**Masks are required for patients who have respiratory symptoms. Visitors: Please do not visit if you have respiratory symptoms.**

If you would like us to mask, just ask.

Visitor Policy

• Hospital visiting hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• All visitors must report to the main entrance to be screened upon entry, and will not be permitted to enter the facility if they present with symptoms, or fail to cooperate with the process.
• Only ADA service animals are permitted. All other animals, including previously approved therapy dogs/support animals, are not allowed at this time.

Vaccine and Boosters

• Gifford is now offering the ’24-’25 Covid booster and the flu vaccine.
• You can receive your vaccination or booster from your primary care or healthcare provider. You can also receive your vaccination or booster at a local pharmacy. Go to the VDH website for more information.
• It is safe to receive both your flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster together.

Testing

• Testing is by appointment through each of our primary care practices.
• Antigen Tests helpful guidance from the Department of Health: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID-19-Follow-up-Testing-Guide.pdf

Parking

Parking for patients arriving for appointments in our primary care, specialty care clinics, radiology, or surgery please use our main entrance on Maple Street and enter through the circular driveway.

Parking for visitors of patients in our inpatient unit or the Birthing Center please use our South entrance, located between the hospital and the Gifford Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Route 12 South.

Download: Gifford Medical Center – Main Campus Map (PDF)

Cafeteria

Our cafeteria is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Delicious and affordable lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prepared by our professional chefs, meals are fresh and often incorporate local ingredients.

Chun Chapel

The chapel at Gifford is open 24 hours a day, 7-days a week as a place for quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation for all denominations. Scripture materials from several traditions are available as well as spiritual resources for all ages. It is located around the corner from the Visitors Entrance at the south end of the hospital by the entrance to Howell Pavilion/Inpatient Rooms.

Community Walking Program

The indoor Community Walking Program is open to the public.