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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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Dr. Anna Royer earns 2025 Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award
ST. ALBANS — Dr. Anna Royer, of Northwestern Associates in Surgery, was honored with the Deogracias “Deo” P. Esguerra, MD Service Award at Northwestern Medical Center’s recent appreciation event. 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. …
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NMC Awards Five Healthcare Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
St. Albans, VT (May 28, 2026) — Five Franklin County high school seniors were recently awarded scholarships towards their healthcare-related degree programs from the Martin H. Wennar, MD Health Education Fund. The $4,000.00 scholarships will be presented to the students at their schools’ graduation celebrations. The 2026 recipients are: Leigh Brown, from BFA Fairfax, …
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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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Scheduling Challenges with Diagnostic Imaging Appointments
We’d like to share an update regarding our Diagnostic Imaging (DI) scheduling services at Northwestern Medical Center. We are currently navigating staffing challenges on our scheduling team. Recent vacancies have at times reduced our team to a single scheduler, leading to longer-than-usual phone hold times and delays in processing routine referrals. We are glad to …
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2026 Run / Walk for Jim Held in Memory of Mike Miller
This year’s Run/Walk for Jim event is being held in loving memory of Mike Miller. Mike was the late husband of St. Albans native Joe Calano who participated in last year’s run before his passing in August 2025 following a courageous battle with germ cell cancer. Mike left a lasting impact on the people around …
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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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Family Birth Center Dedicated to Helping Families
Caylin Nielsen started having contractions unexpectedly, only a few hours after enjoying a friend’s wedding rehearsal dinner last summer. She didn’t know she was in labor because her baby wasn’t due for another two weeks. She and her husband, Cameron, went home to Highgate, expecting a normal night. But two hours later, she began to …
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- Recipe
NMC’s Black Bean Burgers
Here’s the recipe for one of our more popular vegetarian options in the Courtyard Cafe, NMC Black Bean Burgers from Restaurant and Catering Sous Chef Jon Newhard. These burgers have the southwestern flare typical of most black bean burgers but are easily customizable to accommodate anyone’s palate. Simply increase the peppers, onions or hot sauce …
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- NMC Stories
Quick Action and Quality Care Get a Backcountry Skier Back In Action
Written by Erica Houskeeper for Northwestern Medical Center It was a perfect late December day for a backcountry ski trip. Kyle McQuoid, an experienced backcountry skier from Massachusetts, drove to the northern Green Mountains. He clipped into his skis and adjusted his goggles, ready to explore the woods by Jay Peak Resort. The day after …
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Celebrating Excellence: GOLD – OVHC Board Certification Achieved
We are proud to share a significant NMC milestone—GOLD status for OVHC Board Certification has been achieved! This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, quality, and leadership at the governance level. Earning GOLD certification is no small feat; it represents sustained dedication, rigorous standards, and a shared focus on advancing best practices across the organization. …
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Appreciating Community Input on Union Negotiations
Earlier this month, we passed the one-year milestone since the Registered Nurses at Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) voted to form a union. After the election was certified and ground rules were established, the work of collective bargaining for a first contract began on May 8, 2025. Both NMC and Northwestern Health United (NHU) have invested …
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