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Month: August 2011

Reflecting on World Breastfeeding Week

Reflecting on World Breastfeeding Week

Last week was World Breastfeeding Week, and there was a great discussion at CHC about how best to promote it.  Our Family Wellness Center, which has been offering breastfeeding support for nearly two decades, had a poster up for The Big Latch On.  On our intranet, we set up a discussion page to talk about how we can support mothers that are breastfeeding and many great resources were shared. Most importantly, Bernadette Thomas, who received her doctor of nursing practice…

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Facing the Drill at the Dentist Office

Facing the Drill at the Dentist Office

Like many people, I’m not all that fond of going to the dentist office to get a cavity filled.  I hate getting the shots, having my mouth all numb, and listening to the sound of the drill.  I do feel confident that my dentist has my safety in mind, but I’ve never seen it put to the test.  Yesterday, however, I had an experience that caused me to reconsider my thoughts about drills and safety.  Over the loudspeaker came a…

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Governor Peter Shumlin of Vermont

Governor Peter Shumlin of Vermont

Conversations on Health Care focuses this week on Vermont’s plan to create the first single-payer health insurance program in the nation. Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin about the bill he signed into law this year and why he believes it will make Vermont a healthier, more prosperous state.

CHC Leaders Present in National Forum on Using Data to Drive Quality Improvement

CHC Leaders Present in National Forum on Using Data to Drive Quality Improvement

On July 22, 2011, Clinical Director Margaret Flinter, Chief Medical Officer Nwando Olayiwola, and Chief Quality Officer Daren Andersen presented on a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Information Technology and Quality Webinar. The webinar focused on how safety net providers such as health centers and rural providers can generate quality reports and utilize this data for improving healthcare outcomes. CHC has been recognized by HRSA as a leader in the utilization of health information technology and was invited…

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