Advice about over-the-counter cold remedies

By Grace Cottage Pharmacist John Kim and Charles Debo, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Pharm.D student as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, December 4, 2015   Achoo! It’s the start of the holiday season and also the season of the common cold. Some common symptoms of this viral infection include […]

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Giving Tuesday is here and so are you!

Today, “Giving Tuesday,” we ask for your help in raising the funds necessary for the purchase of two pieces of vital medical equipment — a new microscope for the Laboratory and a new AED unit for Grace Cottage Family Health. With a combined total cost of $2,467, just 100 gifts of $25, or 50 gifts of […]

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Yoga is a great stress reliever

By Crystal Mansfield, Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness, and Yoga Instructor as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, November 27, 2015 Anybody stressed by the holidays? If so, you are not alone. With all of the extra demands on our time, and all of the expectations, it’s easy to let stress take over […]

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Medical equipment chosen for Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign

Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become a popular day for supporting non-profit organizations like ours. On Tuesday, December 1, we ask our friends and neighbors to make a donation to Grace Cottage to allow us to purchase two pieces of vital medical equipment. Established in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, #GivingTuesday connects diverse groups […]

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Patient portal makes it easy to access your health information

By Angie Clark, Director of Clinical Informatics as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, November 6, 2015 Have you ever had a non-urgent question for your doctor that occurs to you in the middle of the night, and is forgotten by morning? Or maybe you’re looking over your son’s soccer schedule while trying […]

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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 […]

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Free showings of food industry documentary at Grace Cottage

The Grace Cottage Community Health Team invites all members of the community to a series of free showings of FED UP, “the must-watch documentary for everyone who eats.” Showings are every Monday until Thanksgiving from 3:30-5:00, at Grace Cottage Family Health, or by special arrangement. The movie, narrated by Katie Couric, reveals a 30-year campaign […]

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"Pediatric rehab: Helping kids reach their potential"

  By Siobhan Eddy-Young, Physical Therapist as appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer’s Graceful Health series, October 23, 2015 Most people are familiar with the medical specialty of physical therapy, which helps people to improve their ability to move after accident, injury, or disease so they can live functional, productive lives. On the other hand, the […]

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"Combat veterans aren't the only ones affected by PTSD"

By Benjamin Wright, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Grace Cottage Family Health As appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer, October 9, 2015 Most people think of combat veterans when they hear the words “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” or PTSD. The more we learn about PTSD, however, the more we realize that it affects people from all walks of life. This […]

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