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Help Us Keep NMC Accessible During the Eclipse
NMC will be open on Monday, April 8 during the solar eclipse. While some of our outpatient clinics will be closed, Urgent Care and hospital services will be open to serve the community. With the anticipated influx of visitors to our area, we are up-staffing to handle a potential increase in patients. It is critically …
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Cardiac Rehab: A Team Effort
Traumatic cardiac episodes or invasive, life-saving procedures can leave many patients feeling anxious over which steps to take on the road to recovery. Such was the case for Dan Lang, of Swanton, who underwent open-heart surgery at UVMMC in February 2020. “You’re not the same person anymore, after a surgery like that,” says Lang, …
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NMC’s Auxiliary Makes Donation to Bashaw Fund
NMC’s Auxiliary Board and Membership recently approved a $1,500 donation to the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Illness Fund. The Bashaw Fund was created in memory of Jim Bashaw, a beloved teacher, guidance counselor and longtime girls’ basketball coach at BFA. After being diagnosed with brain cancer in February of 2000, he valiantly fought his …
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Take Steps to Prevent Eye Injury During the Eclipse
Dr. Greg Brophey of Northwestern Ophthalmology provided some tips about safe viewing of the upcoming total solar eclipse. You probably already know that staring into the sun’s rays is harmful to your eyes. It is even more important to keep in mind when viewing the total eclipse on April 8. Here are some important …
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Getting to Know Our Volunteers: Stacie Scangas
NMC has a team of 75 volunteers who help the organization be a welcoming place that is easy to navigate. Volunteers at NMC serve as greeters at information desks, couriers, help in the Gift Gallery and Courtyard Café, and much more. The volunteers have interesting backgrounds and interests – here’s one example. Stacie Scangas, …
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Registration Open for the 2024 Community Partners Classic
St. Albans (February 23, 2024) – Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Community Partners Classic charity golf tournament on Friday, June 21st at the Champlain Country Club. This year’s Community Partners Classic is sure to have some fun in store. From hole contests to a 50/50 raffle to hot dogs on the course …
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NMC’s Auxiliary Membership Meets
On Thursday, February 15, NMC’s Auxiliary Board and Membership held one of their regular meetings from 11:30 am – 1 pm in the conference center with a crowd of 36 members present. The Auxiliary membership meets four times a year in September, November, February and April. Members at last week’s meeting enjoyed a delicious meal …
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Meet Melissa Keelty, PT
NMC has a large team of therapists in our Rehab Services Department with a wide range of specialties and interests. We believe that our people are what make our organization special and want help you get to know them a bit better. Here is one of our talented team! How many years have you …
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NMC’s Future is Bright!
It is never lost on us that the blue and white “H” signs you see along the road are more than just for directions. They are a promise that we will be here 24/7/365, for you and your family during the best of times and in your great times of need. As a community hospital, …
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Northwestern Medical Center
Nurses at Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, …
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NMC’s United Way Campaign a Success
St. Albans (January 18, 2024) – Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) celebrated the season of giving with another successful United Way Campaign, raising $30,000 for the United Way of Northwest Vermont. The organization would like to thank all the providers, staff and volunteers who contributed to this remarkable campaign. The United Way of Northwest Vermont is …
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NMC Accepting Applications for Health Professions Scholarship
St. Albans (January 11, 2024) – Northwestern Medical Center is now accepting Health Professions Scholarship applications. NMC welcomes applications from graduating seniors from Franklin County high schools who are entering collegiate study in a healthcare field. This scholarship is not based on financial need but rather awarded based on a student’s academic performance and community service. …
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