‘My heart was stolen by hospice’
Licensed nursing assistants (LNAs) and personal care attendants (PCAs) play huge roles in the lives of our patients. They’re the eyes, ears and hands of our care team, helping families and patients feel safe, cared for and comfortable. They assist patients with essential care needs such as bathing, dressing and...
Professional tips to avoid the flu
From Meredith King, RN, BSN, infection prevention coordinator at our partner organization, The University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Health care workers are on the front lines during flu season. But we don’t follow any secret formula to avoid getting sick. In fact, our go-to ways of...
What to know about flu if you have asthma
Another flu season is here. A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect against it and any potentially serious complications. Immunity can take up to two weeks to develop after getting the vaccine, so getting your flu shot and helping to protect your friends, family and loved ones...
Why you and your family need a flu shot
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that is easily spread and can result in severe illness, hospitalization or even death. If you’re still not convinced, consider these facts. Is flu really that bad? Flu kills. A total of 143 pediatric deaths were reported to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during...
Generous matching gift DOUBLES donations through Dec. 31
Bob and Holly Miller (REM Development Co., LLC) cherish hospice’s ability to support patients and loved ones at the end of life, and they’re committed to making hospice services available to all seeking them. That’s why they’ve generously offered to match contributions to support the McClure Miller Respite House, dollar-for-dollar...
Breaking down myths of hospice and palliative care
By Lindsay Gagnon, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN “You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” – Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice...
VNA Announces New Name
Colchester, VT–October 9, 2018 — The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties has changed its name to The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice. The new name and brand identity signify a formal affiliation with The University of Vermont Health Network, which began...
McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House Opens
On a bright and beautiful day, community members and friends of the UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice gathered outside the front door of the new McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House in Colchester to celebrate the opening of the hospice residence. This...
McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House to Open in Colchester
The UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) will cut the ceremonial ribbon and open the doors to the new McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House on Monday, September 12, 2016. The ribbon cutting celebrates completion...
Countdown to the New McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House
We are excited to report that we are less than four months away from the opening of the new McClure Miller UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Respite House! This is the first in a series of updates to share progress with our community as we transition to...