Multiple sclerosis is a disabling central nervous system disease. MS may result in a range of physical and cognitive problems. Globally, 2.3 million people live with multiple sclerosis. There is no cure. Recently a study at UVM identified misdiagnosis of MS as a problem with significant consequences for patients. Recent pilot studies at UVM also showed […]
Why Cybersecurity? As the University of Vermont Health Network’s Cybersecurity Education Analyst, the most common question I hear is, “Why is cybersecurity such a big deal?” To be honest, it’s a valid one. Unless you work in the information security industry on a daily basis, you may view cybersecurity as something that doesn’t immediately impact […]
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, known more infamously as the “Spanish flu.” That pandemic killed 675,000 Americans and more than 50 million people globally. Since then, efforts to improve flu preparedness have changed significantly. Yet, flu still affects more than 3 million people in the US every year and it […]
Autumn. The time of year when we drape ourselves in flannel, devour (or bemoan) everything pumpkin spice, and drink in the vibrant palette of yellows, oranges, and reds dotting the mountainside. It’s also the time when days grow colder and shorter—and energy costs creep up. So before you get too cozy with your favorite fall […]
As the coordinator of the Art from the Heart program at the UVM Medical Center I see and hear about the power of the arts to help us feel better, connect us to each other, and support people in challenging times. And, the arts can help us beyond the walls of the hospital as we undergo challenging and […]
