Health

The Montshire Museum in Norwich has exhibits throughout its trails geared towards being present in the natural world and to process grief.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.

Protesters took to the New Haven Green Thursday night to protest against Yale New Haven Health’s recent decision to end medication treatments as part of its gender-affirming care services for people under the age of 19.

Federal funding cuts threaten existing adult day programs in Vermont and are stalling the creation of three new programs that could fill gaps in services.

New Hampshire is now the only state in New England to outlaw most gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.

One community health center in Franklin County is trying to build reserves before the cuts take effect. The organization's director is expecting the financial strain to be "worse than Covid."

Advocates, elected officials and families of patients expressed fear, anger and disappointment.

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" effectively bars health centers in the region from receiving Medicaid payments for any medical services. They are treating those patients for free.

The new law specifically addresses people with medical conditions who want to get sterilized for their reproductive health.

Misinformation about health care isn't new, but it has accelerated in recent years. In 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory calling misinformation — spurred by social media and political polarization — a serious threat to public health.