Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center

Vermont Business Magazine spotlights 91��Ƭ MedQuest Programs

Peg Bolgioni — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:44:53 +0000

Vermont Business Magazine published a comprehensive piece on the MedQuest Programs for high school studlents that took place this summer at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington and Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor.

MyNBC5 spotlights MedQuest Program at SVMC

Peg Bolgioni — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:54 +0000

MyNBC5 reporter Lindsay Jones did a great story on our Summer MedQuest Program for high school students currently taking place at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt.

Click on link below to see broadcast.

Health Talk: Students Support a Healthier Vermont

Peg Bolgioni — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:15:20 +0000

Meet the future of Vermont’s health workforce!

This summer, College Student Health Internship Program (CSHIP) interns across the Vermont 91��Ƭ Network (Northern Vermont 91��Ƭ, Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ, and Office of Primary Care and 91��Ƭ Program at the Robert Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont) are gaining hands-on experience while making a real impact through public and community health projects that help improve the health of Vermonters.

To learn more, read this week’s Health Talk column by Alysia Straw, our Director of Programs, published in the Rutland Herald and The Times Argus.

Click on link below to read the article

Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ partners with EPIC Program at Rutland Middle School

Peg Bolgioni — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:13:20 +0000

We’re proud to share that our partnership with the Rutland Tapestry Program at Rutland Middle School was recently spotlighted in the Rutland Herald!

Through this afterschool program, students are gaining more than just knowledge — they’re building real-life skills and exploring future career pathways. Alongside incredible community partners like Vermont Federal Credit Union and Vermont Department of Health, we’re helping create meaningful opportunities for young people to explore what’s possible for their futures.

This week, our Director of Programs, Alysia Straw, led an engaging session focused on oral health education — an important topic that connects wellness, prevention, and healthcare careers.

By introducing students to health professions early, we hope to inspire the next generation of students right here in our community.

Newest Let’s Talk Podcast: 2026 National Nurses Week just launched.

Peg Bolgioni — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:43:28 +0000

Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ is kicking off 2026 National Nurses Week (May 6–12) a little early with the launch of our newest Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ “Let’s Talk” podcast episode: Celebrating National Nurses Week!

This special episode features inspiring conversations with Karen Cote and Amy Visser-Lynch, Nursing Professional Development Specialists from in Windsor, Vermont. Their stories truly reflect this year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses,” as they share personal experiences and insights into how the nursing profession continues to evolve and shape today’s healthcare landscape.

Tune in here:

Stay tuned all week as we continue to highlight more Nurse Stories you won’t want to miss!

mynbc5 features Vermont 91��Ƭ’s in celebration of National 91��Ƭ Week

Peg Bolgioni — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:59:40 +0000

featured an inspiring segment with Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ Executive Director Jennifer Scott and Northern Vermont 91��Ƭ Executive Director Nicole LaPointe. They shared an important message: Vermont needs more healthcare professionals—and 91��Ƭs are helping build that future starting as early as middle school.

From hands-on experiences to guided career pathways, these programs are opening doors and shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders right here in our communities.

Don’t miss the full story:

Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ kicks off NAO Week (March 23-27) with Health Talk Column: “Thinking about Health Education”

Peg Bolgioni — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:44:39 +0000

Check out the latest Health Talk article, “Thinking About Health Education,” by Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ Executive Director, Jennifer Scott. Recently published in the Rutland Herald and Times Argus, this piece highlights powerful data showcasing the incredible work of Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ, and the Office of Primary Care at . Together, we continue to advance our mission: building and sustaining Vermont’s healthcare workforce.

https://www.rutlandherald.com/features/weekend_magazine/health-talk-thinking-about-health-education/article_476f3e03-3801-470d-b04a-f0dd82b9f203.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawQyCKtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0eDhqemR3WWZEdlplcmNBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnlBgdG3aqBA-pLRX_Z_Ga6UJfi50qxTytCdFdI9Ngv40_G8NHzPDeItGjYO_aem_opNaPyz4pgi7jl_jum_X7A

Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ announces latest Let’s Talk Podcast: “Vermont 91��Ƭ Celebrates 30th Anniversary”

Peg Bolgioni — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:16 +0000

91��Ƭ has a lot to celebrate

We just dropped a new episode of our Let’s Talk Podcast: “Vermont 91��Ƭ Celebrates its 30th Anniversary.”

Join Dr. Mimi Reardon, Emerita Clinical Professor, and Associate Dean of Primary Care and 91��Ƭ (1993-2006) and Dr. Anne Morris, current Associate Dean of Primary Care and 91��Ƭ from as they share the story of Vermont 91��Ƭ—from its early beginnings to the impact it continues to make today in strengthening our healthcare workforce.

As we also look ahead to National 91��Ƭ Week (March 23–27), we’re proud to highlight the vital work happening to support primary care—especially in rural and high-need communities.

Tune in here:

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Newest Let’s Talk Podcast: Pathways to an Exciting Career in Dental Hygiene

Peg Bolgioni — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:10 +0000

In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re excited to share a brand-new episode of Let’s Talk: “Pathways to an Exciting Career in Dental Hygiene”

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, Dental Hygiene Program Co-Coordinator and Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Health Science at Vermont State University Williston Campus. Heather and I had an inspiring, eye-opening conversation about the dynamic and rewarding world of dental hygiene, the growing demand for oral health professionals in Vermont, and the incredible opportunities waiting for future dental hygienists.

If you’ve ever been curious about a career in dental hygiene — or you’re passionate about expanding access to oral health care — this episode is a must-listen!

Tune in here:

Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ welcomes new Health Careers Coordinator

Peg Bolgioni — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:57 +0000

Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (91��Ƭ) is pleased to announce the addition of Makenna Hubert, as their new Health Careers Coordinator. Makenna, a native Vermonter, brings a wealth of skills to this position. She studied history at Endicott College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health at Boston University. Makenna possesses a strong interest in community health, education, and workforce development, and brings both academic and practical perspective to this role.

Jennifer Scott, Executive Director of Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ, said this, “We’re delighted to have Makenna join our team. She brings classroom experience and advanced studies in public health that will improve the breadth and depth of our health careers programming with students.”

“I am happy to be of part Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ because it aligns with my passion for community, health, education, and workforce development. I am extremely glad for the opportunity to support health pathways in Vermont and collaborating directly with local communities is incredibly meaningful to me. I am excited to contribute to 91��Ƭ’s mission of improving access, equity, and opportunity in healthcare across Vermont,” said Makenna Hubert.

About Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (91��Ƭ) is a nonprofit educational organization committed to increasing access to primary and preventive care through workforce development, especially in our rural and under resourced communities. We enhance community efforts to grow and sustain the health workforce in southern Vermont and invest our resources in connecting students to health careers, health professionals to communities, and communities to better health. Southern Vermont 91��Ƭ is one of two independent nonprofit regional 91��Ƭ centers funded by federal, state, and community support working in partnership with the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine’s Office of Primary Care and 91��Ƭ Program.