Over the last several years, Gifford has been fortunate to receive numerous recognitions for its quality of care to patients, seniors and children and for its quality as a workplace. Below is a listing of just some of the awards Gifford has received as of late.

Gifford

• AANP State Award for Excellence in Vermont presented to Eileen Murphy by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2024)
• Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Badge for Health Information Technology (2023)
• Vermont State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence presented to CEO and President Dan Bennett by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2021)
• AANP State Award for Excellence presented to Megan O’Brien by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2020)
• Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine recognized by the State of Vermont for achieving high immunization rates for both children and teens (2019)
• Spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Award presented by The Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities (2018)
• Clinical Quality Award, Health Center Quality Leaders Award and National Quality Leaders Award presented by the Department of Health Resources & Services Administration for quality Primary Care services (2017)
• Pediatrics recognized by Vermont Immunization Program for achieving high immunization coverage rates and meeting CDC’s Healthy People 2020 goals for all recommended vaccines for children two to three years of age (2017)
• Nuclear Medicine and Mammography Departments receive three-year accreditation renewal after reviews by the American College of Radiology (2017)
• Oncology receives accreditation renewal from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (2017)
• Auxiliary awarded Northern New England Chapter Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association for Fundraising Professionals (2016)
• EPA ENERGY STAR certification, for becoming one of the Top 25 Most Energy-Efficient Hospitals nationwide, awarded to Gifford Medical Center (2015)
• Graphic Design USA Health + Wellness Design Award for outstanding graphic communication in the health and wellness industry (2014, 2015)
• Physician Award for Community Service was presented to Dr. Louis DiNicola by the Vermont Medical Society (2013)
• Upper Valley Services’ Employer of the Year recognizes Environmental Services manager Ruthie Adams (2013)
• Patriot Award, for employer support of Vermont’s citizen soldiers, awarded to Vice President of Surgery Rebecca O’Berry, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (2013)
• Graphic Design USA American Inhouse Design Award for outstanding work by in house marketing departments (2013, 2015)
• Hospital of Choice Award, for customer-friendliness, The American Alliance of Healthcare Providers (2012)
• Leadership Legacy Award, for March of Dimes (2012)
• CDC Childhood Immunization Champion, awarded to pediatrician Dr. Lou DiNicola, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and the CDC Foundation (2012)
• Legislative resolution recognizing “the outstanding health care services provided by Gifford Medical Center,” Vermont House of Representatives (2012)
• Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the nation, The National Rural Health Association (2011)
• Medical Director of the Year, awarded to family physician Dr. Ken Borie, Vermont Health Care Association (2011)
• 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care, Becker’s ASC Review and Becker’s Hospital Review (2010)
• Best Practice for success with vaginal births after cesareans, awarded to Gifford’s midwifery practice, American College of Nurse-Midwives (2011)
• Runner-up Best Practice for lowest rate of low birth weight infants, awarded to Gifford’s midwifery practice, American College of Nurse-Midwives (2011)
• Runner-up Best Practice for lowest rate of operative vaginal births (use of vacuum or forceps), awarded to Gifford’s midwifery practice, American College of Nurse-Midwives (2011)
• Aster Award for marketing excellence (2010, 2011 and 2013)
• Distinguished Health Professional Award for Advances in Clinical Practice, awarded to Gifford’s Birthing Center nurses, March of Dimes (2005)
• NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for Gifford’s Berlin, Bethel, Chelsea, Randolph and Rochester community health centers

Menig Nursing Home

• Nursing Home Quality Award presented to Menig Nursing Home by the State of Vermont (2005-2010, 2012 and 2019)
• Menig Nursing Home achieves five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2018)
• Excellence in Action award to Menig Nursing Home from The National Research Corporation (2016)
• 2015 Top Nursing Home in Vermont 5 Star Rated, from Medicare
• 2013 Best Nursing Homes, U.S. News and World Report (award also received in 2011 and 2012)
• 2012 Honor Roll, U.S. News and World Report (a recognition given to only 39 nursing homes nationally receiving four straight quarters of five-star rankings in all categories evaluated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
• Excellence in Action Award, for superior commitment to skilled nursing customer satisfaction from national resident/family surveying company My InnerView (2008-2014, 2016)
• Nursing Home Quality Recognition, Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living and the Vermont Health Care Association (2011 and 2012)
• Nursing Home Quality Award, Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living and the Vermont Health Care Association (2005-2010)
• Gold Star Employer Award, Vermont Health Care Association (received during the seven consecutive years – 2005-2011 – the award was offered)
• Registered Nurse of the Year, awarded to Menig nurse Judy Libby, Vermont Health Care Association (2006)
• Nursing Director of the Year, awarded to staff member Brooks Chapin, Vermont Health Care Association (2005)

Robin’s Nest Child Enrichment Center at Gifford (day care)

• Five STARS, Vermont STep Ahead Recognition System (2011-2013)