‘Suddenly, I Felt Hopeful’
A UVM Health Network team is shrinking wait times for radiology scans like MRIs and PET scans, a change that made a world of difference for patient Brian French.
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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.
WCAX: Partnership trains more respiratory therapists
The UVM Health Network recently partnered with Vermont State Colleges to establish a program for matching more students with a career in respiratory therapy. There’s a pay-while-you-learn model with flexible work arrangements and financial aid, as well as scholarships and tuition support. Watch and read the article on WCAX »
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Improving Access, One Patient at a Time
The UVM Health Network Patient Access Service Center makes it easier for patients to schedule appointments with a single call.
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House Calls May Be History, but School Calls Are Just Getting Going
For kids in Winooski, a doctor’s appointment doesn’t mean missing class.
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Who Gets Screened for Lung Cancer? More Patients Now.
Electronic health record data identifies more people to screen early, potentially saving lives.
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‘This Is Exactly Where I Wanted to End Up’
An earn-while-you-learn training program for surgical techs is helping address the profound nursing shortage.
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Innovative Idea Goes ‘Above and Beyond’
A nurse at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital figured out how to make patients more comfortable while increasing bed availability at the same time.
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‘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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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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