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August 21, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Four generations of Vermonters came together to create a ceramic “Legacy Quilt” on display through Sept. 7 in the Gifford Gallery at Gifford Medical Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The quilt is part of the Legacy Arts Program presented by the Arts Bus and “is inspired by the lives…
Read More »August 20, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—The 14th annual Last Mile Ride drew record crowds to the Gifford Green last weekend with 497 community members walking, running, or riding to support end-of-life care and special services for central Vermont patients and families. The event, which included a 5K and family-friendly walk Friday evening and a motorcycle ride Saturday, raised more…
Read More »July 31, 2019
By Maryellen Apelquist RANDOLPH, Vt.—In 2015, a native Vermonter who had lived a solitary life moved into Gifford’s Garden Room, a suite for those who are dying and their loved ones. Previously this lone figure had made his home in a rundown camper in the woods and had no close family members, save for his…
Read More »July 17, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Paintings by Barnard artist Emily Burkholder are on display through Aug. 7 in the Gifford Gallery at Gifford Medical Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Burkholder, who paints in oil and watercolor, works seasonally to capture the hills and color of the Vermont countryside. Her subject matter ranges from landscapes…
Read More »July 3, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Nurse Practitioner Penny Fossman has joined the Behavioral Health team at Gifford, providing medication management services at Gifford Medical Center. Fossman brings to her role several years of experience in health care, most recently as a registered nurse and volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT) in her native Alaska. She also recently completed a number…
Read More »July 2, 2019
14th annual event benefits end-of-life patients, families RANDOLPH, Vt.—A central Vermont tradition continues Aug. 16-17 with Gifford’s 14th annual Last Mile Ride to support end-of-life care for patients and their families. The two-day, family-friendly event includes a motorcycle ride, 5K run, and 1- and 2-mile walks to raise funds for palliative care and special services.…
Read More »June 12, 2019
BETHEL, Vt.—A few miles from the village, Bethel Health Center doctors, nurses and physician assistants have provided health care since 1990 in this White River Valley community of about 2,000 residents. Newest among them is Rachel Coombs, MD, who started seeing patients in Bethel seven months ago and whose philosophy of care is driven by…
Read More »June 5, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Oil paintings by Randolph artist Nathon Bump are on display through June 26 in the Gifford Gallery at Gifford Medical Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Bump, whose work is dark and mysterious but also rich in color, has been painting since he was 5 years old. “Painting is my…
Read More »RANDOLPH, Vt.—In an effort to improve access to effective mental health treatment, a challenge across Vermont and nationally, Gifford Health Care has partnered with Alpine Telehealth to bring psychiatric services to Emergency Department patients via video conferencing. Per the partnership agreement, telepsychiatry services are available at the Gifford ED and hospital inpatient departments 24 hours…
Read More »May 21, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) will hold its next traveling board meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the Conference Center at Gifford Medical Center. Open to the public, the meeting will feature presentations by community health partners. The GMCB regularly travels for board meetings in an effort to be…
Read More »May 14, 2019
Advance Physical Therapy moves to Twin River WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt.—Renovations are currently underway at Twin River Health Center in downtown White River Junction to accommodate expanded patient services. Effective June 3, Twin River, part of the Gifford Health Care network, will offer physical therapy and podiatry in addition to the urology services currently offered…
Read More »May 2, 2019
1 of 4 practices in VT to exceed vaccination targets for both children, teens RANDOLPH, Vt.—Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Gifford Health Care was among four practices in the state recognized by the Vermont Department of Health this week for achieving high immunization rates for both children and teens in 2018. State Public Health Nurse…
Read More »April 29, 2019
Bethany Silloway named program manager for Orange County RANDOLPH, Vt.—Continuing its longtime commitment to community outreach, Gifford Health Care has partnered with RiseVT, a statewide movement working within communities to help Vermonters embrace healthier lifestyles, improve quality of life, and lower health-care costs. As a RiseVT partner, Gifford will focus on Orange County, helping to…
Read More »RANDOLPH, Vt.—Bryan Smith, MD, has joined the team at Gifford Health Care, providing care to patients as a hospitalist at Gifford Medical Center. An internal medicine physician, Smith has practiced hospital medicine for the better part of his career. He brings to his role at Gifford more than 20 years of experience, including most recently…
Read More »April 22, 2019
RANDOLPH, Vt.—Beginning May 9, area community members in need of food assistance are invited to pick up free vegetables and fruits from VeggieVanGo on the second Thursday of every month at the Gifford Medical Center Visitors Entrance. A program of the Vermont Foodbank, VeggieVanGo will be at Gifford from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on…
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