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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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NMC’s Auxiliary Membership Funds New Wheelchairs and a Champ Challenge Entry
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, NMC’s Auxiliary held one of their regular membership meetings, hearing from guest speaker Susan Casavant, an Occupational Therapist with Northwestern Rehab Services. Casavant shared with the group tips for aging gracefully in your own home. The Auxiliary membership meets four times a year and each meeting features a speaker followed …
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Preserving Birthing Services at NMC
With changes around the state to birthing services, I wanted to express gratitude to our team at NMC who continue to deliver babies and provide obstetrics, gynecology and Inpatient Pediatric services. I am writing today to share an update on our ongoing work to transform the model of that important care to preserve it in …
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How Determination, Faith and Trust Helped Carolina Baker Get Back on Her Feet
Written by Erica Houskeeper for Northwestern Medical Center Carolina Baker’s life changed in an instant in March 2022. While turning across traffic on Route 105 in Sheldon, her car collided head-on with another vehicle, then spun and slammed into a telephone pole.“It was terrifying. The car was spinning and even though it probably only lasted …
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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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