Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Last weekend we had the pleasure of meeting the Rancourt Family from Island Pond. They have five children, all born at NVRH! Mom Joshlynne said, "I tell all my friends it's worth the drive to go to NVRH! We've had the best care there!" We appreciate those kind words. It's our pleasure to serve you and your family!

Starting TOMORROW! The State Flood Recovery Center – located at VSU Grey House, 180 Vail Drive, Lyndonville, VT 05851 – OPENS on Sat., July 27. Days and hours will be Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Services include: • Snacks and water from the Red Cross • Cleaning kits • Assistance finding recovery resources

For the seventh year in a row, NVRH Birth Center nurses, midwives, and providers passed their annual Safe Care: OB survey with flying colors - Congrats! Providing Birth Center staff with topics to focus on throughout the year as well as nationally recognized online education, Safe Care: OB is a voluntary-participation program that helps ensure readiness for obstetric emergencies – which happen rarely, but require expert coordinated care when they do. Great job, everyone! Want to know more about the NVRH Birth Center and all that it provides? Visit buff.ly/3zPr3Zv. L-R: Diane Griffin, RN; Jade Kaplan, CNM; Ky Duong, RN, Birth Center Educator; George Foy, RN; and Kathleen Mulkern, CNM.

This week, we welcomed new employees to the NVRH team. Their diverse skills are sure to enrich our patients' experiences. We're happy to have you all here!

RESCHEDULED MEETING - NOW, TUESDAY - AUGUST 6 ---- You're invited to an in-person community meeting to hear findings from consultant firm, Oliver Wyman, on how to further transform Vermont's healthcare system. The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) hired Oliver Wyman to lead conversations across the state to learn about access, affordability, quality, and hospital sustainability. They've spent months with community stakeholders, hospital leadership teams, and boards discussing the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare organizations as they work to achieve our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of all. Your perspective about improving healthcare services for our community is critical. Please consider attending this in-person session. RSVP here: https://buff.ly/3xxSeY6 If you're not able to make it to the event, consider sending in a public comment to GMCB at your convenience.

What a blast we had at the Stars & Stripes Parade in Lyndonville this past Saturday. We so enjoyed seeing all your smiling faces, and introducing you to Dandy the Chicken! See more fun photos at https://buff.ly/3WyLmn1

This Thursday, July 25, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., NEKCA (115 Lincoln Street, St. Johnsbury) will be hosting a Parent Café! Parent Cafés bring parents and caregivers together to build community and find concrete support. During the café, participants engage in one-on-one icebreakers and breakout discussions. Everything is moderated, with questions provided to spark conversation. Participants will receive a free gas voucher. Childcare and dinner provided. To register, call/text Rose at 802-624-0995.

Miller’s Run School students Hunter, Jude, and Jaida, along with the rest of the sixth grade spent their year-long service project learning how to crochet. They picked their own colors from donated yarn, making each shawl, which they donated to NVRH, one-of-a-kind. “These shawls will go to patients in moments when they need a little comfort” NVRH Chaplain Abby Pollender says. “We greatly appreciate this kindness, thank you all so much.”

St. J is in the news! Check out this article about new vitality in the town of St. Johnsbury

Just a reminder to folks that the West Wing expansion project is now in progress. Visitors and patients will notice new signs and construction activities in certain areas. We kindly ask everyone to exercise caution while moving through these zones. For more information, please visit buff.ly/3Ivjrw9.