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Vermont
Advocate Spotlight: Payton Jones - A Survivor’s Mission to Save Lives
In the heart of Bristol, Vermont, lives a remarkable young woman whose life-changing experience has propelled her on a mission to ensure the safety of student-athletes across the state. At just 11 years old during a swim meet in Essex, VT, Payton Jones suffered a sudden cardiac arrest – an event that could have ended tragically were it not for the quick actions of those around her. Today, at 23, she shares her story, not just as a survivor but as a beacon of hope and an advocate for change.
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Katie Towle - Raising Awareness About Congenital Heart Defects
Cardiac Kids Go to the Ballpark.
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Restaurant owner supports nutrition standards for kids meals
Tom Murphy says restaurants should act now to prevent unhealthy eating in kids
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Kids Want Healthier Choices
Eight year old wins poster contest showing healthy food options for kids.
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The Kids Sent Me
Doctor tells committee, "There is NOTHING in soda that is good for you."
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Healthy Should Be the Default , Not Unhealthy
Pediatrician says just talking about healthy eating isn't cutting it.
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Parents Can't Compete with Restaurant Industry Marketing to Kids
Williston mom says parents' wishes on nutrition are hijacked.
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Let’s Give Our Kids a Healthy Start
This Op-Ed piece is by Kevin Mullin, a former 19-year member of the Vermont General Assembly and current Chair of the Green Mountain Care Board.
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Sharon Kenney - Putting Stroke Patients First
Volunteer working to improve stroke system of care in Vermont.
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Rep. Macaig, Acting FAST on Stroke
When someone is having a stroke, Rep. Terry Macaig knows you need to act FAST. As a stroke survivor, he should know.
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