Linda Andrews
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Letter to the editor: Scott is attacking public education
Any faith I had in Gov. Scott has been destroyed by his actions regarding education in Vermont.
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Letter to the editor: Collaborate on healthcare costs
The Green Mountain Care Board is working hard at the near impossible task of reducing Vermont health care costs. Many Vermonters are unable to afford the high cost…
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Letter to the editor: Traditional Medicare a safer bet than ‘Advantage’ plan
If you are eligible for Medicare, I recommend you do not sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan. Look at what happened to UVM Health Advantage, a MVP…
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Letter to the editor: S.258 is a much-needed change to VF&W board
Although the fish and wildlife of Vermont are held in trust by the state for the benefit of all citizens, the board currently consists only of hunters, trappers,…
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Local shares insights from international health career
The Middlebury AAUW and Ilsley Public Library will host a presentation by women’s health nurse practitioner Linda Andrews, MPH on “Sharing Lessons Learned Working in International Reproductive Health…
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Letter to the editor: It pays to do your research on Medicare coverage
We’re being overwhelmed with advertising for Medicare Advantage plans, but there are no ads for traditional Medicare. The reason for the MA ads is that the Medicare Advantage…
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Letter to the editor: Andrews ready for next chapter
I was surprised and honored by the comprehensive article on my international career that appeared in the May 11 edition of the Independent!
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Retired nurse shares stories, lessons from global career
By the time she’d finished second grade in Middlebury, Linda Andrews had already decided the career she’d dedicate more than four decades of her life to.
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Letter to the editor: AgeWell offers good guidance on Medicare options
The mail coming to me every day from for-profit private health insurance plans advertising an alternative to traditional Medicare, is overwhelming.
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Letter to the editor: Medicare switch raises concerns
Remember that you are giving an insurance company control over your Medicare dollars and they are making a profit.
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Letter to the editor: Time to weigh in on surging insurance premiums
Will you be able to afford double-digit rate increases of your health insurance in 2023? If not, please write to Governor Scott and your legislators!
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Letter to the editor: Please protest Planned Parenthood closure decision
Planned Parenthood in Middlebury just learned it is being closed in four weeks! It is being closed by the Board of Planned Parenthood Northern New England (PPNNE). This…
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Letter to the editor: Bottle bill due for an update
The Bristol Democratic Committee supports current legislation to modernize our Bottle Bill (H.175). This bill would expand the types of beverage containers that can be accepted for redemption.…
