Thanks to all of the employees at Grace Cottage, our patients, our Board of Trustees, and the community, I have received a very warm welcome at Grace Cottage and I couldn’t be more pleased, excited, and honored that I was selected to lead this wonderful oganization into the future. As Chief Nursing Officer here since February, I am familiar with many aspects of Grace Cottage, but know that I still have a lot to learn as CEO. Fortunately, many people have stepped forward to help with that transition, including our excellent leadership team.
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Shingles and the Varicella-Zoster Virus
At least 1 million people per year in the United States get shingles. Take steps to spare yourself from going through the pain of shingles – get vaccinated.
Read More...CEO Message to the Community – June 2024
My last day at Grace Cottage will be June 28, and this is bittersweet, to say the least. The last six+ years working at Grace Cottage has allowed me to make a lasting impact on the organization by hiring additional providers, increasing access for patients needing care, overseeing major improvements in building and equipment infrastructure, […]
Read More...Grace Cottage Welcomes New CEO
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Sweetnam to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024.
Read More...Bone Density and the Silent Disease
Osteoporosis can severely disrupt your quality of life. Early screening can help to ensure that you can keep up with the activities you are accustomed to doing, leading to a longer, healthier, happier life!
Read More...Area Hospitals Seek Your Input
Windham County hospitals seek your input to assess the health needs of our community – please fill out this brief survey.
Read More...Donate Life – Donate Blood
What can you do this month that is an act of pure generosity, profoundly helps another human being, engages you in an ongoing community ritual of life saving altruism, is free, easy, and even good for your health? The answer is easy….. Give blood!
Read More...Best Places to Work
BEST PLACES TO WORK IN VERMONT By Doug DiVello, President & CEO I am very pleased to announce that Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has been named by Vermont Biz as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2024! This is the second year in a row that we have received […]
Read More...Guarding Your Health: Fall Immunization Trio – RSV, COVID-19, and Flu
Health experts are concerned about a possible “tripledemic,” of viruses this winter – flu, RSV, and COVID-19, posing a significant health risk and straining healthcare systems and access to care. Immunizations are your best defense.
Read More...Dr. Shafer to Receive Distinguished Service Award
We are proud to announce that Dr. Tim Shafer has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Vermont Academy of Family Physicians (VTAFP) Distinguished Service Award! The award will be officially presented on Friday, November 3, during the annual collaborative meeting of the Vermont Medical Society, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians, Vermont Psychiatric Association, […]
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