Trust flourishes at home

Pediatric therapists from Family and Children’s Program find success providing care at home For the past 10 months, Josephine Tobin, who celebrated her first birthday in October, has had regular playdates at her home in Hinesburg with Scottie Taylor, DPT and Rebecca Grimm, MS, OTR/L. At least that’s what she...

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Teams unite to offer broad support throughout COVID-19 pandemic

Working quietly behind the scenes, members of our Spiritual Care, Hospice and Bereavement teams have been supporting patients, families and communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In observance of Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we salute their compassionate work and share this look at some of what they’ve done,...

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Breathe in, breathe out: How to manage COVID-19 stress

By Natalie Robison and Evy Smith Nowadays, it seems the only thing people are talking about is the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Whether surfing social media or turning on the news we can’t seem to escape it. This topic brings up a lot of strong feelings of worry and anxiety. Especially as we all practice social distancing, we need...

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Hospice, home care continue during pandemic

At a time when Vermont’s health care delivery system is being tested, home health, hospice and other medically necessary services provided by The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, only two agency programs are closed — adult day...

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Caring for a loved one with a heart condition?

Expert offers tips for you and those in your care during American Heart Month By Joe Haller, RN As a caregiver, the prospect of helping someone with a heart condition may feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to make this important role easier for you and the cardiac patient in...

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Staff Reflection: On Being a Hospice Nurse

By Marty Machia, RN Editor’s note: Marty prepared these comments to honor those who died at the McClure Miller Respite House in 2019. I want to begin with a short quote by Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher who sat at the bedside of many during their dying process: “Working with...

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Home remedies that may help you feel better when you have the flu

By Sarah Spengler, RN Infection Prevention and Patient Safety coordinator UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice There are many traditional and non-traditional home remedies people use to feel better when they’re sick. Home remedies won’t shorten the duration of flu, but can make you more comfortable as the...

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Do I have flu, and how can I feel better?

By Sarah Spengler, RN Infection Prevention and Patient Safety Coordinator UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice With flu season under way in Vermont, you may be wondering how to best take care of yourself or a loved one with flu. Most people with flu can manage the illness...

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