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Multi-generational family out walking
Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

We do a lot of planning in life. We plan where we’ll live, go to school, go to work and retire. Teresa Fama, MD, Jonna Goulding, MD, and Jewelene Griffin, RN encourage families to start conversations about planning health care decisions.

Meghan Couture
Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

Comforting others on end-of-life journeys isn’t a role Meghan Couture’s loved ones ever imagined they’d be in, but after Meghan died of a rare cancer, her family created Meghan's comfort bags to support loved ones of patients facing longer-term hospital stays.

Vermont Health Connect Open Enrollment Banner
Posted on Thursday, November 1, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) is offering in-person assistance to community members enrolling in Vermont Health Connect, the state’s health insurance marketplace.

Woman holder her shoulder while looking at computer monitor
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 by Kimberly Fuller, PT, CEAS II

In this final of a three part series, our ergonomic specialist, Kimberly Fuller, PT,  provides tips on how to set up your work environment and body position to avoid shoulder problems from prolonged use of your devices.

Three girls dressed in witch and princess costumes trick or treating with their mom
Posted on Monday, October 29, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year. On average, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween as on any other day of the year.

CVMC main entrance sign
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

As a result of the partnership CVMC’s Emergency Department forged with community programs, Washington County was selected to develop a pilot project to address the complexities of addiction that is becoming a model for similar programs around the state.

Woman holding up October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month sign
Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 by Theresa Lever, M.Ed

Did you know that CVMC has made it even easier to get your screening mammogram, and new state laws mean more of the cost is covered! Find out how to make a screening appointment today.

Skeletal views of good to poor neck posture while looking at phone
Posted on Monday, October 22, 2018 by Kimberly Fuller, PT, CEAS II

In this second of a three part series, our ergonomic specialist, Kimberly Fuller, PT, provides simple tips on how to prevent your use of electronic devices from causing neck pain.

Exterior photo of UVM Health Network - CVMC sign on outside of CVMC hospital building
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2018 by UVMHN-CVMC

After a successful first year at Hudson Headwaters Health Network (HHHN) in Northern New York, Larner College of Medicine’s Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) will expand to Central Vermont Medical Center in March 2019.

Older couple walking dog in field with hills in background
Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2018 by John “J.P.” Begly, MD

CVMC orthopedic surgeon John "J.P." Begly, MD provides tips on how to keep our joints in good condition through physical fitness, diet and nutrition, posture and stress management.