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May 20, 2026
A Vermont summertime tradition enters its 21st year this August with Gifford Health Care's Last Mile, a two-day community fundraising event that brings together cyclists, runners, walkers, and motorcycle enthusiasts in support of patients and families facing end-of-life care. This year's event takes place Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
Read More »May 11, 2026
Tessa Cone shares her story of support from the Last Mile Fund, which helps support Gifford patients with a terminal illness or end-of-life diagnosis. The fund also provides assistance and guidance to families as they navigate the challenges of end-of-life care.
Read More »May 5, 2026
RANDOLPH, Vt. — Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Antonio Ciccone, DO, MBA, a board-certified physician in both emergency medicine and family practice, to its Emergency Department. Dr. Ciccone […]
Read More »April 28, 2026
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Ellen M. Stein, MD, MBA, FAEMS, FAWM, an emergency medicine physician with experience in rural emergency care, EMS leadership, and wilderness medicine.
Read More »April 9, 2026
RANDOLPH, Vt. — Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Betty McKinnell, APRN, FNP-C, to its primary care team. Betty will provide care at Gifford’s Chelsea Health Center on Mondays […]
Read More »March 6, 2026
Gifford Health Care has announced the addition of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) as part of its growing rehabilitation services, expanding access to specialized care for patients across the White River Valley.
Read More »March 3, 2026
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Elizabeth “Liz” Balaconis, AGPCNP-BC, to its Berlin primary care clinic, expanding access to comprehensive, relationship-based care for adult patients in the region.
Read More »January 20, 2026
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome R. Mariah North, MD, a part-time obstetrician-gynecologist, to its women’s health team, expanding access to comprehensive OB/GYN care for patients across the region.
Read More »January 15, 2026
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Thomas T. Schmidt, MD, a neurologist, to its medical staff. Dr. Schmidt provides outpatient neurological care and serves as an inpatient consultant for adults with a wide range of neurological conditions.
Read More »December 15, 2025
Gifford Health Care is pleased to welcome Mara C. Bennett-Deiss, DNP, FNP-C, to its primary care team. Bennett-Deiss will provide family medicine care at Gifford’s Berlin clinic.
Read More »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.
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