Monthly Archives: June 2010

Why Healthy, Sustainable Food Matters at Fletcher Allen

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Fletcher Allen is committed to having the most sustainable health care food service in the country.  This is an ambitious goal, but as a health care provider, we have a responsibility to do so. The reason for this is simple; … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Let’s MOVE!

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

Transcript: Parents have been running up to me with lots of questions about what they need to know about the new White House obesity initiative called “Let’s Move.”  Well, let me see if I can give you the skinny on … Continue reading →

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Fletcher Allen is Going Green and Winning Accolades!

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

Fletcher Allen reporter Kim O’Leary interviewed Dawn LeBaron, Vice President of Hospital Services and Chair of Fletcher Allen’s Sustainability Council, about the hospital’s “green” commitment and recent environmental stewardship awards.  Why is Fletcher Allen working to be one of the … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Poison Ivy

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

With summer upon us, parents are itching to ask me questions about poison ivy, and I certainly want to leave no leaf unturned when it comes to providing information on this common problem. First the saying “leaves of three, let … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Choking

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

This week’s new First With Kids video is about choking hazards and your child.  Here you can view the video OR scroll down and just read the transcript. FULL TRANSCRIPT Parents have been all choked-up asking me questions about what … Continue reading →

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