  SVHC Announces DAISY Award WinnerThe DAISY Award is part of a national merit-based recognition program established by the DAISY Foundation.  Top 5 Tips for Snow Blower SafetyWhile our snow-removal machines are helpful, they can be dangerous too. In fact, the majority of winter hand injuries relate to the use of a snow blower.  M&T Bank Contributes to SVHC's Vision 2020 CampaignThe funds will help enhance the emergency and cancer care services available to residents regionwide.  SERVPRO Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to SVHCThe Tournament was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at The Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington. SVMC Staff Share the Holiday Spirit with Foster FamiliesSouthwestern Vermont Medical Center staff from departments organization wide gathered nine boxes packed with hams, turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, breakfast items, pie-making ingredients, cookie mixes, and more.  SVHC Honors Employees with Putnam AwardsOne award every year is presented for each of the organization's five core values: quality, empathy, safety, teamwork, and stewardship. The employees who received the awards are noted standard bearers and role models within the organization.  SVHC President of Administration Recognized with Statewide AwardDailey has been at the center of several solutions at SVHC. He led the Healthy Homes program, which connected employees with newly renovated homes and favorable financing terms.  SVMC Staff Share the Holiday Spirit with Foster FamiliesStaff from departments organization-wide gathered nine boxes packed with hams, turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, breakfast items, pie-making ingredients, cookie mixes, and much more. The boxes will be delivered to nine families through DCF  SVMC Primary Care Practices Recognized for Patient-Centered CareThe medical practices have been re-designated as Patient Centered Medical Homes by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).  SVHC Receives Strong Nurse Satisfaction Survey ResultsSVMC's nurses scored SVMC higher than the national average in all categories.  SVHC Physician Aims for the OlympicsHer hope is to serve the athletes as a volunteer physician.  Samantha Kaftan Joins SVMC ExpressCareKaftan earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She received a bachelor's in biology from the University of Dallas in Texas.  Grace Hallenbeck Joins SVMC Pownal Campus and SVMC CardiologyHallenbeck will divide time between the Cardiology practice and the Pownal practice.  Business Community Rallies for SVHC Vision 2020 ProjectThe project, the biggest the hospital has undertaken since the mid-1990s, includes the renovation and expansion of the health system's Emergency Department and the construction of an all-new regional Cancer Center.  SVHC Introduces Healthy Holiday ChallengeEvery Friday from Nov. 25 to Jan 13, SVHC will release a video featuring a different SVHC health role model sharing a fun and motivating challenge to complete that week.  SVMC Hosts Online Cooking ClassThat's why Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has invited its experts to show those interested in cancer prevention how to increase the enjoyment of healthy plant-based meals for the holidays and beyond. |
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