RANDOLPH, Vt., Aug. 3, 2020—This month Gifford welcomes Nurse Practitioner Julie Holland to its Primary Care team.
Julie Holland, NP
Holland sees patients at Gifford Primary Care in Randolph and Gifford Health Center at Berlin – Primary Care. She brings to Gifford 10 years of experience in health care and a passion for public health and global health, fueled by her commitment to “doing the most good for the greatest amount of people.”
She describes her approach to care as patient-centered, inclusive and holistic, “considering all areas of a patient’s life and creating shared goals based on a patient’s priorities,” she said.
A native New Englander who prefers providing care in small settings, Holland was drawn to a permanent position at Gifford after completing clinical rotations here. She also completed rotations at Appletree Bay Primary Care in Burlington, Vt.; Planned Parenthood in St. Johnsbury, Vt.; University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) Pediatric Primary Care in Burlington, Vt.; SASH in Burlington, Vt.; and in various specialty areas at UVMMC in Burlington, Vt. She previously served as a registered nurse at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vt., and held positions with the Vermont Department of Health and American Red Cross. She also previously worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT).
Holland earned a doctor of nursing practice degree from the University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Burlington, Vt.; a master’s degree in public health from the UVM College of Medicine in Burlington, Vt.; and a bachelor’s degree from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Science in Burlington, Vt. She also completed the UVM Direct Entry Program in Nursing. Her licenses and certifications include as a registered nurse (RN), family nurse practitioner (FNP), and adult-geriatric nurse practitioner (AGNP). She is a member of the Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Vermont Public Health Association, and National Ski Patrol.
When not at work, Holland enjoys being outdoors, skiing and hiking. She lives on a farm with sheep, cattle, and chickens.
For more information about Primary Care at Gifford, visit giffordhealthcare.org/service/primary-care.
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Reminder during COVID-19: All Gifford clinics are open. We encourage patients to schedule and keep their medical appointments. It is vital that we continue to provide care and treat members of our community so that medical conditions do not escalate. If a patient does not have a mask upon arrival for an appointment, Gifford will provide one. For more information about COVID-19 and answers to frequently asked questions, visit giffordhealthcare.org/coronavirus-covid-19, cdc.gov or healthvermont.gov.
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Gifford is a community hospital in Randolph, Vt., with family health centers in Berlin, Bethel, Chelsea, Randolph, Rochester, and White River Junction; and specialty services throughout central Vermont. A Federally Qualified Health Center and a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the country, Gifford is a full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and inpatient unit; many surgical services; a day care; two adult day programs; and 30-bed Menig Nursing Home, which was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best 39 nursing homes in the country in 2012. The Birthing Center, established in 1977, was the first in Vermont to offer an alternative to traditional hospital-based deliveries, and continues to be a leader in midwifery and family-centered care. The hospital’s mission is to improve individuals’ and community health by providing and assuring access to affordable, high-quality health care in Gifford’s service area.
