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Connie Niland: A lady and an optimist

August 7, 2012

Niland family carrying on ‘attitude of gratitude’ by joining Last Mile Ride Connie Niland was a fearless optimist. So even when her husband died of a massive heart attack on […]

‘Two for the Show’ performs at the Gifford park

August 3, 2012

Gifford, Council on Aging offering free caregiver classes, support

There are an estimated 64,000 home caregivers in Vermont – those who care for a loved one or friend at home rather than relying on a home health agency or […]

Nurse practitioner joins renowned Sharon sports medicine team

August 2, 2012

Family nurse practitioner Andrea LaRosa has joined the renowned sports medicine team at Gifford Medical Center’s Sharon Health Center. Born in Massachusetts, LaRosa grew up in Shelburne. She went on […]

Gifford offering ‘Home Alone’ safety course for kids on Aug. 11

July 19, 2012

Wellness educator Jude Powers will offer a course for children ages 8-11 on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon titled “Home Alone and Safe.” The course is designed […]

Babysitter’s Training Course coming Saturday, July 28

Gifford Medical Center will hold a Babysitter’s Training Course on Saturday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Family Center (beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery). The course […]

Anesthesiologist Dr. Nazek Shabayek joins Gifford Medical center

July 13, 2012

Anesthesiologist Dr. Nazek Shabayek has joined Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, providing medical evaluation and anesthesia for pain management to patients during their surgical experience. A native of Egypt, Dr. […]

Experienced nurse-midwife comes home to Gifford

Ellen McAndrew part of new midwifery team at Twin River Health Center Experienced certified nurse-midwife Ellen McAndrew has joined Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery in Randolph and the Twin River Health […]

South Royalton Band headlining first free concert in Gifford park

June 25, 2012

The South Royalton Band, often called the South Royalton Town Band, will headline a free community concert at Gifford Medical Center on Wednesday, July 11. The concert is the first […]

Emily LeVan joins Bethel Health Center

June 20, 2012

Family nurse practitioner Emily LeVan of Randolph Center has joined the Bethel Health Center. The Bethel clinic is part of Gifford Medical Center. LeVan earned her family nurse practitioner master’s […]

Physician assistant Kate Clemente joins Randolph, Rochester practices

Kate Clemente didn’t have to look far to find her role model. The Montpelier native’s mother has been a physician assistant for 35 years, dedicating herself to her profession and […]

Gifford offering free talk on Medicare

June 19, 2012

Gifford Medical Center is offering a free talk on Medicare insurance on Friday, June 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the hospital Conference Center. Titled “Everything you need to know about […]

Menig once again recognized for outstanding quality

For an eighth consecutive year, the Menig Extended Care Facility at Gifford Medical Center has received a quality recognition from the state of Vermont and Vermont Health Care Association (VHCA). […]

Gifford cancer program earns national accreditation

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted accreditation with commendation to the cancer program at Gifford Medical Center through 2013. A facility receives accreditation with […]

Health Focus: Understanding Palliative Care

June 8, 2012

‘It’s not a death sentence. It’s patient-focused care’ One day last fall, David Wark of West Topsham awoke barely able to breath. “I thought I was going to die. I […]