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Home Health & Hospice | Colchester, Vermont

Community Helps Raise $75,000 for End-of-Life Care at the McClure Miller Respite House

- The 2022 Jiggety Jog & Fun Run annual fundraiser incorporated virtual and in-person events this year to benefit the UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice’s McClure Miller Respite House.
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

UVM Medical Center Reminds Community of Policies on Masking and Behavior

- To Provide a Safe Environment for Patients and Staff, COVID-19 and Other Safety Policies Must be Followed
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

To our patients: A message concerning nation-wide IV contrast shortage

- Pandemic-related impact on the global supply chain has caused a critical nation-wide shortage of intravenous (IV) contrast used for certain CT scans and other diagnostic procedures. Availability of this product is expected to be extremely limited until at least July 2022.
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

UVM Medical Center Joins United Nations-Backed Race to Zero Climate Action Campaign

- Climate Pledge is Latest Step in UVM Medical Center’s Commitment to Environmentally Sustainable Health Care
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Requests

- More revenue is needed to cover the increased cost to both hospitals for providing the care that Vermonters count on.
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network Launches Third Phase of Electronic Health Record

- EHR system to benefit patients, providers and staff now live at Alice Hyde Medical Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital and CVPH.
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

UVM Medical Center Teams Work to Re-Open Operating Rooms at Main Campus

- Burst Pipe Caused All But Two ORs to Close Over the Weekend; Back to 10 ORs Today
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network Renews Contract with UnitedHealthcare

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Update: March 29, 2022

The University of Vermont Health Network has reached a renewal agreement with United for another year, through March 31, 2023. 

As part of this agreement, United has agreed to allow continued patient access to laboratory and pharmacy services and they have also committed to address other policies that restrict how and when patients receive health care covered by their insurance plan.

UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

Big Change Roundup in Support of UVM Children's Hospital Kicks Off for 2022

- Big Change Roundup Supports Vital Services During Difficult Times
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center Request FY22 Budget Adjustments

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Today, The University of Vermont Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center filed to request mid-year adjustments from the Green Mountain Care Board to their FY22 budgets, which went into effect on October 1, 2021. The request can be found here. Please be in touch with any questions.

UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network Outlines Next Steps in CEO Search

- Committee to Lead the National Search Has Been Established, Job Description Released
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network to Wind Down Yankee Medical Operations

- Despite significant progress toward sustainability, COVID-19 challenges led to decision; UVM Health Network to provide patient and customer support for alternatives
Elizabethtown Community Hospital | Elizabethtown, New York

ECH Expands Eligibility for Dr. Herbert Savel Education Fund

- Program now open to per diem employees, including high school students
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

UVM Medical Center Re-Opens Three Operating Rooms

- Needed ORs restored at Fanny Allen and Main Campus, more ORs to reopen in near future
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

VT Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals and UVM Medical Center Reach Agreement

- Remainder of Contract Negotiations Will Continue As Scheduled In Summer 2022
UVM Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont

UVM Medical Center Board of Trustees Adds New Member

- Meg O’Donnell Brings Health Policy, Law Expertise to the Board
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

Three Trustees Join UVM Health Network Board

- New members bring backgrounds in Nursing, Health Care Research, Quality and Patient Care, and Business
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Elizabethtown Community Hospital Seeks Volunteers for Community Friendship Program

- Online volunteer training available February 1 for senior companion program
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network President and CEO John R. Brumsted, MD, to Retire in September 2022

- Dr. Brumsted’s Work Includes Advancing Health Care Reform and Preserving Access to Essential Health Care Services in Vermont and Northern New York
UVM Health Network | Vermont and Northern New York

UVM Health Network Highlights Progress on Access Plan in 2021; Announces Additional Steps to Improve Access to Care in 2022

- Amid immediate focus to increase critical care capacity, Network continues to advance goals outlined in October to recruit talent, improve access to specialty care and restart Fanny Allen