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Author Archives: Olivia Gieger

VTDigger's health care reporter.

Posted inPublic Safety

As feds tighten Covid vaccine rules, Vermont works to maintain access 

by Olivia Gieger September 9, 2025, 7:16 pmSeptember 9, 2025, 7:16 pm
A close-up of a mosquito with a red abdomen, feeding on human skin against a blurred green background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont confirms state’s 1st case of Jamestown Canyon virus in humans 

by Olivia Gieger September 9, 2025, 6:14 pmSeptember 9, 2025, 6:14 pm
Two people and a black bear in the woods.
Posted inEnvironment

Why is Vermont’s bear population booming?

by Olivia Gieger September 7, 2025, 6:00 amSeptember 8, 2025, 1:57 pm
Posted inHealth

State health care regulator attempts to rein in hospital budgets as costs balloon

by Olivia Gieger September 5, 2025, 6:24 pmSeptember 5, 2025, 6:25 pm
A person fills a syringe with liquid from a vial, preparing an injection. A blue tray and medical supplies are visible in the background.
Posted inHealth

With CDC in chaos, Vermont joins regional coalition to navigate public health challenges

by Olivia Gieger August 28, 2025, 5:28 pmAugust 29, 2025, 2:50 pm
Brick medical office building with "NMC" logo and sign listing Urgent Care, Outpatient Laboratory, Orthopaedics. Blue sky in the background.
Posted inHealth

Surgeries resume at Northwestern Medical Center after contamination forced pause 

by Olivia Gieger August 27, 2025, 2:49 pmAugust 27, 2025, 2:49 pm
A man in a suit and tie is speaking in front of a screen.
Posted inHealth

Vermont health care regulator approves lowest insurance premium increases since 2022

by Olivia Gieger August 25, 2025, 6:46 pmAugust 25, 2025, 7:53 pm
Kaj Samsom, Vermont Department of Taxes
Posted inHealth

‘Thumb on the scale’: Vermont’s insurance regulator brings heavier hand to hospital contract talks

by Olivia Gieger August 20, 2025, 6:41 pmAugust 20, 2025, 6:41 pm
A "Save Copley Birthing Center" sign is displayed on a grassy roadside, with cars parked along the street and mountains visible in the background.
Posted inHealth

Copley Hospital weighs closing its birthing center amid statewide effort to curb health care costs

by Olivia Gieger June 2, 2025, 6:51 am
Four FEMA personnel walk down a gravel path surrounded by trees, wearing uniforms with "FEMA" on the back.
Posted inEnvironment

‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMA

by Olivia Gieger May 29, 2025, 5:52 amJune 6, 2025, 10:38 am
A beige and rust-colored building with large windows surrounded by trees and a lawn.
Posted inEducation

Rutland City school board and union ratify a teachers’ contract 

by Olivia Gieger May 28, 2025, 6:31 pmMay 28, 2025, 7:55 pm
Senator speaks at podium with U.S. Senate seal, flanked by American flags, while five people stand behind him and one woman stands to the side.
Posted inHealth

Sen. Bernie Sanders raises alarm on cost of health care in Vermont and nationwide

by Olivia Gieger May 19, 2025, 5:51 pmMay 20, 2025, 1:13 am
A water faucet
Posted inEnvironment

Vermont officials reevaluate new state standards for toxic forever chemicals as EPA eases stance

by Olivia Gieger May 16, 2025, 6:06 pmMay 16, 2025, 6:06 pm
People holding Palestinian flags and a protest sign with a woman's photo read, "RELEASE RUMEYSA OZTURK," in front of a beige building.
Posted inPublic Safety

Federal judge in Vermont hears conditions for formerly detained Tufts students’ release 

by Olivia Gieger May 15, 2025, 6:33 pmMay 15, 2025, 6:47 pm

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