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As students are heading back to school, there’s some concern from parents about the safety of their children as the Delta variant continues to make its way through the population....
Vermonters should be cautious, but not worry about the more contagious Delta Variant. That’s the message from Gifford Health Care Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Josh White. Delta is causing a...
Lynda McDermott tried to stay true to one of the philosophies she was taught in nursing school more than two decades ago. “Don’t get personal with the patients,” McDermott recalls....
There was plenty to celebrate during Menig Nursing Home’s first barbeque of the summer. Not only was it the first event held at Menig’s brand new outdoor patio, it’s also...
On May 13, the CDC released new guidance suggesting that vaccinated individuals should no longer be required to wear masks indoors. This came as a shock and felt too abrupt...
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” -Abraham Lincoln Now that vaccines will shortly be available to all adult Vermonters, it’s time for a direct...
Fluffy bunnies and festive snowmen and sleepy lions. Raggedy Ann and Andy. Bob the Builder. Thomas the Train. These childhood favorites (and many others) have one thing in common: They...
At 72, Sarah Howell has become accustomed to a life with physical challenges. She was born with cerebral palsy and more recently developed Parkinson’s disease. After a bad fall, her...
“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips...
By Cheryl L. Jewkes Lead Mammography Technologist Radiology Department October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ensuring women have access to high-quality mammography services at Gifford is a priority for our...
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....
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...
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...
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...
“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,...
