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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Dr. Harry Chen, Director, Center for Health and Wellbeing
"It is a problem still, it still exists and is something that warrants a deep look."

UVM health director quietly resigns after a year on the job

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor January 29, 2020

The executive director of UVM’s Center for Health and Wellbeing and the University’s chief public health officer has stepped down from his role.  Harry Chen, former Commissioner of Health for the...

Sophomore Josh De Velis sits in front of his window of sticky notes that reads, “Nic Free Official,” Jan. 23. Ninety nine percent of tobacco users start smoking before the age of 26, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

With the help of sticky notes, student overcomes nicotine addiction

Maryann Makosiej, Cynic News Reporter January 28, 2020

With the help of blue sticky notes on the window of his suite, a sophomore managed to quit his nicotine addiction. The window of sophomore Josh De Velis’ Living/Learning Center suite displayed a tally...

Dr. Harry Chen, Director, Center for Health and Wellbeing
"It is a problem still, it still exists and is something that warrants a deep look."

UVM chief public health officer quietly leaves after one year on the job

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor January 21, 2020

The executive director of the Center for Health and Wellbeing and chief public health officer for UVM has stepped down from his role.  Dr. Harry Chen, who is a former commissioner of health for the...

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