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 […]
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Gifford holding 1st Annual Antique and Artisan’s Fair
June 5, 2012
Gifford Medical Center will open its new park space up to the public on Saturday, July 21 with a 1st Annual Randolph Antique and Artisan’s Fair. To be held from […]
Read More »Photographer Bruce Small coming to Gifford Gallery
May 29, 2012
West Brookfield photographer Bruce Small returns to the Gifford Medical Center art gallery on May 30 after a five-year hiatus, bringing his mix of the natural beauty and national history. […]
Read More »Dr. Anne Galante joins Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery
May 21, 2012
Anne Galante never planned to be a physician. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Upstate New York, Galante graduated from Cornell University and worked in insurance in Los Angeles and […]
Read More »A Day of Play
May 17, 2012
The Menig Extended Care Facility in Randolph celebrated a Day of Play on Thursday, May 17 in celebration of Older American’s Month. The event was held at the urging of […]
Read More »Free men’s health talk provides expert advice in comfortable setting
May 16, 2012
Gifford Medical Center general surgeon Dr. Ovleto Ciccarelli and urologist Dr. Richard Graham will lead a free men’s health talk on June 6 on colorectal health, prostate cancer and erectile […]
Read More »Dr. Erica Koch joins Medical Staff
May 10, 2012
Naturopathic physician Erica Koch has joined the Medical Staff at Gifford Medical Center. A private practice physician, Dr. Koch of Montpelier practices naturopathic medicine with a focus on women and […]
Read More »Gifford’s McGill-O’Rourke earns Ph.D.
May 1, 2012
Vice President of Operations Andrea McGill-O’Rourke Saturday earns her Ph.D. from the University of Maine at Orono after six years of study. A Rochester resident, McGill-O’Rourke will earn her doctorate […]
Read More »Four new chaplains join Gifford volunteer program
The volunteer Chaplaincy Program at Gifford Medical Center welcomed four new chaplains into its ranks in April. Majita Miller of Randolph, Christopher Fuhrmeister of Randolph, Deborah Aldrich of Stockbridge and […]
Read More »Gifford pediatrician named state’s ‘CDC Childhood Immunization Champion’
April 25, 2012
Long-time Gifford Medical Center pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist Dr. Lou DiNicola this week received national recognition for his work around childhood immunizations. Dr. DiNicola of Randolph was recognized by the […]
Read More »March of Dimes honors Gifford with ‘Leadership Legacy’ award
The Vermont Chapter of the March of Dimes today honored Gifford Medical Center with a Leadership Legacy award. The award, presented by March of Dimes Vermont Chapter Director Roger Clapp, […]
Read More »Gifford staff raise $455 for March of Dimes
Gifford Medical Center staff donned “Blue Jeans for Babies” last month, raising $455 for the March of Dimes in the annual fund-raiser. Blue Jean for Babies takes place across the […]
Read More »Experienced Vermont family physician joins hospitalist team
April 24, 2012
Dr. Sandy Craig brings his 17 years of family, inpatient and emergency medicine experience to Gifford Medical Center as the newest member of the hospitalist team. Dr. Craig, who grew […]
Read More »Hospital volunteers recognized
April 18, 2012
Community members gave record 18,000 hours in FY 2011 Gifford Medical Center’s volunteers were honored Wednesday with a luncheon served by hospital managers, prize awards, musical performances, flowers and bags […]
Read More »New evening Healthier Living Workshop begins May 15
April 17, 2012
A new Healthier Living Workshop series begins May 15 and continues Tuesdays through June 19 at the Chelsea Health Center – this time in the evenings, from 6-8:30 p.m. Healthier […]
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