October is Menopause awareness month and given how common this life transition is, we do not talk about it enough. This month, let’s start the conversation, examine the facts, and talk about how we can support ourselves and other’s experiencing menopause. Menopause is defined as the period of time when … Continue reading Let’s Pause and Talk About Menopause →

Summer in Vermont…. bluebird skies, vibrant greens of the trees and meadows, flowers blooming in their bright, stunning hues, the beautiful sound of birds singing, the shimmering crystal blue waters of our lakes and streams…Vermont has it all. Not only is the environment stunningly beautiful and awe inspiring but it’s … Continue reading Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month! →

When it comes to infant feeding, many of us may have heard that “breast is best”.  The health benefits of breastfeeding to moms and babies include reducing the risk of maternal postpartum depression, supporting a faster return to pre-pregnancy weight, reducing infant mortality and reducing the risk of the infant … Continue reading Breastfeeding…not only good for moms and babies but also good for communities →

For a good cause that is….Join the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium team for the Step Up to Stepping Strong challenge.  Step Up for Stepping Strong is a month-long steps challenge supporting The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  Established by Boston Marathon … Continue reading Get Moving For Good →

Shelburne, VT – March 25, 2020 – The Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium (GMHEC) and DIEMlife today launched their Wellness Quest initiative, the first digital health technology collaboration for faculty and staff at Champlain, Middlebury, and St. Michael’s Colleges. Participants will establish wellness goals (or Quests), identify the steps necessary … Continue reading GMHEC launches first digital wellness collaboration with DIEMlife →