Northeast U. S.
American Red Cross Press Conference: "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" Campaign 01/10/2012
The American Red Cross, Northern New England Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout Vermont. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Donors are needed every day to make sure there is an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All presenting donors in January will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. By offering all presenting donors a coupon for a free pound of coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Red Cross are thanking donors who support the community blood supply by rolling up their sleeves to give the gift of life.
HOPE Congo 12/15/2011
Coordinator of HOPE Congo, Paul Gatanga speaks to the history and needs of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how the organization, Hope Congo, offers brighter possibilities for the future. This program is designed to raise awareness, connect the diaspora community and has been used as a political organizing tool for activists working in Congo who have limited means of self-expression.
Governor Peter Shumlin: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Funding 12/13/2011
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D), New Hampshire Governor John Lynch (D), Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman (D), and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, discuss the importance of LIHEAP funding and why Congress must act promptly to fund LIHEAP at the highest level before adjournment. Dave McCurdy, president and CEO of the American Gas Association, presents survey results on numbers of customers in arrears on heating bills (a 4.5 percent increase nationally). Mark Wolfe, Executive Director of National Energy Assistance Directors' Association, presents results from another survey showing families with at least one member who has served in the military receiving LIHEAP funds increased 156 percent since 2008.
Poison Prevention - In Nepali by Madhu Neupane 06/30/2011
Presentation by Northern New England Poison Center on prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org
1.800.222-1222. Nepali translator Madhu Neupane.
Poison Prevention, In Nepali 12/15/2010
Presentation by Northern New England Poison Center on prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org
1.800.222-1222. Nepali translator Rita Neopaneyl.
Public Service Announcements. PSAs.: Vermont Direct Care Registry PSA 09/07/2010
The goal of Rewarding Work is to give people who need support with daily activities choice and control in finding personal assistants.
CLiF- Children’s Literacy Foundation Promo 08/05/2010
The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to nurture a love of reading and writing among children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. Since 1998 CLiF has served almost 100,000 children in nearly 400 communities across every region of the Twin States.
Prescription Medicine Safety- No Wonder You're Dizzy! 04/19/2010
Northern New England Poison Center , Community of Vermont Elders (COVE) and Lyric Theatre Company collaborate on a skit highlighting the issues surrounding prescription medicines and their disposal/use. The 'Savvy Seniors' (Corey Neil Gottfried, Audrey Arnold, Barb Emerson) are directed by Syndi Zook. More information on COVE can be found at their website and by calling toll-free 1.888.865-2683. More poison prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org - 1.800.222-1222.
A Critical Link: The Environment and Women's Health Part 2 of 2 09/10/2009
Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
A Critical Link: The Environment and Women's Health Part 1 of 2 09/10/2009
This conference, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, looks at the connection between women's health and the environment. Part 1 features an introduction by PPNNE President and CEO Nancy Mosher, an interview with Sandra Streingraber, Ph.D., as well as talks by Ann Blake, Ph.D. (The Chemicals Around Us) and Elise Miller, M.Ed. (Environmental Contributors to Learning and Developmental Disabilities). Part 1 concludes with a message from Seventh Generation's Shelia Hollander. For more information visit www.ppnne.org or www.good-chemistry.org.
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Burlington Mayoral Matchup Live Forum at City Hall
Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright are invited to get specific about their plans to run Burlington. Channel 17's Jess Wilson moderates the media panel of Kristin Carlson, WCAX; Kirk Carapezza, VPR and Andy Bromage, Seven Days. Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream at 5 p.m on TV Channel 17 or watch and join the live online chat at channel17.org or sevendaysvt.com.
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