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December 3, 2025
Gifford CEO Michael Costa authored this Q&A about Medicare and how it interacts with Gifford services. Why is Gifford talking about Medicare Advantage? Community members, especially seniors, have asked us […]
Read More »November 19, 2025
Connor Looney, PA-C, has joined Gifford Medical Center, serving on the Emergency Department team. Looney brings more than 15 years of experience in emergency and urgent care, including over a decade at Mt. Ascutney Hospital & Health Center in Windsor and additional roles at Springfield Hospital and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Read More »November 5, 2025
Gifford has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026, recognizing the nation’s top-performing hospitals that deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes.
Read More »October 30, 2025
Record 65 nominations reflect compassion, teamwork, and excellence in care
Read More »October 6, 2025
Gifford Medical Center is pleased to welcome Melanie Del Frari, MSN, FNP-BC, as the newest member of its hospitalist team. Del Frari brings a unique blend of experience, perspective, and passion for community care.
Read More »October 2, 2025
Gifford Health Care is proud to announce that it has been voted “Best Hospital or Medical Center” in the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus Best of the Best 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, tied with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) for this year’s top honor.
Read More »September 25, 2025
Gifford Health Care held its annual Years of Service Awards and Luncheon on September 18, 2025, recognizing employees who have reached milestone anniversaries of service ranging from 5 to more than 50 years.
Read More »September 10, 2025
Gifford Health Care is pleased to announce the appointment of two new senior leaders: Tayo S. Kirchhof as the organization’s Senior Director of Development and Community Engagement and Heather Impey as the new Executive Director of Menig Nursing Home.
Read More »August 29, 2025
Gifford has been recognized nationally for excellence in both patient care and quality improvement, earning top ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and multiple Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Read More »August 20, 2025
RANDOLPH, VT – This past weekend, 655 participants gathered in Randolph for the 20th Annual Last Mile Ride, Run & Walk, honoring loved ones and raising critical funds for Gifford’s […]
Read More »August 13, 2025
This August, Gifford Medical Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Last Mile Ride, Run, and Walk—a community tradition born from one nurse’s determination to bring comfort to patients in their final days.
Read More »August 5, 2025
A beloved Vermont summer tradition returns August 15 and 16 as Gifford Medical Center hosts the 20th Annual Last Mile Ride, Run and Walk—a heartfelt, community-powered event dedicated to supporting end-of-life care for patients and their families.
Read More »June 11, 2025
When the USA Men’s National Hockey Team clinched its first gold medal in the IIHF World Championship in 92 years, one of the team members wasn’t on the ice - but on the sidelines next to the bench. Dr. Doug Weiss, orthopedic surgeon at Gifford Medical Center, stood proudly among the players, coaches, and medical staff, representing not only Team USA but also the Vermont community he serves every day.
Read More »April 28, 2025
Gifford Medical Center’s Emergency Department is proud to welcome Emily LeVan, DNP, APRN, NP-C, ENP-C, to its exceptional team of healthcare providers.
Read More »April 21, 2025
Gifford Medical Center is pleased to welcome certified nurse-midwife Mary Lou Kopas to its midwifery team. Kopas brings a wealth of clinical expertise and teaching experience to the role, strengthening Gifford’s commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
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