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NMC announces Jonathan Billings as new Chief Executive Officer
Northwestern Medical Center has hired Jonathan Billings as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer. Billings most recently served as Interim CEO as well as NMC’s Chief Operating Officer, and starts in the permanent CEO role immediately. “The Board of Directors is excited and honored to support Jonathan in this new role as CEO” said Barb …
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Northwestern Medical Center and Vermont Public: A shared commitment to our communities
Strong communities rely on institutions they can trust. Whether it’s a local hospital providing care during life’s most important moments or a public media organization delivering reliable information, these institutions help people navigate an increasingly complex world. They connect us, inform us, and strengthen the communities we call home. That’s why Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) …
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A patient’s journey to better sleep
When Mary Brzozowy and her husband moved to Vermont a decade ago, they looked forward to long road trips to enjoy the scenery engaging in conversation about their new home. However, the reality was different; Mary found herself falling asleep during their drives almost as soon as she clicked her seatbelt, waking only to realize …
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John Casavant Honored With 2026 Community Service Award
The Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) Board of Directors recognized John Casavant as the recipient of NMC’s 2026 Community Service Award in recognition of his deep commitment to community. The award was presented by Barbara Toof, the Chair of NMC’s Board of Directors. “Tonight, we’re proud to recognize someone whose service reflects the values of this …
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Maitri and Northwestern Medical Center Announce Partnership
NMC and Maitri Health Care are excited to announce that our two organizations have formed a partnership to deliver comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care on NMC’s campus, eventually transitioning to a private practice model. Maitri is a well-respected, South-Burlington-based, female-owned and operated, independent medical practice that has provided individualized, patient-centered, compassionate obstetrical and gynecological care …
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Looking for New PFAC Members!
NMC is looking for a few new members to join our Patient & Family Advisory Council! The Council seeks to foster an environment where patients, families, and hospital staff work together to improve the quality and safety of care at NMC. The PFAC works in partnership with NMC’s Quality and Safety Committee to strengthen communication, …
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- Health & Wellness
NMC’s Pineapple Salsa
Here’s a different spin on salsa that is very popular in the Courtyard Cafe here at NMC, shared by Sous Chef Jon Newhard. We pair our pineapple salsa with BBQ pulled pork nachos, but it is also delicious with grilled meats and virtually any barbecue flavored entree. It also is great for a simple snack …
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NMC’s Auxiliary Membership Meets
On Thursday, November 13, NMC’s Auxiliary Board and Membership held one of their regular meetings, hearing from guest speaker Dan Norris, the Executive Director of Adult Services at the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI). The Auxiliary membership meets four times a year and each meeting features a speaker – this month …
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Saved by Early Screening: George Flower’s Story and the Life-Saving Power of Early Detection
When George Flower of Enosburgh looks back to 2016, he knows the decision to get screened for lung cancer was possibly the single most important medical choice he ever made. As a long-time smoker—from 1975 until quitting in 2006- George was familiar with the risks. What he didn’t expect was how routine medical advice would …
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NMC Planning for Mobile Sterile Processing Unit
This fall, NMC will begin using a mobile sterile processing unit to both restore our surgical capacity as quickly as possible, and to enhance our ability to redesign the Surgical Services Department. Earlier this year, NMC paused and then limited elective surgeries as we worked to resolve increased findings of particulates in sterilized equipment trays …
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Apple Cider Chicken with Bacon
Here’s a recipe from NMC’s Sous Chef, Jonathan Newhard. It is a popular dish often served in NMC’s Courtyard Cafe and Jon shares some insight into how his team sources and prepares the dish. As fall is starting to peek around the corner, here is a great recipe from our cafeteria menu for the …
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Update: Limited Surgical Restart at NMC
Northwestern Medical Center is continuing an incremental re-start of surgical operations. We are scheduling a limited number of surgeries each day to ensure that the cases for the day can be completed without delay. The cases that are scheduled are chosen based on the length of the case, staffing and whether we have redundant equipment …
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