Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program

(OCTOBER 7, 2024) John Hughes, M.D., professor emeritus of psychiatry and psychological science, who passed away in March 2024, was quoted in a Vaping Vibes story on the effectiveness of vaping vs. other nicotine replacement therapies.

(OCTOBER 3, 2024) The Washington Post reported on the successful mapping of the entire brain of Drosophila melanogaster, more commonly known as the fruit fly, by a team of scientists that included Davi Bock, Ph.D., associate professor of neurological sciences.

(OCTOBER 2, 2024) Bob Gramling, M.D., D.Sc., professor of family medicine and Holly and Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine, commented to Seven Days about the potential of psychedelic therapy in Vermont.

(SEPTEMBER 27, 2024) The American Academy of Pediatrics’ AAP News announced that Lewis First, M.D., M.S., has been selected for the Clifford G. Grulee Award and Leah Burke, M.D., M.A., has been honored with the David W. Smith Award for Excellence in Genetics and Birth Defects Education.

(SEPTEMBER 27, 2024) The Burlington Free Press reported on an email sent to patients and “community leaders” on Wednesday by Stephen Leffler, M.D.’90, and other top executives of the UVM Health Network warning that “major reductions” by the Green Mountain Care Board to the Network’s budget for the coming year would result in cuts to care that will directly affect patients.

(SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) Erica Gibson, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, and Haley McGowan, D.O., assistant professor of psychiatry, were interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on a renewed push for experts equipped to tackle eating disorders in Vermont.

(SEPTEMBER 20, 2024) Professor of Medicine Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean of public health and health policy, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on toxic metals found in cinnamon.

(SEPTEMBER 20, 2024) Rebecca Bell, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on car seat safety during Child Passenger Safety Week.

(SEPTEMBER 19, 2024) UVM child psychiatrist Steven Schlozman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story about how the national political climate impacts youth mental health.

(SEPTEMBER 19, 2024) Richard Rawson, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, was quoted in a WBHM story on contingency management as a treatment for addiction to stimulants.

(SEPTEMBER 17, 2024) In a Vermont Public story on cellphones in schools, Heidi Schumacher, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on School Health, explains the signs of phone addiction that parents should watch for.

(SEPTEMBER 16, 2024) Anne Morris, M.D., associate professor of family medicine, and Toby Sadkin, M.D., clinical assistant professor of family medicine, commented to VT Digger for a story on Vermont primary care doctors’ contention that low Medicare reimbursement rates make running a primary care practice challenging and results in less access.

(SEPTEMBER 16, 2024) Stephen Leffler, M.D.’90, president and chief operating officer of the UVM Medical Center and professor of emergency medicine at the Larner College of Medicine, spoke with WCAX-TV about the increasing costs of health care in Vermont.

(SEPTEMBER 16, 2024) Steven Roberts, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, and colleagues have developed a new network model to more efficiently identify genetic mutations that work together to drive cancer, Drug Target Review reports.

(SEPTEMBER 13, 2024) Larner Class of 2026 medical student Khadija Moussadek commented to WCAX-TV for a story on a suicide prevention symposium held in Randolph.

(SEPTEMBER 11, 2024) Brian Cunniff, Ph.D., assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, spoke with WCAX-TV about the long-term health effects of 9/11 on first responders.

(SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) News Medical Life Sciences featured a study led by Stephen Higgins, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of psychiatry, on flavored e-cigarettes.

(SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) Maureen Leahy, M.Ed., UVM Health Network director of psychiatry and neurology health care services, and Robert Althoff, Ph.D., M.D., professor and chair of psychiatry, commented to NBC5 about a new Mental Health Urgent Care Center opening soon in Burlington.

(SEPTEMBER 9, 2024) Infectious disease specialist Timothy Lahey, M.D., M.M.Sc., spoke to the Vermont Cynic about Vermont Department of Health warnings about the presence of eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in the local area.

(SEPTEMBER 9, 2024) Lauren MacAfee, M.D., M.Sc., associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences, spoke to WCAX-TV about new CDC guidelines to address the pain often associated with IUD placement.