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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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