Bone Density Testing: Not Just for Women

By Angie Clark, Grace Cottage Hospital Director of Diagnostic Imaging
as originally appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, June 3, 2016

The latest news to come out regarding osteoporosis is that testing for men tends to fall through the cracks.

While women’s bone health is often followed closely by their primary care and ob-gyn providers, men aren’t as likely to get regular check-ups or to be referred for bone density testing when it is needed.

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Brattleboro Drug and Alcohol Conference Slated for June 24

“CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL, OPIOIDS AND OTHER DRUGS” On Friday, June 24, practitioners and students in the fields of education, health care, and social work are invited to learn together about key topics and approaches to the problem of alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tod Miller, MD Medical Director, Springeld Medical Care Systems, […]

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11th Annual Tour de Grace is set for July 9th

Tour de grace

Grace Cottage Hospital’s 11th annual Tour de Grace Bicycle Rally will be held on Saturday, July 9. It’s a scenic, mostly-downhill ride for family and friends that helps to raise money for patient care at Grace Cottage Hospital. Riders start at Stratton Mountain anytime between 8 and 10 a.m., and ride at their own pace […]

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Your Summer Camp Health-Wise To-Do List

By Dr. Elizabeth Linder, Grace Cottage Pediatrician
as originally appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, May 6, 2016

Sleeping bag? Check. Bathing suit? Check. Sunscreen? Check. T-shirts and jeans? Check. What else do you need to be ready for your kids’ summer camp? Whether they are headed to day camp or away camp, here are some tips to make sure they stay safe and healthy.

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Stress Does Not Have to be a Way of Life

By Caroline Chase, Grace Cottage Behavioral Health Specialist, as originally appeared in the April 22, 2016 Brattleboro Reformer’s “Graceful Health” column. When I was asked to write an article on stress, it gave me an opportunity to deliberately examine the role of stress in my own life and in the lives of clients I see in […]

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Gearing Up for a 5K

By Dr. Moss Linder, Grace Cottage Family Health, as originally appeared in the April 8, 2016 Brattleboro Reformer’s “Graceful Health” column. About a year ago, the Reformer published an article I wrote about the importance of fitting exercise in to your daily routine. I titled that article “Make Sure Exercise is in Your Pill Planner” […]

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Spring into Health 5K Set for May 7th

5K Runners

Enjoy a morning of good, healthy fun in the great outdoors at the 7th Annual Grace Cottage Hospital “Spring into Health” 5K on Saturday, May 7th. The family-friendly 5K starts at 8:30 am on the Townshend Common. The race will be timed for competitors, but is open to all, whether you run, jog, walk, roll, […]

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Free Fraud Prevention Workshop: April 12th

identity theft

Join AARP Vermont at Grace Cottage Hospital on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm for a free hour-long workshop on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from frauds, scams, and identity theft. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity theft alone. Don’t let one of them be you!

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