TOWNSHEND — October is National Physical Therapy Month. To encourage everyone to get out and exercise, Grace Cottage Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department will hold its 16th Annual Poker Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 15. This free, fun, two-mile walk/run is held each year, rain or shine. No pre-registration is required. Playing cards are distributed along the way; […]
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Wellness in Windham Health Festival
Live entertainment, health and wellness activities, fitness demonstrations, dance, music, prizes, and giveaways will be featured at the Wellness in Windham Health Festival on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Brattleboro Retreat. Bring your family and friends for the festivities, free and open to the public, sponsored by Brattleboro […]
Read More...West Nile Virus Detected in Southern Vermont
BURLINGTON – Six batches of mosquitoes from Rockingham, Brattleboro, Putney and Newbury have recently tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes from Newbury were collected on August 18. The five other batches were collected on August 21. Three of these were from the same site in Rockingham. Finding mosquitoes in Windham and Orange Counties […]
Read More...Grace Cottage Hosts ‘Healthier Living with Diabetes’ Group
TOWNSHEND–Grace Cottage Hospital will host a self-management workshop for those living with diabetes and for their caregivers on Tuesday mornings, Oct. 14-Nov. 18., from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The “Healthier Living with Diabetes” workshop is offered to the public free of charge, and is a collaboration between Grace Cottage, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, and the Vermont […]
Read More...August is National Immunization Awareness Month
To celebrate the importance of immunizations for a healthy start and throughout our lives, and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need, the Vermont Department of Health is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The week of August 3 – 9 will focus specifically […]
Read More...Vermont Hospitals Highlight Cost Control in Budgets
Green Mountain Care Board Praises Historically Low Budget Growth Montpelier, Vt. — The Green Mountain Care Board today praised Vermont’s hospitals for preliminary budget submissions that achieve another historically low growth rate for the second consecutive year. These proposals reflect the commitment of Vermont’s hospitals to lead with effective reforms that slow health care spending […]
Read More...Townshend small hospital hires new CEO By WCAX News
WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports- TOWNSHEND, Vt. -A familiar face is now holding the top spot at the Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend. Former Agriculture secretary Roger Albee has served of the board at Grace Cottage for several years. Since the beginning of this year, he has been the acting interim CEO. At […]
Read More...The Smart Commute Team Is Ready To Go!
Brattleboro Transportation Roundtable Signs on to the Way to Go! Commuter Challenge April 29, 2014 – Brattleboro, VT – When the eighth annual Way to Go! Commuter Challenge kicks off on May 12th, the Brattleboro Smart Commute team will be ready. Members of the Brattleboro Transportation Roundtable will participate with businesses, communities, and schools across […]
Read More...New Appointments at Grace Cottage Hospital
TOWNSHEND – The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Hospital/Carlos G. Otis Health Care Center has announced the appointment of Roger Allbee to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Administrator, effective immediately. Allbee, who has been the Interim CEO since January, 2014, will oversee the operations of Grace Cottage Hospital/Carlos G. Otis Health Care […]
Read More...Brattleboro Memorial Hospital & Grace Cottage Hospital
BRATTLEBORO – Since the spring of 2013, the Boards of Trustees of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) and Grace Cottage Hospital (GCH) have engaged in discussions about how the two organizations might collaborate to jointly address the healthcare needs of patients in Windham County. This process included valuable input from patients, the public, and medical staffs […]
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