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Progress On Surgical Re-Start
Northwestern Medical Center is continuing to pause some surgical procedures at the start of next week (August 25-29). We have made good progress in addressing the problem with particulates found in sterilized surgical trays, and will take several more days to test new processes before re-starting surgeries in an incremental approach. Background NMC had been …
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Temporary Pause of Surgical Procedures
Northwestern Medical Center has elected to pause some surgical procedures this week while we address a problem with very small particulates being found in sterilized surgical trays, which hold surgical instruments. What is happening: NMC has found particulates in some surgical trays over the past several weeks. Our Surgical Services team is finding the issue as they …
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Pot Roast
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil Four 4 oz pieces of beef sirloin 1 cup diced white onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup zero or low sodium beef broth 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet or Merlot work great) Directions Heat the oil in a wide, deep saucepan. When hot, add the sirloin, making sure …
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Changes in Staffing at NMC’s OB/GYN Practice
Later this year, NMC’s obstetrics and gynecology practice will undergo two notable staffing changes. Dr. Lowrey Sullivan has announced his intention to end practice with NMC. He will begin a transition this summer and has graciously offered to stay with the practice through the end of the year. NMC would like to offer thanks to …
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Edward J. Tyler, III Honored with NMC’s Community Service Award
The Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) Board of Directors recognized Edward J. Tyler, III, known as Ted, as the recipient of NMC’s 2025 Community Service Award in recognition of his broad and sustained community service to the northwestern Vermont region. The award was presented by Lawrence Bruce, an Incorporators Member and Member of the Bylaws Committee …
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NMC’s Physical Therapy Services Expand In Enosburg
On April 7, Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) expanded its Enosburg Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services to a newly expanded and renovated space in the upper level of 44 Center St. in Enosburg Falls where NMC has provided services for more than 25 years. Previously, the rehab gym and treatment rooms on the lower level of …
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NMC Collaborates With NCSS To Implement Universal Suicide Screening Process
Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) recently joined all 14 Vermont hospitals in implementing a new screening procedure to better identify patients who may be at risk of suicide. The Vermont Suicide Prevention Center identifies Vermont as having the highest rate of suicide in New England, with Franklin County having the highest prevalence in the state of …
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King’s Daughters’ Home Makes Generous Donation Supporting Healthcare Education
Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) is pleased to share the following announcement about a generous $1 million donation to the hospital to support our scholarship programs. “This is an incredibly generous gift and one that will have lasting impact,” said Peter J. Wright, FACHE, President and CEO of NMC. “Recruitment and retention has been a focus …
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NMC’s Maple Balsamic Dressing
Fun fact: The NMC Restaurant and Catering team usually makes between four and five gallons of Maple Balsamic Dressing for a day’s service. It’s one of our most popular salad choices! Here’s a scaled down version of the recipe that will work well for home chefs! Ingredients 4 cloves peeled garlic 2 tbsp Dijon mustard …
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NMC Completes Project Upgrading CT Scanner and Enhancing Privacy
Northwestern Medical Center recently completed an upgrade project to replace its CT (Cat Scan) equipment, bringing improvements in imaging speed, quality and privacy. The project involved renovation inside the existing department to expand the CT suite, adding two triage rooms and new waiting area for patients. “This space will allow us to grow over the …
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NMC’s Auxiliary Meets With New Pulmonologist As Guest Speaker
On Thursday, February 13, NMC’s Auxiliary Board and Membership held one of their regular meetings, hearing from guest speaker Dr. Benjamin Chaucer – NMC’s new pulmonologist. The Auxiliary membership meets four times a year in September, November, February and April and each meeting features a speaker – this month focusing on an introduction of Dr. …
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Staffing Challenges Resulting in Delays for Diagnostic Imaging, Impacts X-Ray Services in Georgia
NMC is seeing delays in the scheduling of Diagnostic Imaging (DI) appointments and the completion of DI studies for our patients. These delays are caused by staffing vacancies in our patient scheduling team, which at times has been reduced to a single staff member. We are actively recruiting and onboarding new team members, but their …
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