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FAQ on COVID Testing and Vaccination at NMC – updated 12/16/21
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Testing Where can I get tested? You can schedule a FREE COVID-19 PCR test with the Vermont State’s COVID Resource Center operated by NMC. This Resource Center is located At Valley Crossroads building at 27 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans. Appointments are made online at: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/testing When you arrive for …
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Are You Ready to Travel?
With the Canadian border open for travel, many of our community members are excited about taking a trip north. Proof of vaccination and a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR (nonantigen) test are required to cross the border. Here is some info about how, where and when you can get your COVID-19 test. To better …
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for NMC Employees & Employed Providers
With the rise in COVID-19 cases in the area brought about in part by the new Delta variant, Northwestern Medical Center is taking additional steps to protect our healthcare workers, our patients, and our community. “It is abundantly clear that the single best measure we can take to decrease the spread, morbidity, and mortality of …
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Why Masks are Still Required
Masks are still required to be worn at NMC and in other healthcare settings around Vermont. NMC has received some questions about why that is the case and so we are offering some information to help the community understand the approach. Vaccinations work very well to reduce the severity and risk of death of COVID, …
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Four Healthcare Scholarships Awarded to Local Seniors
Four Franklin County high school students were recently awarded scholarships towards their health-related degree programs from the Martin H. Wennar, MD Health Education Fund Despite the cancellation of this year’s awards banquet, typically held in May, the scholarship review and application process went on, drawing a large group of talented and dedicated students for consideration …
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NMC Celebrates Hospital Week in Honor of Staff
Congratulations to Ashley Clark for winning the Grand Prize Package winner during NMC’s Hospital Week celebration. Ashley is a Release of Information Specialist in NMC’s Health Information Management Department, and her name was drawn randomly from a list of NMC employees. The Grand Prize Package included two zero-gravity chairs, a Blackstone Griddle, Yeti cooler and …
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Janet McCarthy, RN, Honored with NMC’s Community Service Award
The Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Janet McCarthy, RN, as the recipient of NMC’s 2021 Community Service Award in recognition of her long and devoted service to the community through her leadership of Franklin County Home Health Agency and extensive volunteer service. A nomination of McCarthy said she “has …
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Changes to COVID-19 Testing for Patients
Northwestern Medical Center will be shutting down its curbside COVID-19 collection site at Valley Crossroads in St. Albans on June 1. This is made possible by the significant reduction in need for COVID-19 testing due to the prevalence of vaccine in the area and the ability to safely conduct specimen collection for COVID-19 testing within …
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Visitation By Fully Vaccinated People Now Allowed
Northwestern Medical Center has now opened patient visitation more widely, allowing any number of fully vaccinated visitors for all patients in all settings so long as safe and effective care can be maintained with mask-wearing and social distancing. Visitation at NMC was suspended at the start of the pandemic, and recently relaxed to allow for one …
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Masks Continue to Be Required at Hospital, Provider Practices
In light of the May 13, 2021 CDC announcement of masks being optional for fully vaccinated individuals in certain settings, it is important to clarify that this guidance does not yet pertain to healthcare facilities. NMC Chief Medical Quality Officer Dr. John Minadeo clarified this morning, “Our current hospital policies have not changed and we …
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NMC Recognizes Nurses and Care Team Partners During Nurses Week
As part of Northwestern Medical Center’s Nurses Week celebration in May, several outstanding nurses and clinical partners were honored for their service and dedication. The Nursing Excellence Award was presented to Family Birth Center nurse Stephanie Koch, BS, RNC-MNN, IBCLC. This award is given to a Registered Nurse who has a passion for nursing as …
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NMC Reopens to Limited Visitation
As of May 6, 2021, NMC has reopened to limited visitation for patients in alignment with State guidelines. We are pleased to be able to take this step, as we know family members and loved ones play a key role in supporting and comforting those who are sick and ill. Still, as we seek to …
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