Health
Vermont Access Network (VAN): History Of Vermont Healthcare Reform 01/15/2013
History of Health Care Reform in Vermont discussion with committee.
Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 01/10/2013
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.
Lowering Our Carbon Footprint - Transportation: The Big Emissions Culprit 01/02/2013
Mary Sullivan, Communications Coordinator for the Burlington Electric Department, and Jennifer Green, Legacy Project and Sustainability Coordinator with Burlington CEDO, speak with Chris Cole of VTrans on the challenges of transportation in the 'Carbon Footprint' Vermonters leave.
Poison Prevention - Happy Holidays! 12/20/2012
Presentation by Northern New England Poison Center on prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org
1.800.222-1222.
All About Alzheimer's: Meeting the Challenges of Celebrations 12/20/2012
The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for families living with Alzheimer's and other dementia, the holidays can be challenging. On our December All About Alzheimer's program, we will be discussing ways to plan and adjusted expectations so your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions.
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson will speak with guests Tara Graham of the Arbors at Shelburne and family care partner Dan Bouchard and his wife Karen Kelly to discuss common challenges during the holiday season and ways families can reduce stress to help make it a more joyful time.
· Hear strategies to adjust expectations and traditions during the holidays
· Hear ideas on how to prepare guests and family who may notice changes in their loved one
· Learn ways to recognize and reduce stress in caregivers and in those living with the disease
· Hear ways to involve loved ones living with Alzheimer's or dementia at home or at a care facility
More information at: http://www.alz.org/vermont/index.asp
Introduction to Vermont's Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Health Benefit Rules Development Process 12/14/2012
As a REMINDER, due to the historic changes provided for under the Affordable Care Act, Vermont is revising and developing the health care benefit rules for state programs and qualified health programs. Through a series of public forums, the Agency of Human Services invites you, a health benefit exchange stakeholder, to learn more about the revisions and developments of rules pertaining to the exchange. Different portions of the rules will be presented at each of the following meetings, and AHS hopes to solicit your expert feedback throughout the meeting series. Stakeholder feedback will be used to develop all rules.
Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Christmas Tree Fort 12/11/2012
'The Christmas Tree Fort' is a film based on a true story. A 9-year old boy begins collecting thrown-away Christmas trees to try and hold onto the holiday's spirit, with unintended consequences. This movie takes it to the streets, starring the children of the Lakota tribe, from the poorest Indian reservation in America. Is Christmas about one day, or a way of life.
If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.
Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Road to Recovery 2012: A Showcase of Events 12/11/2012
Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Building on the 2012 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) theme-"Join the Voices for Recovery: It's Worth It!"-this episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In addition, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Treatment is effective and people can and do recover!
If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.
Featured Story
Bernie Sanders and The Danish Ambassador to the US, Live on TV and the Web
Tune in live on Burlington Telecom Channel 317 or live online at www.CH17.TV on May 18 at 1 p.m. for Senator Bernie Sanders and his special guest Peter Taksoe-Jensen, Denmark’s Ambassador to the United States.
