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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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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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Auxiliary Donation Funds Ultrasound-Guided Anesthesia Equipment
St. Albans (October 14, 2025) – Northwestern Medical Center’s Auxiliary is proud to announce the donation of $65,000 to the hospital in support of NMC’s Surgical Services team to purchase additional equipment to provide ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. This type of equipment enables the precise anesthetization of specific nerves for effective pain management. The technique has …
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Meet Our Pet Therapy Volunteers
NMC has a team of pet therapy volunteers who help the organization bring comfort to those who are in our care. We interviewed them to learn more about the great work they do and their wonderful canine companions. Michael & Lemmy [metaslider id=”15392″] Quick facts: How old is Lemmy? Lemmy will turn 5 …
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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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NMC Volunteers Honored at Recognition Event
NMC celebrated the dedication of our Volunteer team at a recognition dinner held at the Elks Club on Wednesday, May 29. Over 100 people attended the dinner, which was catered by Bobbie Salls. New volunteers were recognized as well as those retiring. Pins and charms were handed out to volunteers with hours ranging from 50 …
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NMC’s Auxiliary Membership Meets
On Thursday, April 11, NMC’s Auxiliary Board and Membership held one of their regular meetings from 11:30 am – 1 pm in the conference center. The Auxiliary membership meets four times a year in September, November, February and April. Members at last week’s meeting enjoyed a delicious meal provided by NMC’s Restaurant and Catering Department. …
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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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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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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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Getting to Know Our Volunteers: Bob Bessette
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. Bob Bessette …
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Getting to Know Our Volunteers: Bonnie Evans
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. Bonnie Evans A …
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