A Drive to say Goodbye
ICU Nurse Helps Plattsburgh man see daughter one last time
Offering a ride to help out a family member, friend or even a neighbor is something most of us have done at one point in our lives. An ICU nurse at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) took that an extraordinary step further by picking up a dying patient’s father to say goodbye.
Connor Bond, BSN, RN was working as a charge nurse in the ICU recently when the patient arrived after going into cardiac arrest. Her mother was there, but [...]
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Making Patients Feel Heard
Dale Gearhart, RN Honored With DAISY Award
Joelyn LaValley is no stranger to surgery. And she knows all too well the unpleasant symptoms she struggles with after every procedure, including vomiting. But thanks to her nurse, Dale Gearhart, LaValley experienced a first: symptom-free time in the recovery room. That's why Gearhart is The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) newest recipient of the DAISY Award.
Gearhart was nominated by LaValley. Normally, she cares for patien [...]
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The Power of a Primary Care Doctor
Mother Grateful for Life-Changing Care of Son
When Marc-Andre Payette was born in Montreal in 1986, his mother knew he would have an extraordinarily challenging life. Little did Coleen Vance know at the time that a doctor from The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) would have such a profound impact on her and her son by doing one simple thing.
According to Vance, her son was born with a cleft lip and pallet. He was also diagnosed with cerebral atrophy, “and a profound developmen [...]
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Demonstrating Compassion in Many Forms
Nikki Catlin Honored with BEE Award
A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients.
The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week with the BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Catlin was recognized during a surprise ceremony with her colleagues at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
She was nominated by Nicole Reil, RN, one of h [...]
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EEE Alert: Protect Yourself with DEET
Expert tips to prevent mosquito bites and illness.
Residents of Vermont and northern New York have been warned: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is in our area. The mosquito-borne illness has infected several people across New England. Local health experts recommend the following prevention measures to stay safe.
EEE Prevention Tips
The Vermont Department of Health and New York State Department of Health have issued guidance to prevent mosquito bites.
Avoid outdoor activities between 6 pm and 6 am when mosq [...]
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ICU Nurse Honored for Giving Patient’s Family a Voice in Darkest Hours
Aubrey Ford, RN Receives DAISY Award
Christine Porter worried about what each passing hour could bring as her mother battled a life-threatening illness in the ICU at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
While she’ll never forget the fear she felt during her mother’s stay in the hospital, Porter also says she’ll always remember the difference Aubrey Ford, RN made for her and her family.
“Aubrey took her time to not only educate us, but most importan [...]
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