NEWPORT — Last month two Vermont Foodbank refrigerated trucks arrived at the North Country Hospital campus to prepare for their first-ever VeggieVanGo food distribution in Newport. The foodbank provides this program at many of the other Vermont hospitals as well as schools throughout the state. A great corps of volunteers from the Vermont Department of… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Fifteen new healthcare scholarships were recently awarded to graduating high school seniors, totaling $15,000. In addition, North Country Hospital renews the $1,000 scholarships for consecutive years providing students stay in healthcare education and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Each year the scholarship review committee makes selections based on student essays, transcripts, extra-curricular activities,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital’s Scholarship Review Committee recently selected longtime nurse Rhonda Howard, to receive the first $2,000 continuing education scholarship from the newly established Sheryl M. (Washburn) and Buddy L. Carter Nursing Scholarship Fund. Howard began her career in the U.S. Army as a flight medic and then a flight nurse. After serving… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital’s Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory has been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography. This latest accreditation awarded to North Country Hospital demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography. It is the seventh consecutive time North Country Hospital has… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Governor Phil Scott announced limited elective procedures would resume, which had previously been put on hold as Vermont’s health care system focused on preparing for COVID-19. The Governor’s decision comes as the state’s modeling continues to show the spread of COVID-19 has slowed. Health care providers who recommence these procedures have been provided… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — As Dr. Umair Malik and his family were homeward bound from a trip to Japan in early March, he says he looked forward to getting back to his routine of seeing his patients each day at North Country Primary Care in Newport. Before landing, North County Primary Care Director Laurie Stewart contacted Dr.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Out of an abundance of caution, North County Hospital says they are implementing additional infection prevention measures. Due to Coronavirus concerns at this time, anyone entering the hospital for any reason is asked to use the Emergency Room entrance. For public safety, you will be asked screening questions at the Emergency Room entrance… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital recently announced the successful completion of its accreditation process from DNV GL – Healthcare. By earning the renewal of this three-year accreditation, the hospital has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The hospital received its first accreditation… Keep Reading
DERBY – Derby Green, the nursing home located on US Route 5 in Derby, announced that it will close effective on or before April 30, 2020. The home, owned by North County Hospital, filed a letter of intent today with the state’s Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living Division of Licensing and Protection, laying… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Hearing Dr. Veronika Jedlovszky speak of a recent mission trip to Guyana, it’s clear she has a true passion for the medical profession, and a deep desire to help people. At the end of October, Dr. Jedlovszky, along with recently retired doctors David Alsobrook, Denise Niemira, Nurse Practitioner Betsy Hartman and practicing physician… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Each year North Country Hospital celebrates and awards those employees from five to 40 years of service in five-year increments. In 2019, years of service totaled 1,255 years by 88 employees. Earlier this fall hospital staff gathered at the Elks Club in Derby to honor each other and celebrate the many years of… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) recently announced that North Country Hospital has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition as a certified level 7 again for the fourth consecutive year. NCH is also the only Vermont facility to receive this award. The Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital announced this week that they are on the forefront of breast care by now offering the InveniaTM ABUS 2.0 (Automated Breast Ultrasound System), approved by the FDA for breast cancer screening as an adjunct to mammography for women with dense breast tissue. “We are excited to add the Automated Breast… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — This year marks the thirteenth year that North Country Hospital has supported Medquest, the week-long healthcare job shadowing program. High school sophomores in northeastern and central Vermont have to apply for this special opportunity to participate in a structured, educational healthcare program. They will be learning about medical careers while shadowing health professionals,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Longtime local pharmacist and retiree of North Country Hospital Larry Labor, BS, RPh, has been officially named a Legend as part of the Legends Scholarship program at North Country Hospital. Created in 2010 to honor exceptional and legendary healthcare professionals, The Legends Scholarship program is dedicated to serving the needs of our community,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A recent group of high school graduates plus a medical school student are the latest recipients of healthcare scholarships awarded on behalf of North Country Hospital. This year 22 new healthcare scholarships were recently awarded, totaling $22,000. In addition, North Country Hospital renews scholarships for consecutive years providing students stay in healthcare education… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital was recently honored with an award for exceptional on-the-job safety performance during The MEMIC Group’s Annual Meeting of Policyholders. Only nine employers out of more than 20,000 MEMIC policyholders across the country, received a 2019 award for workplace safety from the workers’ compensation insurance specialist. Chief Financial Officer Andre Bissonnette… Keep Reading
ST. JOHNSBURY — The Northern VT Center for Sleep Disorders held a grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new space in St. Johnsbury last week. Local community members, as well as staff from North Country Hospital and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), enjoyed a summer afternoon at the entrance to the newly developed space.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Every year at North Country Hospital, nurses nominate their peers for one of four special awards. This year awards were given to Kim Blanchard for customer service, Angela Coblentz for professional growth, Chelsea Hamel for community, and Marie Dumas for quality. These accolades were all revealed at the nurses week dinner on May… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — It’s been a busy week at the hospital, as visiting kindergartners and first graders have been getting their favorite stuffed animals weighed and immunized at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Nearly 400 students from 15 schools in the two local supervisory unions marched proudly with their buddies into North Country Hospital. Multiple stations provided… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Last week during Infant Immunization Week, the Vermont Department of Health made its way around the state to 25 pediatric practices, recognizing them for the work they have done to increase child immunization rates. North Country Pediatrics in Newport excelled for the second year by making sure as many patients as possible received… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A group of fifth graders at Newport City Elementary School had some hands-on experience in North Country Hospital’s Education Department. The students were able to practice procedures for donning and doffing, sterile glove application, as well as touring through various clinical departments throughout the hospital. North Country Hospital is able to host students… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Patients, families, as well as North Country Hospital staff, all appreciate local hospital volunteers throughout the year. Between nearly 50 volunteers performing various jobs throughout the organization, a total of 8,000 hours have been logged over the last 12 months. On April 8, the group was recognized for their dedication and many hours… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital announced that its Board of Trustees has appointed Brian Nall as the next Chief Executive Officer. Nall currently serves as President and CEO at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, Illinois. He has 24 years of healthcare experience, including 12 years of CEO experience at two rural hospitals in Idaho… Keep Reading