An Appreciation of Holly Miller
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Holly Miller died peacefully at the McClure Miller Respite House, the hospice residence she helped make possible and that bears her family name. Over these last few weeks, UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice was given the honor of caring for her, first...
Still working from home? Set yourself up for success
As we continue to experience this prolonged state of working from home, I find myself terribly uncomfortable. Let’s face it, our homes are not necessarily equipped to be our workspaces, and we weren’t given much notice that our lives would be upended so dramatically, or for so long. If you’ve...
Don’t delay emergency care
Illness and injuries happen. During the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Vermont Health Network providers have discovered a concerning trend: People are delaying the care they need. Out of concern for coronavirus infection, people are deferring care, and smaller health concerns are growing into larger ones. We understand you’re concerned about...
#ThanksHealthHeroes: Celebrating our volunteers
We can’t let April slip away without shining a light on our remarkable volunteers. Though this year’s Volunteer Month observation is considerably quieter than usual, it’s a significant milestone here — the 40th anniversary of hospice volunteering in the Champlain Valley. In fact, three volunteers from the area’s very first training course,...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Throughout November, UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice joins organizations locally and nationwide in recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For more than 40 years, hospice has provided compassion, comfort and dignity to millions of people at the end of life, allowing them to spend their final...
Spring Blooms! Fashion Show & Dinner
Join us as we celebrate 111 years of caring for children and families in our community at our annual Spring Blooms! Fashion Show and Dinner on Thursday, April 6, from 5-7 pm in the Grand Ballroom at DoubleTree by HIlton. The event, which is a benefit for the Janet S....
UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice is happy to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors and the 2017 Board officers elected at the annual fall board retreat. Brian Harwood is the retired CEO of HMC, a marketing firm that began in Stowe and is...
Day of Reflections and Memories
On Saturday, September 24, UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice staff, volunteers, community members and families of past residents gathered at McClure Miller Respite House in Williston to honor our first hospice home. The day was filled with music, inspirational readings, a time for personal reflections and an opportunity to share...
Care For The Caregiver
At some point in our lives, most of us take on a caregiving role. You may be coping with caring for a loved one who is suffering from a serious illness, or are caring for an aging parent or family member. You could also be caring for children, or in...
Our Challenge to You on #GivingTuesday
We are appreciative of the generous support we receive each year from our community. Your annual donations help us to provide home health services to 5,500 of the most vulnerable people in our community each year. This year, we’re shaking things up a little and adding an extra challenge to...
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