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Sepsis: Q&A on Risk, Symptoms and Treatment
By Michelle Wade, APRN As a hospitalist at Gifford Medical Center, I see patients, at least weekly, who are septic, but many patients and their families have trouble understanding the condition....
The End of the Beginning: A Message from Gifford CMO Dr. Joshua White
Roughly five months ago, the reality of the COVID pandemic was sinking in. Since then our nation’s response has been scattered at best. Here in Vermont we nervously enjoy what...
10 Tips for Coping with Uncertainty
These are challenging times as we all continue to adjust during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us face uncertainty as we try to plan for the future and big life...
Preparing for Birth in the Time of COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders
By Heather Johnston, CNM Babies will continue being born despite viruses, and it looks like we may not be able to meet in groups for quite a while. Here is...
Stay the Course: A Message from Gifford CMO Dr. Joshua White
“These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world. … And then we f*cked up the endgame.” – Charlie Wilson, former Congressman from Texas March 5. Westport,...
FAQ About Concussion
By Nathaniel Harlow, DO March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Here I provide answers to frequently asked questions about concussion that I hear in the Sports Medicine Clinic at Sharon...
Patient Perspective: The Benefits of Physical Therapy
Mindi was taking a nighttime walk near her Vermont home when Minnow, her affectionate golden retriever, bounded into her from the opposite direction. It was dark, Minnow was enthusiastic, and...
5 Quick Tips for a Healthful Holiday
’Tis the season for festive celebrations with family and friends (and a lot of food). Because we realize it can be tough to make healthy eating choices while we’re Fa...
Thanksgiving: A Healthy Makeover
Earlier this month, Gifford’s Chef Ed Striebe prepared delicious and nutritious alternatives to our favorite Thanksgiving dishes during a live cooking demonstration in our cafeteria. If you missed this fun...
Diabetes Perspectives: Getting Help to Prevent, or Live With, Type 2*
Free support provided by Community Health Team *This article primarily discusses prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. For more information about living with Type 1, please call 802-728-7715 or email Certified...
Patient Perspective: Gifford President Talks Hip Replacement
Earlier this month we sat down for a Q&A with Dan Bennett, our president and CEO, to learn about his recent hip replacement at Gifford. Diagnosed with arthritis at 41—he’s...
With Diseases on Rise, Gifford Doc Talks Ticks
We originally published this piece on tick prevention and removal in early summer 2018. *** By Maryellen Apelquist Tick season is in full swing in Vermont, bringing with it tick-borne...
On Dietary Supplements
By Jean Copeland, RD Nutritionist/Care Coordinator ***Note: The science behind dietary supplements is very limited. Before taking any supplement, even if it seems perfectly safe, consult your Primary Care provider...
Dear (Food) Diary: There’s an App for That
By Jean Copeland, RD Nutritionist/Care Coordinator If you’ve ever gone to Weight Watchers you know how useful it can be to keep a diary of everything you eat. Food diaries...
Measles: With Cases on Rise, Here’s What You Need to Know
By Dr. Joshua White Chief Medical Officer Muddling along in our little communities in central Vermont, it becomes easy to forget the world around us. Or, at least, easy for...
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