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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...
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...
’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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jean Copeland RD Nutritionist/Care Coordinator It’s that time of year again: The weight-loss industry is in full swing, promising us that diet plans, gym memberships, exercise equipment, and diet...
By Dr. Peter Loescher Sports Medicine Most of us will do some traveling over the holidays. Traveling even for a few hours by car can be hard on the body,...
Team Gifford offers tips to reduce stress, eat well, and shop smart Ever feel like you need a holiday from your holiday? You’re not alone. In a recent survey of...
By the Gifford Development Team As we set to writing this blog post in the spirit of the Giving Season and fast-approaching #GivingTuesday (Nov. 27), we spent a few minutes...
By Dr. Joshua White Hospital Division Medical Director Fall is upon us again, with winter rapidly approaching. I find myself scraping frost off the windshield, yelling at the TV over...
