Maybe you already know what an “advance care directive” is, but you’ve been putting it off because it’s a scary topic. Or maybe you’ve heard the term, but you aren’t quite sure what it is. If so, an upcoming workshop at Grace Cottage can help. On Thursday, Feb. 11, Grace Cottage is offering “It’s Really […]
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Weight Loss Support Group offered at Grace Cottage
On Tuesday, February 9th at 10:30am, Grace Cottage Health Coach Liz Harrison invites anyone whose goal is to lose weight to join her monthly support group for people who share this common desire. Joining Liz will be guest speaker and Behavioral Health Specialist Caroline Chase whose topic will be overcoming addictive food behavior. Each month, […]
Read More...‘Cabin Fever’ Online Auction is ON!
From February 1 ‘til the clock strikes 8:00pm on February 28, all are welcome and encouraged to check out the awesome array of items in Grace Cottage’s annual Cabin Fever Auction. More than 80 (!) items have been donated by generous businesses and individuals including some things you just can’t buy anywhere else. Valued from […]
Read More...Balance and Physical Therapy
By Patty Winter, Grace Cottage Physical Therapist as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, January 15, 2016 In the winter, it’s easy to imagine how the weather can increase your risk of falling. Year-round, though, your physical sense of balance is affected by internal as well as exterior factors. For example, you may […]
Read More...An Easy Test Can Save Your Life
By Dr. Ewa Arnold, Grace Cottage Family Health as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, January 15, 2016 A question for women, in recognition of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: The Papanicolaou (Pap) test takes less than five minutes to perform and, if done according to the recommended schedule, it can boost a […]
Read More...Bid Now in the Cabin Fever Online Auction!
Dreaming of sunshine and sandy beaches? You could win 7 days at a beachfront resort in Antigua in the Cabin Fever Online Auction! Each year, we have an on-line auction to benefit our Patient Care Fund. Our Patient Care Fund helps Grace Cottage provide free care to those lacking adequate resources.
Read More...Winning Design Selected for Grace Cottage’s 2016 Spring Into Health 5K
Leland & Gray student Joel Emmons was recently awarded a $50 prize for his winning design for Grace Cottage’s 2016 Spring into Health 5K run. Students in Stephanie Nyzio’s design class submitted artwork, and the Grace Cottage 5K Committee selected the winning design. Grace Cottage has relied on the creative talents of Leland and Gray […]
Read More...Grace Cottage Family Health Welcomes New Patients
Grace Cottage Family Health has expanded its staff and extended its hours to accommodate a growing number of new patients. The new providers are Doctor Jesper Brickley, Nurse Practitioners Jorda Daigneault and Devan Lucier, Physician Assistant Natalie Harding, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Benjamin Wright. Dr. Brickley joins Grace Cottage after completing his residency at […]
Read More...Good Health is a Good Resolution
By Roger Allbee, CEO, Grace Cottage Hospital as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, January 1, 2016 What’s your New Year’s resolution? I hope it includes taking steps to improve your health. Making a resolution to eat better, get regular exercise, quit smoking, or lose weight can happen on any day, but the […]
Read More...A Few Tips to Lighten Your Holiday Table
By Elizabeth Harrison, Grace Cottage Community Health Team Health Coach as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, December 18, 2015 It is possible to enjoy the holidays without gaining weight! Here are a few tips for natural weight control during this festive season. Chew your food thoroughly. This way, the nutrients get into […]
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