Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

⏳Reminder⏳ The application process for our Community Health Fund mini grants is still open! But it does close on Friday, Oct. 18! The Community Health Fund ensures continuous funding for community health programs and services that help improve the health and wellbeing for all people in the community. To learn more and to access the application timeline and materials, visit https://buff.ly/4gq7BDm

Today we're wishing Deborah Locke-Rousseau, the new Interim Board Chair of Vermont Association of Community Health Workers (VTACHW), well as she attends the #NACHW 1st Annual CHW Network Collective for leaders event in Hartford, Connecticut. She'll be working with national and regional networks to discover how we can strengthen our #CHW efforts here in Vermont. Deb and the team at NVRH's Community Connections have supported Community Health Workers for over 20 years!

Last week, the NVRH Joy Committee surprised employees with an apple cider and donut hole cart! One of our stops was in the OR, where we dished out some yummy treats to celebrate fall and welcomed four of the team's smiling faces!

We're excited to be announcing a new recognition program here at NVRH! The BEE Award, is open to any NON-nursing employees who show Passion, Empathy, Trust, Admirable attributes, Love for patients or Selflessness (P.E.T.A.L.S). Patients, visitors and fellow employees can nominate any employee they see going above and beyond. And, when you see the BEE on their badge, you'll know they're a special member of the NVRH hive. You can nominate an NVRH employee for the BEE Award by filling out the form in the BEE brochure and placing in a beehive box throughout the NVRH campus, or clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eXGVSCeB To nominate an NVRH nurse for a DAISY Award, click here: https://buff.ly/3qizUhD

We are excited to announce that mixed media artist Matt Bassett’s exhibit, DOG WARS – Return of the Canine,” is now on display in the Gray Gallery. This series of paintings and mixed media sculptures combines two of Bassett’s inspirations, Star Wars and dogs, and will run until November 20, 2024. To read more and watch a video tour, visit https://buff.ly/3Pp2N3o

Our Nursing Operations Director and Talent Acquisition Director were on site at the Fenton Chester Arena yesterday for NEK Job Fest 2024. They met with area students and residents to talk about working at NVRH. For a complete list of career opportunities click here: https://buff.ly/47IRXit

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE - Community Connections will be closed today, Friday, Sept. 27, while our team attends a conference. We will reopen on Monday at our regularly scheduled time. See you then!

With over 700 employees, NVRH has a lot going on. But, we're not too busy to stop and welcome our newest crew members. Welcome aboard!

We love hearing your kind words and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve NVRH's programs and services.

Preventing slips and falls is more than just avoiding injury and costs, it can also be the key to maintaining independence and staying in your home longer. As we age, our risk of falling increases - medications, changes in vision and balance can increase the risk. In honor or #fallpreventionweek Northern Physical Therapy's Dr. Lindsay O'Steen talks about FREE balance assessments, and tips and tricks to help minimize falls in the home. Listen to her interview with MAGIC 97.7 here: https://buff.ly/3BcYHsS