Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Elizabeth “Liz” Balaconis, AGPCNP-BC, to its Berlin primary care clinic, expanding access to comprehensive, relationship-based care for adult patients in the region.
Primary Care/Pediatrics Articles
Talking to Children About Body Safety
The statistics on child sexual abuse are both astounding and deeply concerning. Current estimates suggest that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience sexual abuse. While these numbers are difficult to read, it’s important that we face these realities — not hide from them — so we can better educate and empower our children.
Gifford Health Care Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Mara C. Bennett-Deiss, DNP, FNP-C
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Mara C. Bennett-Deiss, DNP, FNP-C, to its primary care team. Bennett-Deiss will provide family medicine care at Gifford’s Berlin clinic.
Experienced Primary Care Provider, Shayne Foley, joins Gifford
RANDOLPH, Vt.— Shayne Foley, a physician assistant with diverse experience has joined Gifford Health Care’s family practice in Berlin. Foley holds a bachelor’s degree in applied exercise science from Springfield […]
Gifford Responds to Measles Case
Neighbors, On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the VT Department of Health put out a statement confirming a single case of measles in VT. With this announcement came a great deal […]
Gifford Welcomes Dr. Rebecca Winokur to Randolph Primary Care
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Rebecca Winokur, MD, MPH, has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team in Randolph. Winokur, who most recently held a leadership role in health equity with […]
Gifford Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Melanie Clark to Chelsea Health Center
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Melanie Clark has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team at Chelsea Health Center. Clark’s approach to patient care is holistic. “My […]
Gifford Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Aleena Herrick to Berlin
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Nurse Practitioner Aleena Herrick has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team at Gifford Health Center at Berlin. Herrick’s philosophy of care is patient-oriented. “It’s so […]
Gifford Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Page Gaspar to Primary Care
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Page Gaspar has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team at Bethel Health Center. Gaspar takes a collaborative approach to providing care […]
COVID-19: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Testing and Vaccines
When should I be tested for COVID-19? We suggest testing for COVID-19 in a few circumstances: 1. When you are at high risk for severe disease, such as a patient […]
Gifford Welcomes Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Meghan Ketcham to Primary Care
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Meghan Ketcham, APRN, has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team. As an advanced practice registered nurse, Ketcham provides psychiatric care for patients of all ages. […]
About Ticks
Tips for Prevention, Removal, and When to Seek Care In recent years Vermont has seen an increase in deer ticks, carriers of Lyme disease and other illness. With tick season […]
Gifford Recognized for Community Health Quality
RANDOLPH, Vt., Jan. 19, 2024—Gifford Health Care has earned two merit badges in recognition of quality: a Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badge from the Health Resources & Services Administration […]
Gifford Nurse Practitioner Eileen Murphy Receives 2024 AANP Award for Excellence in Vermont
RANDOLPH, Vt., Jan. 18, 2024—In recognition of her excellence in clinical practice, Gifford family nurse practitioner Eileen Murphy, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is being honored by the American Association of Nurse […]
Gifford Welcomes Meredith Welsh to Primary Care
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Family Nurse Practitioner Meredith F. Welsh has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the Primary Care team. As a family nurse practitioner, Welsh sees patients of all ages and […]
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