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  • Green Mountain Care should be comprehensive

    Breaking NewsIvan Smith posted Jul 18, 2012

    Dear Editor, I believe that Green Mountain Care should be as comprehensive as possible, a system where the standard is that of quality of life. A system that puts to rest the multi-tier or package approach to healthcare fin ...

  • Suffering is unnecessary, there are solutions that need support

    Breaking NewsJoan Eckley posted Jul 18, 2012

    Dear Editor, I have a spinal cord injury from whiplash car accidents that is not treatable by current medical practices. I am in chronic pain in my shoulders and upper back and my left arm is significantly atrophied. Along ...

  • Mental health services are essential to health care offerings

    Breaking NewsCathy Thomas posted Jul 18, 2012

    Dear Editor, I am now retired but was a practicing clinical social worker for 30 years. Regarding what services should be included in Green Mountain Care, mental health services are an essential part. These services should b ...

  • Government should be obligated to meet all basic healthcare needs

    Breaking NewsSamantha Barrale posted Jul 18, 2012

    Dear Editor, I am a senior with social work and sociology major at Castleton State College. I wish to share my story because people's health needs and their ability to get comprehensive, appropriate care is very import ...

  • Healthcare Debate Comes to Ludlow October 20

    Local Newsby Ralph Pace, Ludlow updated Oct 19, 2011 08:13 AM

    While we have been hearing sound bits from Montpelier and other power centers in the state about the impact of Act 48, aka Green Mountain Care, the legislation passed by the Legislature to enable a detailed study of single p ...