
- News & Updates
NMC’s Patient and Family Advisory Council Meets
NMC’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) met in October and learned about the Care Partner Framework from Manager of Care Management Amanda Wilson. The discussion included information related to: • How the model can be used with same-day surgery patients to support them when they go home • How NMC staff become aware that …
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Dr. Katie Montagne Earns the 2023 Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award
Dr. Katie Montagne, Anesthesiologist, was honored with the Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award at NMC’s Medical Staff Appreciation event held in October. The award was created in 2011 to honor a provider with a “passion for excellence and dedication to the patients of our community.” Its namesake, Dr. Esguerra, was known as a …
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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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Auxiliary Donates in Support of New Emergency Department
Northwestern Medical Center’s Auxiliary is proud to announce the donation of $10,000 to the hospital in support of NMC’s Emergency Department renovation project, specifically to enhance the break room for Emergency Department staff. The renovation revamps 9,500 square feet of space and adds an additional 2,400 to the busy department. The addition means the ED …
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- Patient Stories
The importance of early detection: Michelle Cioffi’s story
Michelle Cioffi has always prioritized her breast health, especially after her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. Every year, she was diligent about having her annual screening. Then in October 2022, Michelle Cioffi noticed that the skin on her breast was itchy. She was not worried about the itch and chalked it up to catching something from …
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COO Jonathan Billings Becomes Board Certified Fellow of ACHE
Jonathn Billings, Chief Operating Officer at Northwestern Medical Center, recently became Board Certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. “The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our communities, which makes having a standard of …
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Northwestern Medical Center’s Nursing Apprentices Start Classes
Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) recently welcomed its first cohort of employees to its groundbreaking nursing apprenticeship program, made possible through a strategic partnership between the hospital, Vermont Talent Pipeline (VBR), Vermont State University (VTSU), Community College of Vermont (CCV), and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). This initiative marks a significant milestone in healthcare education and …
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NMC Recognizes Two Local EMS Employees with Caring Award
St. Albans (September 19, 2023) – Northwestern Medical Center recently recognized two local EMS employees with the 5-Star Caring Employee Award for going above and beyond to serve our community and help NMC in a time of need. Garrett Wolski, Enosburg Ambulance Service Director, and Frank Adams, VEFR driver, were recognized last week with the …
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Community Partners Classic Raises Nearly $30,000
This year’s Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised $29,197.79 for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services and Northwestern Medical Center. In its 15th year, the collaborative tournament was a great success with 29 teams enjoying a round of golf at the Champlain Country Club and 32 sponsors supporting the tourney. “Many thanks to our supporting sponsors, …
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NMC’s Work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Since January, NMC has been working with consultants from The Creative Discourse Group (TCDG) on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging – both as an employer and a healthcare-providing organization. As part of the work, NMC recently adopted a statement of commitment which was crafted through an inclusive and collaborative process based on input and feedback …
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Getting to Know Our Volunteers: Maris Rock
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. Maris S …
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Georgia Urgent Care Reopens September 5
Northwestern Medical Center is pleased to announce that the Georgia Urgent Care clinic will fully reopen on Tuesday, September 5d. The clinic experienced a broken water pipe inside a wall, which resulted in a large leak that saturated walls and insulation within the walls. Repair work was slated to last three weeks, …
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