VPT Online: Public Square: Vermont's Healthcare Uninsured

PUBLIC SQUARE is a VPT initiative addressing issues of concern to Vermonters. Mixing documentary footage, thoughtful insight, in-depth panel discussions and more, we’ll keep you informed about local events and issues that affect your lives.

Vermont's Healthcare Uninsured
Live with Viewer Call-in

Tues., Feb. 21, 8 pm

This VPT Public Square special focuses on healthcare and the uninsured in Vermont.

The program features a video titled "On the Edge: Holes in the Vermont Health Care Safety Net," which takes a look the plight of a number of Vermonters coping without healthcare coverage. "On the Edge" is the work of Montpelier filmmakers Nat Winthrop, Jim Ritvo and Dave Raizman of 132 Main Productions.

Joining host Chris Graff are panel members:

Donna Sutton Fay, Healthcare Ombudsman for Vermont Legal Aid
Jim Hester, Vice President for MVP Health Care
Peter Hofstetter, CEO of Northwestern Medical Center

Viewers are invited to participate with comments and questions. A toll-free number will be announced during the program.

Be sure to tune in and find out more about this important issue which impacts all Vermonters, insured and uninsured alike.

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