Monthly Archives: June 2012

Prostate Cancer: The Dilemma of Diagnostic Testing

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

By Scott D. Perrapato Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer men over 50 have to deal with in their lives.  More men will die due to prostate cancer than any other cancer, except for lung cancer (which is declining … Continue reading →

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Civil Discourse – A Core Value

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

I grew up in an academic environment. Some of my earliest memories are of my father as a graduate student, getting his Ph.D. He subsequently spent his career as a professor of Conservation and Natural Resources at Cornell University and … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform: Difficult Decisions

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Health care in our country costs too much, and in many regions, quality and access are not what they should be.  Nationally, year-over-year growth in health care expenditures is one of the main drivers of the growing deficit and the … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Footwear for Summer

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

The arrival of warm weather in Vermont triggers an explosion of outdoor activities, from hiking and running to relaxing on or around the water. One pleasant side effect: we get to put our boots in the closet!  But what to … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Outpost: The Importance of a Team Approach to Care

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: Below is the first in a series of regular contributions from our President and CEO, Dr. John Brumsted, to Fletcher Allen’s blog.  Dr. Brumsted will share his perspective on a variety of issues impacting academic health care delivery, … Continue reading →

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