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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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NMC’s 2025 United Way Campaign a Success
Today, we presented the United Way of Vermont with a check of just over $13,000 from donations raised during our recent United Way Campaign. Thank you to all the providers, staff and volunteers who contributed to this remarkable campaign. The United Way of Northwest Vermont is a long-standing, vital partner in shared efforts to improve …
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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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Northwestern Medical Center’s First Baby of 2026
St. Albans (January 6, 2026) – Northwestern Medical Center is pleased to announce the birth of our first baby of 2026. On Sunday, January 4, Tabitha Burbo and Gavin Pappas welcomed baby Evelynn Leighora-Marie Pappas into their family. Tabitha and Gavin, who live in Georgia, were happy to meet their first child – who was …
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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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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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Update on NMC Leadership
After careful consideration and thoughtful discussions, Peter Wright, President and CEO and our Board of Directors have mutually agreed that now is the right time for a leadership transition at Northwestern Medical Center. “We thank Peter for his three years of service and for moving us forward,” said Barb Toof, President of NMC’s Board of …
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Nucar Raises $17,200 for the Jim Bashaw Fund!
For Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Nucar Automall of St. Albans took a portion of funds from every car sold and raised an astounding $17,200 in support of the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Illness Fund. Peter Wright (CEO of Northwestern Medical Center), Jessica Frost (Manager of Population Health) and Chelsea Mulheron (Breast Care …
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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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Campus Road Closure Next Monday and Tuesday
Next Monday and Tuesday, November 3 and 4, the one-lane roadway to the Emergency Department past the main hospital entrance will be closed to all through traffic during the day. The temporary closure is necessary so that a crane can be onsite to lift materials to the nearby roof for construction that ties our building …
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Medical Records Team Moves to Downtown St. Albans
St. Albans (October 14, 2025) – NMC’s Medical Records team has moved to a new location on the third floor of the Congress & Main building in Downtown St. Albans. Previously this department, which NMC calls Health Information Management, was located at 27 Fisher Pond Road in St. Albans. NMC is in the process of …
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