Thanks to the generosity of many volunteers who donated their time; to the entertainers who shared their talents; to the folks who provided wonderful items to the auction, white elephant, […]
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Thanks to the generosity of many volunteers who donated their time; to the entertainers who shared their talents; to the folks who provided wonderful items to the auction, white elephant, […]
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Jocelyne Smith, CAC, has joined Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital as a full-time Patient Resource Advocate, a position she previously held at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Jocelyne is available to […]
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By David McCormack, Grace Cottage Family Health FNP
Here’s a great deal for you: come to Grace Cottage Family Health for a medical appointment, and you may receive a “prescription” for free entry into any one of Vermont’s great state parks.
The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation sponsor this program, dubbed the “Park Prescription Program,” as a way to encourage you to get outdoors and to be more active.
Vermont has more than 50 state parks, in every corner of the state, so this “prescription pass” can help you explore a new place or visit a well-known favorite.
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The 69th Annual Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day will be held on the Townshend Common on Saturday, August 3rd. This free all-day, family-friendly event runs from 9 am – 4 […]
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By Dr. Ron Vallario, Grace Cottage Family Health
June is National Hernia Awareness Month, and also Men’s Health Month. How much do you know about hernias? Are they dangerous? Do they happen to women as well as men? For answers to these questions, read on.
Hernia is a general term describing a bulge of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in a body wall that normally contains it.
Although hernias can occur at various places in the body, this column will discuss abdominal wall hernias, named based on their location.
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Registration is open for the Tour de Grace Bicycle Rally – a unique, family-friendly ride held on Saturday, June 29th to benefit Grace Cottage Hospital. The scenic ride is 19 […]
Read More...By Cheryl Shaw, Grace Cottage Hospital Health Coach
Who doesn’t love a smoothie? They’re easy to make, so they can give a new, healthy meaning to the words “fast food” – if you choose good ingredients.
You probably already know how to make a smoothie: just chop up the larger ingredients, throw everything into a blender, and turn it on. Super easy.
Here is a list of my top favorite smoothie ingredients to inspire you. Organic options are always best, but do what you can. Mix them up and have fun creating!
Start with a Base: Here are some healthy ideas: Nut or seed milk (almond, hemp, cashew), unsweetened coconut water, unsweetened plain yogurt or kefir (if you tolerate dairy; good for probiotics/cultures!), a little coconut milk mixed with water, cooled green tea, or pure water and ice.
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Grace Cottage, in Townshend, VT, is a community-based hospital and family health center. The 19-bed hospital is for acute and rehabilitative care. It is equipped with a 24/7/365 emergency department, a palliative care suite, full lab and imaging services. The 12 practitioners at the family health center offer primary care, pediatrics, and mental health care. Out-patient rehabilitative services include physical and occupational therapy. There is also a full-service public pharmacy on-site.
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By Amby Burfoot
Question: Why run?
Answer: Walking and running are inherent human abilities–I call them “gifts.” Every physically unchallenged baby is born with the ability to flex the knees forward and back. That is, to walk and then to run. When we move in this way, we stay lean, fit, and healthy. When we sit too much, we grow round and unhealthy. Fifty years ago, science focused on the heart-health benefits of running, which have since been proven in thousands of medical studies. For the last decade, the most exciting research has investigated the mind benefits–low depression rates, and low Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Healthy body, healthy mind: It’s a good combination.
Q: If running is so healthy, why are runners always getting injured?
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On April 16, the national news website HuffPost published a video segment on the negative impact of limited cell service in rural Vermont. We are thankful to Vermont Representative Laura […]
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185 Grafton Road (Route 35)
PO Box 216
Townshend, Vermont 05353
Email: info@gracecottage.org
(Non-medical inquiries only.)
To get a message to a medical provider, use the confidential patient portal or call the number below.
Main Phone Number: 802-365-7357
Family Health Clinic Number: 802-365-4331
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