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An Easy Test Can Save Your Life

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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 […]

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Bid Now in the Cabin Fever Online Auction!

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cabin fever 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.

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Winning Design Selected for Grace Cottage’s 2016 Spring Into Health 5K

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5K Art Winner

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 […]

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Grace Cottage Family Health Welcomes New Patients

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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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Good Health is a Good Resolution

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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 […]

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A Few Tips to Lighten Your Holiday Table

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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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Nathan Olmstead, Nurse Manager

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Nursing is a second career for Nathan Olmstead. After eight years in Human Resources, Nathan decided to become a nurse. He earned his Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Vermont Technical College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts. He joined Grace Cottage in 2011 as a graduate nurse. At Grace Cottage, he has worked as a staff nurse and charge nurse on the Inpatient Nursing Unit, and as an Emergency Department nurse: “While I have loved all of my nursing jobs, my true passion in nursing is as an ED nurse.

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Caring for the Future – The Barbara B. Crawford Endowment Fund

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Robert B. Crawford of Grafton established the Barbara B. Crawford Endowment Fund at Grace Cottage Hospital in thanks for the care that Barbara received at Grace Cottage during the last few years of her life. “The staff, nurses and everyone else were incredibly caring and supportive during this difficult time.  It is hard to imagine not establishing an Endowment Fund, given the wonderful way Barbara was treated,” said Bob Crawford.

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