Category: Health & Fitness
Writers’ Barn touts new workshops
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Health & Fitness |
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Participants of the Writers’ Barn’s “Writing Picture Books” workshop learn the craft from award-winning picture book author and co-owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore, Elizabeth Bluemle, at center, Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Shelburne. Read More
Give the gift of golf this holiday season
| December 12, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Sports |
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The American Lung Association’s Northeast Golf Privilege Card offers incredible discounts at over 135 locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. During the month of December, those who purchase four cards will pay the price of three. Cardholders receive perks such as free or discounted greens fees, free cart rentals,… Read More
Packing safe school lunches
| September 12, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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It’s time to start thinking about school lunches and how to prevent food-borne illness from accompanying your kids back to school. Londa Nwadike, the University of Vermont Extension food safety specialist, offers these easy lessons for packing school lunches safely. Clean Before handling any food, always wash your hands, counters, and other food preparation areas thoroughly.… Read More
Health department urges hepatitis C tests for baby boomers
| September 12, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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The Vermont Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that anyone born between 1945 and 1965 get tested for hepatitis C. “Baby boomers are three times more likely to have hepatitis C than everyone else,” said Patsy Kelso, state epidemiologist for infectious disease. “Most people with hepatitis C (65… Read More
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
| September 12, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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ACS offers Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society offers guidance on prostate cancer screening and treatment, along with support for men dealing with the disease. As the leader in the fight to end cancer and create a world with more birthdays, the American Cancer… Read More
Prevention programs for mosquito-borne diseases
| September 12, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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In response to two cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), including one fatality, the Vermont Department of Public Health has authorized aerial spraying of pesticides across parts of Addison and Rutland Counties. Aerial spraying of pesticides is a last resort in the state’s response plan for EEE and West Nile Virus, and this is the… Read More
USA Triathlon National Championships return Aug. 17-19
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Health & Fitness, Sports |
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This summer Run Vermont will once again host the USA Triathlon National Championships from Aug. 17-19. USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and the National Championships is the most important competition on its annual calendar. Local traffic affected in Shelburne Just as last year, a major portion of… Read More
FAHC teams with Vermont HITEC to train phlebotomists
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness |
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Fletcher Allen Health Care and Vermont Healthcare Information Technology Education Center (HITEC) announced today that they are recruiting candidates for a phlebotomy training program, which will lead directly to employment at Fletcher Allen. Fletcher Allen employees were informed of this training opportunity last week. A phlebotomist obtains blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary collection from… Read More
July is UV Safety Month
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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July is UV Safety Month, and although there are physical and emotional benefits to direct sun exposure, over exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can be damaging and deadly. Vermont skin cancer incidence rates are among the highest in the country, and while most skin cancers are highly curable, an estimated 12,190 deaths will occur in… Read More
VNA announces new Adult Day Program Manager
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness, Lifestyle |
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Diane Olechna has been named the Visiting Nurse Association’s new Adult Day Program Manager. Olechna recently moved to Shelburne from Maryland, where she was the Director of Quality, Risk Management, and Educational Services at the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland. The VNA Adult Day Programs offer social settings for elders and adults with disabilities or… Read More
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