- NMC Commentary
Why Is NMC Talking About Its Pricing?
The ‘why’ to talking about pricing with patients is easy: NMC believes patients have a right to know what the healthcare services they are considering are likely going to cost them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) agree, saying: “Hospital price transparency helps Americans know the cost of a hospital item or service …
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- News & Updates
Healthy Hearts Event – Mark your calendars!
NMC’s annual heart-healthy fun-for-all-ages event is coming up March 5 at St. Albans City School, from 9 a.m. to noon. In its fourth year, the activity-focused health fair has become a very popular winter event, drawing nearly 300 attendees last year for physical activities, free health screenings, massage, kids play, informational booths and interactive demonstrations. …
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- Patient Stories
Rehabilitation Services keeps Riley dancing
With the support of my Physical Therapist and Kinesiotape, I was able to resume my competitive dancing without any pain. I can’t thank NMC enough for getting me back on the dance floor where I belong. – Riley Pearo
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- News & Updates
NMC’s Rehab Services Team Gives Back to the Community
During October, NMC’s Rehabilitation Services Department celebrated Physical Therapy month by giving back to the community. The team organized a coat collection from around the hospital, placing donation drop spots around campus, collecting and sorting gently used outerwear to be given to the Franklin Grand Isle United Way for use in the community. Pictured here …
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- News & Updates
Dr. Robert Zelazo Earns Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award
Dr. Bob Zelazo, the Medical Director of the Northern Tier Center for Health (NOTCH), was honored with the fifth annual Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award at Northwestern Medical Center’s Medical Staff Appreciation Dinner held October 23, 2015. The “Deo” award, as it has come to be known, was created in 2011 to honor …
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- News & Updates
NMC Holds Community Forum: 11/17
Northwestern Medical Center will present its Master Facility Plan to community members at four upcoming forums. Attend for a chance to hear about the future of our healthcare facilities and the advancements in care these projects will bring, including: Private Inpatient Rooms Flexible Space for Medical Clinics New Space for Primary Care, Urgent Care and …
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- Alerts & Advisories
- NMC Commentary
Is NMC’s Master Facility Plan Moving Forward?
Yes. We are in the final days of the Crest Road project to add much-needed parking to the front of our campus and for our conference center while improving traffic and pedestrian safety on campus. We truly appreciate your patience with the disruption in traffic flows necessary with this project and the associated noise and …
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- NMC Commentary
Will A Flu Shot Increase My Chances of Staying Healthy?
Yes! “The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot.” That’s the clear message from the Vermont Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is something I believe in and that NMC takes very seriously. Each year, we have a strong initiative to ensure as …
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- NMC Commentary
Are Hookahs or E-Cigarettes Healthy or Safe Alternatives?
No. Even though they are not cigarettes and come in youth-tempting flavors such as licorice, cherry, watermelon, and mint, hookahs and e-cigarettes are not healthy alternatives. There are concerns that the use of these products may impact health. Our community is enjoying very positive progress towards better health with a steady decline in our smoking …
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- NMC Commentary
Does NMC Continue To Honor Our History and Supporters?
Yes, we do and we plan to do even more. NMC is deeply rooted in our community, with a history of caring that dates back to 1883. NMC was established more than 130 years ago when Chauncey Warner bequeathed assets for the establishment of what would become the first St. Albans Hospital. In 1947, Jeanne …
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- NMC Commentary
Was The Green Mountain Care Board Receptive to NMC’s Budget?
Yes, they seemed to be. As I shared in July, NMC’s budget for our upcoming 2016 Fiscal Year (which starts October 1, 2015), contains a request to reduce our rates (these are the “standard” rates that by law, NMC has to set and charge consistently to everyone, before negotiated insurance company and other discounts are …
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- NMC Commentary
What is the Next Step with the RiseVT Scorecard?
It is time to submit your scorecard!! The days have flown by and we are now nearly three months into RiseVT’s efforts to encourage all of us to embrace healthier lifestyles. With September at hand, it is time to make our first call for the submission of RiseVT scorecards! It is a fun, easy, positive, …
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