‘They’re Cared For, Even When They Leave Us’
A new inpatient mental health facility at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital provides a calming, spacious place for healing.
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Our stories
Ideas | Innovation | Impact
Across the UVM Health Network, we are working hard amid the current healthcare challenges to meet the needs of our patients and communities. Here are just some of the stories highlighting the work we are doing to preserve and improve access, attract and retain a diverse workforce and build long-term financial sustainability.
No Admission: Preventing Hospital Stays Before They Happen
UVM Medical Center is piloting an innovative unit in the emergency room to provide better care, sometimes at home.
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‘Meds to Beds’ Improves Patient Care and Safety
An innovative new program at UVM Medical Center brings pharmacists to patients’ bedsides to explain their medications before they head home.
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Rural Expertise + Specialist Know-How = Life Saving Treatment
A new advanced video/tech system means immediate access to state-of-the-art stroke care from anywhere.
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Bridging the Divide
A newly created position at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital has helped two local women progress from non-patient care jobs to higher-paying clinical careers.
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‘If You Have a Dream, You Don’t Give Up’
For Brody Hooper of UVM Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital, the road to medical school began as a teenager.
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Nursing Careers: ‘I Feel 10 Feet Tall’
A new workforce development program helps Vermont nurses take the next step in their career.
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‘The Best Combination of Care’
New technology delivers the expertise of neonatal experts to rural patients in Vermont and northern New York.
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eConsults ‘Elevate’ Care
Patients benefit from telehealth services that quickly connect their primary care doctor with specialist expertise.
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Innovative Care Coordination System Saves Lives
The UVM Health Network Care Coordination System helps our rural patients get the right care at the right time, wherever they are.
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