 New Plastic Surgeon Joins SVMCDr. Drabyn is a board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has more than 35 years of experience.  New Doctor Joins SVMC PediatricsDr. Ghazali received his medical degree at the Texas Tech University Health and Science Center and his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in Texas. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas.  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).  Eight SVMC Nurses Receive Continuing Education ScholarshipsThe funds were provided to the Foundation by the Helen Dixon Kunzelmann Nurse Scholar Program, the Margaret M. Rehm Nurse Scholar Program, and donations for nursing education.  Southwestern Vermont Medical Center LNA Wins Statewide RecognitionThe award was presented at the Vermont Child Passenger Safety Annual Technician Update in September at the Howe Center in Rutland, Vt.  PRP: New Treatment for OsteoarthritisPlatelet-rich plasma, or PRP for short, has been found effective for reducing pain and increasing function in joints affected by osteoarthritis. Best of all, it uses your body's own resources and healing powers to create change.  SVMC Welcomes Physician Assistant to Northshire CampusSVMC's Northshire Campus offers comprehensive medical care for the whole family.  SVMC ExpressCare Practice Welcomes Family Nurse PractitionerBurke earned her master's degree in nursing from Simmons University in Massachusetts. She received her bachelor's in nursing from the University of Vermont and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  Longtime Berkshire County Physician Joins SVMC Internal MedicineSince 1999, Dr. Wiseman has worked for Williamstown Medical Associates and the Williams College Health Center. He has also previously served as medical director of the VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire County.  Southwestern Vermont Health Care Welcomes New TrusteeSouthwestern Vermont Health Care has announced the appointment of Brian M. Barefoot to its Board of Trustees.  New Trustee Joins Southwestern Vermont Health Care BoardHarrington is the owner of KDH Counseling PLLC, which provides mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment.  SVHC Welcomes New Volunteer Services CoordinatorThis position will allow for the expansion of volunteer programs at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and the health system’s several campuses.  New Sports Medicine Specialist Joins Northern Berkshire OrthopedicsGuttmann also sees patients at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) Orthopedics in Bennington and Twin Rivers Medical in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. SVMC and Northern Berkshire Orthopedics have been partners in providing orthopedic services since early 2018.  SVMC Welcomes New Emergency PhysicianDr. Duquette is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.  SVMC Welcomes New Doctor to SVMC General SurgeryDr. Diaz joins doctors Simon Drew, Graham Moore and Charles Salem. Through a team-based approach, they provide minimally invasive surgery using the latest evidence-based protocols.  Perfect Timing: How Do You Know When It's Time To Do Joint Replacement?If you're someone who suffers from chronic joint pain and you hear about those kind of results, it's easy to think "replacement surgery is for me." And you may be right. But surgery is, shall we say, a big deal and should rarely be your first course of actio  Protecting Children and Others During a Measles OutbreakWorldwide, up to 2.6 million people died annually from measles every year up until a vaccine was introduced in 1963.  SVHC Names Outstanding Volunteer of the YearThe Outstanding Volunteer Award is given to the volunteer who shows dedication to patients and staff, provides excellent customer service, quality in all work that they do, and empathy and respect in all interactions with patients, staff, visitors, and fellow volunteers.  SVMC Nurse Named as a Fellow of the American Academy of NursingThe AAN is composed of 2,400 of the nation’s top nurse researchers, policy makers, scholars, executives, educators, and practitioners from across the country.  Health Matters: Four Quick Tips to Protect Against AnaplasmosisLike Lyme disease, the most common one, it is caused by bacteria carried by the blacklegged tick. According to the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont has the highest annual incidence of anaplasmosis nationwide.  SVMC Offers Diabetes Prevention Program with Exercise ComponentIt's the Diabetes Prevention Program from Vermont Blueprint for Health and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. And it's free.  SVHC Offers Free Paid Training for Licensed Nursing AssistantsThe training typically costs as much as $1,400. Those who enter SVHC's program agree to a one-year contract, receive free training, and earn the starting hourly rate while they train.  SVMC, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Partner to Provide Specialty Care for Pregnant Women with DiabetesThis service uses live, two-way, secure video on large format, high-definition mobile carts to connect D-H providers with SVMC OB/GYN patients who have gestational diabetes and women who have type 2 diabetes and become pregnant.  Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Recognizes Medical StaffSouthwestern Vermont Medical Center's medical staff was recognized at an annual event on Thursday, March 28, at the Bennington Museum.  Primary Care Offices Offer More Than EverMany primary care offices are offering patients more types of care more conveniently than ever. Knowing about all of the services your primary care practice offers can help you take better care of yourself and your family. |
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