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Vermont Business Magazine Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington is initiating a comprehensive health assessment of the communities that it serves. Conducted every 3 years, the Community Health Needs Assessment process allows SVMC to understand the current health needs of its region, assess the services available to residents, and identify where and how improvements can be made.
“The past year has illustrated the importance of accessible health services and the need to reduce health inequities,” said Pamela Duchene, PhD, APRN, SVMC’s chief nursing officer and vice president of Patient Care Services. “A wide range of voices from our region are needed to help guide SVMC in continuing to provide exceptional care and comfort for our community.”
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AUGUSTA Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced Wednesday LD 17, “Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits under the MaineCare Program.”
The bill was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee.
“In our rural communities, a lack of safe, reliable transportation is a huge barrier for older and disabled Mainers,” said Sen. Maxmin. “For too many people, just going to the grocery store, picking up prescriptions, or running other essential errands is a daunting task simply because they can’t drive or don’t have access to a vehicle. While there are a number of regional programs trying to meet this need, they are often underfunded and reliant on volunteers. The problem has only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s time to search for solutions to this very complicated matter. LD 17 is the result of nearly thr