Dr. Josh White Gifford Chief Medical Officer The conversation about COVID-19 has changed quite a bit. Now, we’re talking about living with COVID-19, unlike a lot of the earlier messaging […]
Primary Care/Pediatrics Articles
Vaccinations and Viruses
By Dr. Josh White Gifford Chief Medical Officer Kids are back in school, trees are showing hints of color and local pharmacies are starting to advertise, “Get Your Flu Shots […]
Gifford Names Bryant School-Based Nurse Practitioner
RANDOLPH, Vt.— Gifford is pleased to welcome Kathleen Bryant, MPH, APRN, BC as its new school-based nurse practitioner. Bryant will primarily work with students in the health clinics of the […]
Wellness Visits Can Help Teens Overcome Mental Health Issues
By Rebecca Kincaid, MD I joined the Gifford pediatrics team in the spring of 2022. I’m excited to live in a community where everybody knows each other. Plus, I love […]
Rebecca Kincaid Joins Gifford’s Pediatrics Team
RANDOLPH, Vt.— Rebecca Kincaid, MD is adding her knowledge and expertise to an already talented and experienced team of pediatricians at Gifford. Dr. Kincaid is a native of Indianapolis, IN […]
Steps-2-Balance
by Rachel Westbrook, PT May 15-21, 2021 is designated as Steps-2-Balance week to raise awareness of vestibular disorders and the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA). Vestibular disorders happen when parts of […]
Family Nurse Practitioner Meghan Foster Leads OSSD School-Based Clinic
RANDOLPH, Vt.—This fall Gifford welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Meghan Foster to serve as a member of its Family Medicine team at Gifford Primary Care as well as provide care at […]
10 Tips for Coping with Uncertainty
These are challenging times as we all continue to adjust during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us face uncertainty as we try to plan for the future and big life […]
Safe Sitter® Workshop
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn lifesaving skills, such as how to rescue someone […]
Measles: With Cases on Rise, Here’s What You Need to Know
By Dr. Joshua White Chief Medical Officer Muddling along in our little communities in central Vermont, it becomes easy to forget the world around us. Or, at least, easy for […]
Rachel Coombs Provides Family Care in Bethel
The Primary Care team at Gifford Health Care continues to expand to meet the needs of central Vermonters, with Rachel Coombs, MD, providing family care at Gifford’s Bethel Health Center […]
On Becoming a Patient, and a Thank You to Last Mile Ride
By Louis DiNicola, MD Medical Director for Primary Care For 42-plus years I have been a pediatrician caring for families of the Gifford community. I have had the honor of […]
