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RRMC sole Vermont hospital named Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
VermontBiz Improving quality of care for birthing people has been a laser focus for Rutland Regional Medical Center’s (RRMC) Women and Children’s Unit and Birthing Center. This past January, the steady work to improve maternal health outcomes paid off when the hospital was formally named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care—the only hospital in Vermont to receive this distinction. This award is for exceptional care demonstrated through specific measurable outcomes at facilities that meaningfully differentiate the delivery of care.
Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals to go on strike in July, union confirms
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nurses at the University of Vermont Medical Center will officially go on strike later this month, according to a union representative authorized to speak on the matter. Top video: See previous coverage. A representative for the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals told NBC5 that...
Vermont to go ‘Fourth’ with a long weekend of pyrotechnics and parades
More than 40 cities and towns are advertising free public Independence Day festivities that stretch through Saturday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont to go ‘Fourth’ with a long weekend of pyrotechnics and parades.
Worcester police seek help finding missing woman
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Amanda Pearce, who was last seen on Friday, June 28. Pearce is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap.
A patchwork of local groups support Vermonters still displaced from flooding
Local, volunteer-supported long-term recovery groups keep track of people affected by last summer’s floods in ways the state and federal government have not. Read the story on VTDigger here: A patchwork of local groups support Vermonters still displaced from flooding.
Bill Falls: UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences at work in the community
Each year, we place hundreds of students in internships with community organizations, local government and businesses throughout the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bill Falls: UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences at work in the community.
Indy Pass Adds Ten New Ski Resorts From Vermont to Japan
The Indy Pass, a popular ski pass that provides access to independent alpine and cross country ski areas across the globe, is expanding. POWDER has learned via press release on July 1st, 2024 that ten ski areas from Maine to Japan will join the pass for the Winter '24/'25 season. They are as ...
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