Burlington, Vermont

Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain and 45 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border, Burlington, Vermont is the largest city in and the county seat of Chittenden County. Home to more than 42,000 residents, Burlington is the hub of the Burlington-South Burlington metropolitan area. In 2010, Burlington was named by Kiplinger's Personal Finance as one of the "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade." In 2009, Forbes magazine selected Burlington as one of the "prettiest" cities, featuring a picture of the Church Street Marketplace, the city's famous pedestrian mall which offers more than 75 specialty shops and 15 national retailers. Also, the University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington College, and Champlain College are all located in Burlington.

Incorporated in 1865, Burlington was a thriving lumbering and manufacturing center. In the early and mid-1900s, heavier industry began to establish in Burlington, particularly in the South End of the city. Today, Burlington's economy is based largely on education and health services; trade, transportation, utilities, and manufacturing. The largest employer in the city proper is Fletcher Allen Health Care and The University of Vermont. Corporate headquarters located in Burlington include Burton Snowboards, Bruegger's, Seventh Generation Inc., and Lake Champlain Chocolates. Additionally, the G.S. Blodgett Company, established in 1848 and still operating in Burlington, is one of the oldest and largest commercial oven companies in the country.

We have confirmed that Burlington has several jobsites where workers and their loved ones were exposed to asbestos over the years. Asbestos exposure puts individuals at risk for developing an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma cancer centers near Burlington are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos in Burlington and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Burlington where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Burlington, VT have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Burlington, VT

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Burlington, VT. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Burlington, VT

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Burlington, VT. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.