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Auxiliary members hold opening meeting
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, NMC’s Auxiliary members met for the first of four meetings for their business year. The group heard from guest speaker Kelly Wakefield, a Master Gardener who beautifies the grounds at NMC and many other community locations. The meeting was attended by 43 community members, and the group welcomed a new …
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Lung Cancer Screening Day is 11/14!
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Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised just over $39,300!
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NMC Accepting Applications for Health Professions Scholarship
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St. Albans Urgent Care Expanding Weekend Hours This Fall
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Lung Cancer Screening Day is 11/14!
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is coming up in November. NMC is going to be offering a lung cancer screening day on 11/14/26! Contact your primary care to get a referral for an appointment today. Limited spots are available. Lung Cancer Screening is recommended for those at “high risk” and meet the following criteria: 50-80 years …
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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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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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Auxiliary members hold opening meeting
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, NMC’s Auxiliary members met for the first of four meetings for their business year. The group heard from guest speaker Kelly Wakefield, a Master Gardener who beautifies the grounds at NMC and many other community locations. The meeting was attended by 43 community members, and the group welcomed a new …
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Lung Cancer Screening Day is 11/14!
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is coming up in November. NMC is going to be offering a lung cancer screening day on 11/14/26! Contact your primary care to get a referral for an appointment today. Limited spots are available. Lung Cancer Screening is recommended for those at “high risk” and meet the following criteria: 50-80 years …
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Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised just over $39,300!
This year’s Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised just over $39,300 for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services and Northwestern Medical Center. In its 18th year, the collaborative tournament was a great success with 37 teams enjoying a round of golf at the Champlain Country Club and 39 sponsors supporting the tourney. For the second year …
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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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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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Rehabilitation Road: Long and Slow
Surviving a head-on collision offers Fairfield woman second chance at life The results of head-on motor-vehicle collisions are often catastrophic, yet surviving such a traumatic event has prompted one woman’s profound transformation and appreciation for second chances. In June of 2022, Suzanne “Super Suz” Seymour was driving along route 116 in Hinesburg, when a large …
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Screening and Visitation Changes at NMC
Northwestern Medical Center recently changed our process for screening patients and visitors for COVID-19. NMC joins other healthcare organizations around the state in removing the requirement to watch the current severity and prevalence of COVID-19 in our community. Instead, we are now using an approach where signage to reminds everyone of three key messages: Masks …
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Cold Weather Resources Available
Here are some local resources shared by community partners in advance of the upcoming sub-zero temperatures: A lost of local shelters with updates to extended hours and extended capacity can be found here: Warming and Shelter Locations | Vermont Emergency Management The Vermont State Police will also provide ‘freeze patrols’ during which troopers will patrol …
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Spine Surgery Patient Receives Successful Results and High Quality Care at NMC
As a recent back surgery patient, Glenn Conant is happy with the success of his procedure, but also was impressed with the entire care team at NMC both in the Orthopaedics practice and all across the organization from registration to billing. For years, Glenn was experiencing extreme lower back pain that affected his ability to …
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Auxiliary members hold opening meeting
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, NMC’s Auxiliary members met for the first of four meetings for their business year. The group heard from guest speaker Kelly Wakefield, a Master Gardener who beautifies the grounds at NMC and many other community locations. The meeting was attended by 43 community members, and the group welcomed a new …
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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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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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NMC Accepting Applications for Health Professions Scholarship
St. Albans (September 24, 2025) – 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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Community Partners Classic Raises Just Over $36,000!
This year’s Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised just over $36,000 for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services and Northwestern Medical Center. In its 17th year, the collaborative tournament was a great success with 40 teams enjoying a round of golf at the Champlain Country Club and 33 sponsors supporting the tourney. Funds raised from the event …
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St. Albans Urgent Care Expanding Weekend Hours This Fall
Starting in October, NMC’s St. Albans Urgent Care clinic will be open longer on the weekend, offering greater access to care when you need it. Urgent Care in St. Albans will now be open from 8 am to 7 pm seven days a week, increasing Saturday and Sunday hours when primary care offices are closed. …
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Strep testing update
You may have noticed a change in the way NMC’s Urgent Care clinics handle testing for Strep Throat. Previously, NMC used a rapid strep test, and then followed up with an additional PCR test if the rapid test came back negative. Because falsely negative results are not uncommon, providers often requested this second test. Going forward, rather than conducting two tests for most patients, …
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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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