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Thanksgiving celebrations will look a little different this year! Public health officials urge families to keep celebrations small, avoid mixing households and open the windows. - From the NY Times: It’s been a year of sacrifice, social distancing and skyrocketing stress. Can we at least enjoy Thanksgiving? In terms of risk, the timing of the Thanksgiving holiday couldn’t be worse. The coronavirus is raging across the country, setting new daily infection records. More than 235,000 Americans have died of Covid-19, and small gatherings are believed to be fueling much of the spread. While public health officials caution against family and friends gathering in homes for the traditional Thanksgiving meal, they know many people plan to spend the holiday together anyway. The solution? A scaled-back Thanksgiving — with open windows, fewer people and a big serving of precautions. “You don’t want to be the Grinch that stole Thanksgiving,” said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious di...

EAP has put together a series of FREE WEBINARS to support us through this "new normal". The nest event is tomorrow, Nov 18, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM! This session will cover: Mental Health During a COVID Winter The winter and holiday season can be hard on some, and the pandemic is adding a whole additional layer of stress. This talk will focus on the importance of self-care and being connected. Webinars will be hosted online through Zoom.  These free, EAP members-only sessions are designed to be educational, supportive, and inclusive. Registration is limited to 300 attendees per session, so click below to learn more and register today ! Additional resources are available on the Invest EAP Website ! ​

November is American Diabetes Month. It’s our chance to show the world what life with diabetes is really like. More than 34 million Americans are living with diabetes. Among those who have died from COVID-19, 40% were living with diabetes. It's time to make sure tomorrow is greater than today. Making healthy choices and taking steps to manage your diabetes can ensure you don't just live but thrive with diabetes. But it's important to take steps now-your health can't wait. It's time to thrive by finding a balance of nutrition, physical activity and mental health management. For more information, click here.

Veterans Day 2020 is tomorrow Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Due to COVID-19, some organizations are now offering discounts to Veterans all the time instead of their regular Veterans Day discounts. These adjustments help Veterans take advantage of the discounts offered while avoiding the usual Veterans Day crowds. A new section at the bottom of this story will list all the year-round Veterans discounts. A list of Veterans Day sales from our region. Courtesy of My Champlain Valley  Check with each local store for more information about the deals and offers for veterans and active servicemembers on Veterans Day. 99 Restaurants : From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, veterans and active military get a free meal with purchase of an entree. A.C. Moore : 15% off your total regular and sale price purchase with v...

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking care of youth who have diabetes. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the United States, affecting about 193,000 youth under 20 years old.  Regardless of their age, sometimes youth who have diabetes need support with their diabetes care. That’s why it’s important to help your child or teen develop a plan to manage diabetes, and work with their health care team to adjust the diabetes self-care plan as needed. Here are some tips to consider for your youth’s diabetes self-care plan. Manage blood glucose levels.  Make sure your child or teen takes their medicines as prescribed, at the right time, and the right dose—even when they feel good or have reached their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol goals. Encourage healthy habits....

  Today is the day people! Go vote!! For more information, click here .  Election Day registration is available at the polls! All Vermont cities and most towns have official ballot drop boxes.  You can only use the drop box of the city or town you vote from.   A spreadsheet listing each town, whether it has a drop box, and drop box locations is downloadable at the  Secretary of State site . You can also drop off your ballot at your assigned polling location on election day.  The deadline for the return of absentee ballots is 7pm tonight!  Do your part!