Press Releases

Op Ed: Oral Health Care Should Be Included in Vermont Health Care Reform Efforts

Peter Youngbear, Director of People’s Health and Wellness Clinic explains that good oral health is important overall health and dental care should be included in any health care reform efforts in Vermont.

Oral Health Care Included in Health Reform
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Vermont Experiences Significant Increase in Child Poverty

Children Hit Hard by the Great Recession

New Census data from the 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) show that the impacts of the recession are taking their toll on Vermont’s children and their families.   In 2010, 17 percent of Vermont’s children…

Groups and Individuals Across Vermont Call on Congress to Invest in Juvenile Justice Programs, Standards

Today, policy makers, attorneys, parents, juvenile justice programs and community groups called on Senator Leahy to ensure adequate federal funding for vital juvenile justice programs and to maintain strong federal standards to protect children in the justice system, promote effective…

Press Release: Vermont Coalition Launches Oral Health Website

The Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition recently launched a comprehensive website on oral health care in Vermont.  The url is www.vtoralhealth4all.org.

Press Release: VT Coalition Launches Oral Health Website

Press Release: IOM Report says millions lack access to oral health care, problem no different in VT

A recent report released from the Institute of Medicine determines that millions lack access oral health care and make recommendations to improve delivery of care.  Much of the report mirrors the lack of access to care in Vermont.

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Free Press: $150 Million Budget Gap Brings Talk of Pain

Read Nancy Remsen’s piece quoting Voices for Vermont’s Children – more budget cuts means shortchanging Vermont’s kids.

VT Digger Article: Coalition Launches Dental Care Program for Vermonters

VT Digger covers the press release announcing the launch of a statewide coalition dedicated to improving access to affordable oral health care for Vermonters. See coverage here.