Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, NP–C, APRN, has joined Gifford’s team of Hospitalist providers. She most recently worked as the practice lead for the nursing home services of Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region, and in the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit at DHMC.
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Howard Center’s Street Outreach program was recently honored with the Community Heroes Award at the Queen City Police Foundation and Burlington Rotary Annual Luncheon.
The Vermont Foodbank’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Jeffrey Tieman, president and CEO of Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS), as a new board member, to serve a three-year term.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named award winning broadcast journalist Jennifer Costa, of Burlington, as Vermont government relations director. In this post, Costa will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Five prominent alumni and one former faculty member joined the VSCS Hall of Fame at the third annual celebration at Montpelier’s Capital Plaza last night. 300 guests included Governor Scott, former Governor Douglas, legislative leaders and members, VSCS Trustees and Presidents, students, faculty and staff. The event raised nearly $100,000 for scholarships.
Each year Rutland Regional Medical Center recognizes a Physician and a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or other Advanced Practice Provider whose contributions to our community, staff, and patients represent the highest ideals in health care. We are pleased to announce that our 2018 Physician of the Year is Dr Jasminder Multani, and 2018 NP/PA of the Year is Juanita Morris.
TPW is thrilled to announce the addition of Mary Kate Grey, owner of Green Mountain Vacation Rentals, to their Sales Team. Mary Kate has been a licensed Realtor since 2005 and will now operate her vacation rental business, GMVR, out of the TPW Stratton Vacation Center in Bondville, VT.
Okemo Mountain Resort’s Golf Division welcomes PGA Professional Jim Gunnare as Head Professional at Tater Hill Golf Club in Windham, Vermont. A long-time Vermont PGA member, Gunnare served as the Head Pro at the Woodstock Country Club from 1985 to 2016.
Laura McKenna, owner and operator of Sunup Bakery, of Killington, was recently presented with the US Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award.
Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is pleased to announce that Sean Uiterwyk, MD has joined the Hospital’s team of family medical experts. Dr Uiterwyk will be seeing patients of all ages at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor. Dr Uiterwyk, a Board-certified Family Physician, has extensive experience providing primary care to families.
CallFinder (http://www.mycallfinder.com), a leading provider of speech analytics solutions, recently hired Daniel Bowne II, expanding their sales team.
Alpine SnowGuards, a leading manufacturer of rooftop snow management systems, has announced the promotion of Kris Michaud to Outside Sales Associate. Kris was formerly the company’s Customer Service Supervisor. Kris has worked for the thriving company for the past 8 years and has earned this new title by diligently overseeing the day to day operations of the Customer Service Department.