors. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:02:25 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-30/in-good-health-why-mental-health-care-matters Mitch Wertlieb, Daniela Fierro /npr-news/2025-01-24/ugh-do-i-have-to-honest-questions-and-answers-about-cardio-illustrated If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:03:02 GMT /npr-news/2025-01-24/ugh-do-i-have-to-honest-questions-and-answers-about-cardio-illustrated Marielle Segarra, Malaka Gharib /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-23/in-good-health-healthcare-and-technology In the fourth installment of our series, In Good Health, we explore health care industry startups in our region. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:39:12 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-23/in-good-health-healthcare-and-technology Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-considers-state-certification-doulas-moves-toward-medicaid-coverage The proposed doula certification program would be a step toward allowing Medicaid coverage for doula services. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:22:43 GMT /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-considers-state-certification-doulas-moves-toward-medicaid-coverage Howard Weiss-Tisman /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-09/in-good-health-health-at-every-size-and-in For the second installment in our weekly January health series, we explore Health At Every Size, weight neutrality, and intuitive eating. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:11:46 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-09/in-good-health-health-at-every-size-and-in Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-02/in-good-health-sauna In the first installment of our weekly January series on health, we talk about the physical, mental, and social benefits of sauna. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:36:53 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-02/in-good-health-sauna Mikaela Lefrak, Jon Ehrens /local-news/2024-12-27/franklin-county-flock-tests-positive-for-bird-flu The owners of the flock notified state officials on Dec. 18, after one of their birds died suddenly and others became sick. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:46:57 GMT /local-news/2024-12-27/franklin-county-flock-tests-positive-for-bird-flu Abagael Giles /local-news/2024-12-23/vermonts-lead-poisoning-prevention-program-reports-increased-testing-but-officials-remain-concerned The percentage of 1 and 2-year-olds who had their blood tested for lead reached an all time high in 2023. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:14:54 GMT /local-news/2024-12-23/vermonts-lead-poisoning-prevention-program-reports-increased-testing-but-officials-remain-concerned Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-12-20/state-will-not-require-testing-of-raw-milk-thats-sold-to-consumers-as-part-of-bird-flu-program The Agency of Agriculture is about to start a USDA-mandated testing program to see if there is bird flu in the milk supply. The state will not require farms that sell raw milk directly to consumers to test their milk. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:53:37 GMT /local-news/2024-12-20/state-will-not-require-testing-of-raw-milk-thats-sold-to-consumers-as-part-of-bird-flu-program Howard Weiss-Tisman